NUASIN NEXT GENERATION CHARTER SCHOOL

Charter School 786 Students

Other K - 12th

School Overview

Metropolitan Lighthouse Charter School, located at 180 W 165th St in the Bronx, is part of the national Lighthouse Academies network. The school operates with a mission to prepare students for college success by providing a rigorous academic environment rooted in character development and high expectations. By focusing on a structured curriculum, the school aims to bridge the achievement gap for students in the Bronx, emphasizing both intellectual growth and the development of strong personal values.

The school is designed to serve as a supportive community that prioritizes individualized instruction and consistent student engagement. Through its affiliation with the Lighthouse Academies model, Metropolitan Lighthouse integrates data-driven instruction and a college-preparatory culture, ensuring that students from diverse backgrounds are equipped with the skills necessary for long-term academic achievement. The campus serves as a localized hub for families seeking an alternative educational pathway that combines intensive academic support with a clear focus on future career and collegiate readiness.

786

Total Students

46.8

Full-Time Teachers

16.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

97.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for NUASIN NEXT GENERATION CHARTER SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	5
Hispanic	619
Black	151
Asian	3
Two or More	2
American Indian	5
Pacific Islander	1

Hispanic
619 (78.8%)
Black
151 (19.2%)
White
5 (0.6%)
American Indian
5 (0.6%)
Asian
3 (0.4%)
Two or More
2 (0.3%)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.1%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Other
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Charter School
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	NUASIN NEXT GENERATION CHARTER SCHOOL
Phone:	(718)893-0640
Website:	http://nngcs.org/
Grade Range:	K - 12th
Total Students:	786
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	46.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	752
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	13

* 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

Kindergarten 57

Grade 1 53

Grade 2 54

Grade 3 50

Grade 4 54

Grade 5 54

Grade 6 89

Grade 7 54

Grade 8 52

Grade 9 84

Grade 10 60