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SCHOOL COMMUNITY·JOHN V LINDSAY WILDCAT ACADEMY CHARTER SCHOOL·NCES 360005304411

JOHN V LINDSAY WILDCAT ACADEMY CHARTER SCHOOL

17 BATTERY PL, NEW YORK, NY 10004 · (646) 993-1833 · New York County
GRADES 09–12HIGH11-CITYCHARTERTITLE IALTERNATIVE EDUCATION SCHOOL373 STUDENTS
Enrollment
373
High
STATE 668
Student : Teacher
18.6:1
20 FTE teachers
STATE 11.0:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
93%
348 students
STATE 58%
Community
0
0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other high schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade
Grade 9
82
Grade 10
66
Grade 11
139
Grade 12
86
Student demographics
White
62%
STATE 39%
Hispanic
20354%
STATE 31%
Black
15642%
STATE 16%
Asian
10%
STATE 10%
Two+
10%
STATE 4%
Native American
51%
STATE 1%
Pacific Islander
10%
STATE 0%
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
Male
18048%
Female
19352%

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Test scores

NYS Assessments 2024-25 . % Proficient (Level 3 + Level 4)
English Language Arts
95.0%
own-school result
Math
88.0%
own-school result
State assessment results for this school reflect a specialized student population. The figures above are the school's own reported scores; they are not directly comparable to state averages or to general-enrollment schools, so the usual state-average comparison line is suppressed here.
Source: NYS Assessments. All students, all grades. See all years and grades →

BeatsExpectations

Not computed for this school
BeatsExpectations is not computed for specialized-population schools (schools for the deaf or blind, therapeutic and behavioral-health placements, juvenile-justice and alternative-education settings, and similar). State ELA/Math proficiency rates are not a comparable metric for these populations, so a demographically-adjusted residual against general-enrollment peers would be misleading. About the methodology →

7-year change

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Enrollment
373
-108 (-22%) vs 2017
Student : Teacher
18.6:1
was 21.5:1
% White
2%
was 2%
% Hispanic
54%
was 55%
% Black
42%
was 40%
% Asian
0%
was 0%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data

About JOHN V LINDSAY WILDCAT ACADEMY CHARTER SCHOOL

JOHN V LINDSAY WILDCAT ACADEMY CHARTER SCHOOL is one of the tight-knit high schools in NEW YORK, New York, one of the schools within JOHN V LINDSAY WILDCAT ACADEMY CHARTER SCHOOL, with 373 students on its rolls from grades 9 through 12. Compared to the state average of about 668 students per school, that is 44% smaller than typical.

Operationally, JOHN V LINDSAY WILDCAT ACADEMY CHARTER SCHOOL answers to JOHN V LINDSAY WILDCAT ACADEMY CHARTER SCHOOL, which sets policy, hires staff, and reports enrollment to the state.

For racial and ethnic makeup, JOHN V LINDSAY WILDCAT ACADEMY CHARTER SCHOOL shows that the largest single group is Hispanic at 54%, but no single group is in the majority; the rest comes out to 42% Black. The wider county runs roughly 24% Hispanic, putting the school's mix visibly more Hispanic than the area baseline.

In terms of school funding signals, The school reports having 20 full-time-equivalent teachers, for a student-teacher ratio near 18.6:1. That figure is higher than the state norm's 11.0:1 average. Around 93% of the student body qualifies for free or reduced-price meals, often used as a Title I proxy. By comparison, New York County runs at roughly 70%, so the school's eligibility rate is above the surrounding baseline.

Around the school, New York County reports that the typical household earns roughly $103,931 per year, 64% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and the poverty rate sits near 13%. JOHN V LINDSAY WILDCAT ACADEMY CHARTER SCHOOL is one of 358 public schools in New York County (combined enrollment of about 152,104 students).

The closest other public school is PS 94, roughly 0.1 miles away. Within five miles, there are 8 other public schools.

The school occupies an urban site. JOHN V LINDSAY WILDCAT ACADEMY CHARTER SCHOOL is a charter school, which puts it inside the public-school system but outside the standard district-managed model.

Looking at the recent track record. Looking back 7 years, enrollment at JOHN V LINDSAY WILDCAT ACADEMY CHARTER SCHOOL has contracted 22%, going from 481 students in 2018 to 373 in 2025. Class-load math has pulled in: from 21.5:1 in 2018 to 18.6:1 in 2025.

On this page, the feed for JOHN V LINDSAY WILDCAT ACADEMY CHARTER SCHOOL typically covers classroom updates, athletics, and weather closures. Members of the school community can share what they know.

New York County at a glance

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Population
1,629,477
Census ACS
Median income
$103,931
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
64%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
13%
Below federal line
Schools in county
358
152,104 students

Quick facts

School name
JOHN V LINDSAY WILDCAT ACADEMY CHARTER SCHOOL
District
JOHN V LINDSAY WILDCAT ACADEMY CHARTER SCHOOL
Address
17 BATTERY PL, NEW YORK, NY 10004
Phone
(646) 993-1833
County
New York County
Level
High
Grade range
09–12
Total enrollment
373
Teachers (FTE)
20
Student–teacher ratio
18.6:1
Free/Reduced lunch
348 (93%)
Locale
11-City: Large
NCES ID
360005304411
Charter school
Yes
Virtual school
No

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Frequently asked questions

About JOHN V LINDSAY WILDCAT ACADEMY CHARTER SCHOOL
What is the total enrollment at JOHN V LINDSAY WILDCAT ACADEMY CHARTER SCHOOL?
JOHN V LINDSAY WILDCAT ACADEMY CHARTER SCHOOL enrolls approximately 373 students in grades 09-12.
Is JOHN V LINDSAY WILDCAT ACADEMY CHARTER SCHOOL an elementary, middle, or high school?
JOHN V LINDSAY WILDCAT ACADEMY CHARTER SCHOOL is a high school covering grades 09-12.
How many teachers does JOHN V LINDSAY WILDCAT ACADEMY CHARTER SCHOOL have?
JOHN V LINDSAY WILDCAT ACADEMY CHARTER SCHOOL employs 20 FTE teachers, for a student-to-teacher ratio of 18.6:1.
What is the student diversity at JOHN V LINDSAY WILDCAT ACADEMY CHARTER SCHOOL?
Student demographics at JOHN V LINDSAY WILDCAT ACADEMY CHARTER SCHOOL are roughly 2% White, 54% Hispanic, 42% Black, 0% Asian, 0% Two or more.
Who oversees JOHN V LINDSAY WILDCAT ACADEMY CHARTER SCHOOL?
JOHN V LINDSAY WILDCAT ACADEMY CHARTER SCHOOL is overseen by JOHN V LINDSAY WILDCAT ACADEMY CHARTER SCHOOL in New York County.
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