Achievement First
Achievement First is a charter school network in the United States. Achievement First operates schools in Connecticut, New York City and Rhode Island.
Achievement First was one of the charter school organizations helping to establish Relay School for Education.
Achievement First runs 34 schools that serve approximately 12,500 students.
List of Schools
Achievement First has 11 schools in Connecticut, 20 schools in New York, and 4 in Rhode Island.| State | City | Grade Level | Name |
| CT | Bridgeport | Elementary | Achievement First Bridgeport Academy Elementary School |
| CT | Bridgeport | Middle | Achievement First Bridgeport Academy Middle School |
| CT | Hartford | Elementary | Achievement First Hartford Academy Elementary School |
| CT | Hartford | Middle | Achievement First Hartford Academy Middle School |
| CT | Hartford | Middle | Achievement First Summit Middle School |
| CT | Hartford | High | Achievement First Hartford High School |
| CT | New Haven | Elementary | Amistad Academy Elementary School |
| CT | New Haven | Elementary | Elm City College Preparatory Elementary School |
| CT | New Haven | Middle | Amistad Academy Middle School |
| CT | New Haven | Middle | Elm City College Preparatory Middle School |
| CT | New Haven | High | Achievement First Amistad High School |
| State | City | Type | Name |
| RI | Providence | Elementary | Achievement First Iluminar Mayoral Academy Elementary School |
| RI | Providence | Elementary | Achievement First Providence Mayoral Academy Elementary School |
| RI | Providence | Middle | Achievement First Providence Mayoral Academy Middle School |
Special Education Lawsuit
In 2015, five special education students at Achievement First Crown Heights sued the school because they "did not get mandated services and were punished for behavior that arose from their disabilities." According to the New York Times, Achievement First responded that “We serve a substantial number of students with both modest and significant special education needs, and our school leaders, teachers and other professionals work tirelessly each day to serve all our students well Most of our students who receive special education services are experiencing real growth, and we have high levels of overall parent satisfaction." The lawsuit was settled in early 2018.New Model
In 2016, Achievement First introduced "a new school model that they hope can maintain their high expectations and strict rules, while letting students develop independence and a sense of identity." The model was called Greenfield. The founding principal of a Greenfield school said that, "“Part of the model is addressing the idea that our students need to be prepared for college, and not just prepared academically."Other adjustments over time include shortening the school day by an hour.