Welcome to Southside Academy Charter School - Outperforming the District for 14 Years!
We never set limits on how much your child can achieve. At Southside we create endless opportunities for your child to become their best. We shape instruction to build on the strengths and abilities of each child and make moral focus lessons part of every school day. Our students not only excel but thrive. A study done by Stanford University reveals that our students outperform their peers from surrounding schools by a remarkable 3.5 months each year.
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Southside Academy Charter School is accepting applications for the 2024-25 school year! Secure your child's seat today.
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Advanced Learning Program
We offer advanced learning opportunities for top-performing students who are ready to progress beyond grade level.
NHA Shines: Stanford Study Shows Our Students Surpass Their Peers by 3.5 Months Each Year
A recent Stanford study shows NHA partner-school students continue to outperform their traditional public school peers. They do so by gaining nearly three-and-a-half months of additional learning. NHA also earned the new “gap busters” designation for outstanding progress in eliminating learning disparities for minority and poverty students.Learn More About Stanford's Study
We Are a Charter School
Are you seeking a "private" school education with the no-cost benefit of a public school? If so, you're in the right place. Southside Academy Charter School is a tuition-free public charter school open to all children who live in New York.
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Open Enrollment for the 2024-25 School Year Has Started
We’re often asked, “When is the best time to apply to an NHA school?” The answer: During Open Enrollment. Open Enrollment for the 2024-25 school year starts the first day of school and ends April 1 at 5 p.m. school's local time. Check out this blog to clear up any confusion around this important “golden window” of time.What is Open Enrollment?
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