Overview
John V. Lindsay Wildcat Academy Charter School is a charter school in Manhattan, New York City. The NYC Public Schools profile lists its location at 17 Battery Place, Manhattan, NY 10004, and identifies it as a charter school serving grades 9, 10, 11, and 12 [3]. Its authorizer is the New York City Department of Education (NYC-DoE), according to the New York State Education Department charter school directory [2]. The school’s legal name is John V. Lindsay Wildcat Academy Charter School, and NYSED lists its BEDS code as 310200860819 and institution ID as 800000047608 [1]. In 2024-25, NYSED reported total enrollment of 373 students [1].
As a charter school, it is a public school of choice rather than a zoned neighborhood school. The NYC Public Schools page identifies it as a charter and points readers to charter school enrollment information instead of a local attendance boundary [3]. The page also lists a geographic district of 2 and District Borough Number 84M707, which are data and administrative identifiers; they should not be read as an attendance zone or guarantee of eligibility [3].
Location and School Identity
The official name used by NYC Public Schools is John V. Lindsay Wildcat Academy Charter School [3]. NYSED’s data page uses the abbreviated label JOHN V LINDSAY WILDCAT ACADEMY CS and gives the legal name as JOHN V LINDSAY WILDCAT ACADEMY CHARTER SCHOOL [1]. The school website listed by NYSED is https://www.jvlwildcat.org [1]. The NYC Public Schools profile gives the school number M707 and lists the borough as Manhattan, with geographic district 2 [3].
The published location on the NYC Public Schools profile is 17 Battery Place, Manhattan, NY 10004 [3]. Under Building Information, the same profile lists MAEG – 17 BATTERY PLACE and XAJV – 1239 LAFAYETTE AVENUE [3]. The first entry matches the published location; the second is an additional building entry on the NYCPS page. Readers who need to confirm which site is relevant for a specific program, visit, or service should contact the school or check the official NYCPS profile before traveling [3].
The school is identified as a charter school, not a zoned district school, and its authorizer is NYC-DoE [2][3]. Its school number, BEDS code, and institution ID are useful for looking up official records and should not be confused with a district school’s admissions zone [1][3].
Grades and Academic Programs
The NYC Public Schools profile lists grades 09, 10, 11, and 12 [3]. That confirms a high school grade span. The sources reviewed do not list specific courses, diplomas, or specialized academic programs at this school. The NYC Public Schools profile’s School Quality section includes a link to a High School Transfer School Performance Dashboard and the label High School Transfer [3]. The retrieved profile does not otherwise describe the school’s specific academic program, graduation pathways, or course offerings. Readers should consult the school directly for current program details.
In general, New York City charter high schools operate under charters granted by an authorizer. The NYSED charter directory lists NYC-DoE as the authorizer for this school [2]. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently managed, and their programs can differ from district high schools. The sources reviewed do not provide a verified list of Advanced Placement, career and technical education, dual-credit, or other specialized offerings at this school, so no such offerings are claimed here.
Enrollment and School Data
NYSED reported 373 total students at John V. Lindsay Wildcat Academy Charter School for the 2024-25 school year [1]. This is a school-level enrollment figure for that reporting period. It should not be compared directly with district or citywide totals, and enrollment can change from year to year. The NYSED profile should be checked for the latest available year [1].
The NYSED data page also identifies the school’s support model as Comprehensive Support and Improvement [1]. In New York State’s accountability system, Comprehensive Support and Improvement (CSI) is a designation for schools identified for additional support under federal and state accountability rules. The designation is based on specified performance indicators and is not a general rating of every aspect of a school. The retrieved NYSED page shows the CSI identification, but the excerpt reviewed does not provide the full underlying metrics [1].
The NYSED profile includes a 4-year graduation rate section and school climate sections [1]. The retrieved excerpt does not include the actual graduation rate, attendance rate, or suspension rate values. Those figures should be read directly from the NYSED profile for the relevant reporting year, along with any suppression or data notes [1]. Missing values in a summary excerpt should not be interpreted as zero or as evidence of performance.
NYSED’s charter school page for this school links to annual reports and financial statements for 2021-2022, 2020-2021, and 2019-2020 [2]. These documents can provide historical operational and financial context for the charter school, but they are dated and should not be treated as current without checking more recent filings.
Admissions and Enrollment
The NYC Public Schools profile identifies the school as a charter school and provides a Learn how to enroll in a charter school link under Admissions [3]. It does not list a zoned attendance boundary. Charter school admission in New York City is handled through the charter school enrollment process rather than through the standard zoned school assignment process. Families should use the official NYC Public Schools charter enrollment information and the school’s own website to confirm current application dates, eligibility, lottery procedures, and required documents [3].
The NYSED charter directory confirms NYC-DoE as the authorizer [2], but the retrieved sources do not state a specific application deadline, lottery preference, or seat availability for this school. Those details can change and should be verified directly with the school or the authorizer. Attending a school located in Manhattan or being in Geographic District 2 does not by itself establish eligibility for a charter school [3].
Student Services and Family Information
The NYC Public Schools profile lists the school’s accessibility as No Accessibility [3]. Families who need information about physical access, accommodations, or accessibility features should contact the school directly to confirm current conditions, because a directory label may not capture all available services or recent changes [3].
For mental health and wellness, the NYC Public Schools page advises families to ask the school’s parent coordinator, school social worker, or school counselor for information about the school’s mental health program [3]. The profile also includes free student meal information, with breakfast and lunch menus listed [3]. It links to a Department of Health (DOH) inspection report and to water testing and environmental reports, as well as a Building Condition Assessment Survey [3]. These links are starting points for families who want to review facilities and health-related records.
The NYC Public Schools profile includes information on how to report bullying [3]. It also lists Space: Not shared [3], which indicates that the school’s space is not shared according to that directory entry. The sources do not describe language support, transportation eligibility, or after-school programs for this school, so those services are not claimed here. Families should contact the school or check the official NYC Public Schools profile for current service details [3].
History and Community Context
The sources reviewed do not provide a founding date or a detailed history of the school. NYSED’s charter school page links to annual reports and financial statements for 2019-2020, 2020-2021, and 2021-2022 [2]. These reports are the best available official documents in the supplied evidence for historical context, but they cover specific reporting years and do not establish the school’s full history. No reputation claims, rankings, or community impact statements are made here because they are not supported by the retrieved sources.
How to Verify Current Information
Because school details can change, readers should confirm current information through official sources:
- The school’s official website, https://www.jvlwildcat.org, for current programs, contacts, and enrollment information [1].
- The NYC Public Schools profile at https://www.schools.nyc.gov/schools/M707 for the school’s NYCPS directory entry, location, accessibility label, meals, and school quality links [3].
- The NYSED charter school page at https://www.nysed.gov/charter-schools/john-v-lindsay-wildcat-academy-charter-school for authorizer information and annual reports [2].
- The NYSED Data Site profile at https://data.nysed.gov/profile.php?instid=800000047608 for enrollment, accountability status, graduation rate, and school climate data by reporting year [1].
When reading official data, note the reporting year and the population measured. Enrollment, graduation rates, and accountability designations refer to specific school years and may not reflect the current school year. The NYSED profile and NYCPS page should be checked for the most recent updates [1][3].