EMBLAZE ACADEMY CHARTER SCHOOL

Emblaze Academy Charter School is an open, independent public charter district operating out of a single campus at 1164 Garrison Avenue in the Bronx, New York. Situated in the heart of a vibrant urban setting within the New York metropolitan area, the academy specializes in middle school education, serving students in fifth through eighth grade alongside targeted ungraded academic support. According to data for the 2024–2025 academic year, the school educates 222 total students—comprising 118 male and 104 female scholars—with grade-level enrollment expanding from 23 fifth graders up to 80 eighth graders. The student body reflects the rich diversity of its local community, predominantly serving Hispanic (138 students) and Black (76 students) youth, alongside multiracial and American Indian scholars.

To deliver an engaging and supportive learning environment, Emblaze Academy relies on a dedicated team of 54 full-time equivalent (FTE) personnel. This staffing context includes 30 FTE instructional teachers and 24 FTE support staff, yielding an advantageous student-to-teacher ratio of roughly seven to one that enables personalized guidance and focused classroom instruction. Functioning as its own local education agency for federal programs, the district manages both its academic offerings and administrative operations directly from its single Bronx facility. Families, community members, and researchers interested in learning more about the academy’s programs can visit the school online at www.emblazeacademy.org or contact the main office at (929) 388-0011.