ATMOSPHERE ACADEMY PUBLIC CHARTER SCHOOL

www.atmosphereacademy.org

Charter School 1,481 Students

High School 6th - 12th

School Overview

Atmosphere Academy is a public charter school located in the Marble Hill neighborhood of the Bronx, serving students in grades 6 through 12. Founded on the belief that a positive school culture is the foundation of academic success, the school emphasizes a "high-expectations, high-support" environment. Its mission is to prepare students for college and career readiness by focusing on both rigorous academics and character development, utilizing a philosophy that treats every aspect of the school environment as an educational tool.

The school is noted for its distinctive approach to instruction, which integrates "the atmosphere" as a central component of its curriculum. This includes a heavy focus on project-based learning, social-emotional development, and a structured, disciplined environment designed to minimize distractions and maximize engagement. By fostering a close-knit community and maintaining small class sizes, Atmosphere Academy aims to provide individualized attention that helps students overcome educational challenges and reach their full potential within a supportive, goal-oriented setting.

1,481

Total Students

85.3

Full-Time Teachers

17.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

88.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for ATMOSPHERE ACADEMY PUBLIC CHARTER SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	18
Hispanic	1,143
Black	275
Asian	29
Two or More	4
American Indian	12

Hispanic
1,143 (77.2%)
Black
275 (18.6%)
Asian
29 (2.0%)
White
18 (1.2%)
American Indian
12 (0.8%)
Two or More
4 (0.3%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Charter School
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	ATMOSPHERE ACADEMY PUBLIC CHARTER SCHOOL
Phone:	(718)696-0493
Website:	http://www.atmosphereacademy.org
Grade Range:	6th - 12th
Total Students:	1,481
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	85.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	17.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	1,252
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	58

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 6 152

Grade 7 254

Grade 8 299

Grade 9 250

Grade 10 280

Grade 11 181

Grade 12 65

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for ATMOSPHERE ACADEMY PUBLIC CHARTER SCHOOL
Grade	Student Count
Grade 6	152
Grade 7	254
Grade 8	299
Grade 9	250
Grade 10	280
Grade 11	181
Grade 12	65

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for ATMOSPHERE ACADEMY PUBLIC CHARTER SCHOOL
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	732	49.4%
Male	749	50.6%

Nearby High Schools (Within 10 Miles)

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BRONX, NY 10463 (0.3 miles away)

High School 9th - 12th