Does Success Academy Charter Schools pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, Success Academy Charter Schools employees rate their compensation and benefits as 2.7 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at Success Academy Charter Schools. This rating has been stable over the past 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at Success Academy Charter Schools?

10% of Success Academy Charter Schools employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated Success Academy Charter Schools 1.5 out of 5 for work life balance, 1.8 for culture and values and 2.5 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at Success Academy Charter Schools?

Lead Teacher (378) , Teacher (354) , Associate Teacher (204) , Operations Associate (98) , Assessment Associate (54) , Assistant Principal (51) , Business Operations Manager (47) , English Teacher (41) , Sprint Associate (29) , Science Teacher (26) , Elementary Teacher (24) , Assessment Specialist (21) , Operations (20) , Assistant Teacher (19) , Principal (19)

What are the pros of working at Success Academy Charter Schools according to real employee reviews?

"Benefits are good and kick in day 1" ((in 142 reviews)); "Pay is good for students just graduating with little debt or a low monthly loan payment." ((in 134 reviews)); "Great people and student bonds" ((in 79 reviews)); "They pay well and give you a good salary." ((in 70 reviews)); "Met some great coworkers who cared about kids and were incredibly hard working" ((in 64 reviews))

What are the cons of working at Success Academy Charter Schools according to real employee reviews?

"no work life balance and data driven system" ((in 247 reviews)); "hours are long (you are expected to work over hours and have an insane amount of deliverables)" ((in 227 reviews)); "Poor leadership due to lack of experience" ((in 140 reviews)); "The management at the school is poor." ((in 132 reviews)); "The culture is toxic and the pay is in the lower range for charters in the city" ((in 104 reviews))

What are employees saying about Success Academy Charter Schools layoffs in 2026?

Explore Glassdoor’s employee reviews to understand what current and former employees are saying about Success Academy Charter Schools layoffs and their outlook for job security at Success Academy Charter Schools in 2026.

What are the top reviewed Success Academy Charter Schools locations?

New York , Brooklyn , Bronx , Far Rockaway , Harlem , Rosedale , Springfield Gardens , East Harlem , Flatbush , Bedford-Stuyvesant , Queens , Harlem , Hell's Kitchen , Jamaica , Queens Village , Crown Heights , Manhattan , Midtown New York , Ozone Park , Bergen Beach , Washington Heights , Bensonhurst , Wall Street , East Rockaway , Saint Albans , Prospect Heights , Cobble Hill , Jersey City , Kansas City , Rockaway Park

Skip to content Skip to footer

Notifications

Success Academy Charter Schools

Success Academy Charter Schools reviews

2.1

10% would recommend to a friend

(2,674 total reviews)

Eva Moskowitz

13% approve of CEO

12% positive business outlook

Ratings by category

2.8

Diversity & inclusion

2.7

Compensation and benefits

2.5

Career opportunities

1.8

Culture & values

1.8

Senior management

1.5

Work/Life balance

Success Academy Charter Schools has an employee rating of 2.1 out of 5 stars, based on 2,674 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have an average working experience there. The Success Academy Charter Schools employee rating is 44% below average for employers within the Education industry (3.7 stars).

Ratings by demographic groups

Race / Ethnicity

Gender

Sexual orientation

Disability

Parent or family caregiver

Veteran status

Reviews by job title

3K reviews

5.0

Aug 2, 2013

Dedicated colleagues, supportive work environment with room to grow

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

As a mission-driven organization Success Academy attracts dedicated, intelligent employees and fosters a supportive team environment. The organization is growth-oriented, and supports the professional development of all staff. Employees are recognized for hard work and achievements - if you care about ed reform and are eager for new professional opportunities, Success Academy is a great fit.

Cons

Currently transitioning from start-up mode

4.0

Jul 31, 2013

Dynamic environment of young, motivated individuals

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

bright, capable, idealistic coworkers, and modern facilities

Cons

the pay isn't great, and I got the impression many employees were working there as a transitional job

4.0

May 13, 2013

Tons of learning opportunities and growth within a rewarding job

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

1. Diverse set of experiences at the management level so you can learn a lot from the managers! 2. Everyone in the organization is mission driven and passionate about education reform 3. Great professional development opportunities 4. Great level of exposure to senior management across the organization 5. Opportunity to be involved in big projects and work with people across the organization -- a great experience for learners who are interested in growing their career.

Cons

The work days are long.

Viewing 2662 - 2664 of 2,674 Reviews

Top companies for "Compensation and Benefits" near you

Chicago Public Schools

3.8★Compensation & Benefits

Fairfax County Public Schools

3.5★Compensation & Benefits

KIPP Schools

3.5★Compensation & Benefits

IDEA Public Schools

3.5★Compensation & Benefits

Jobs at Success Academy Charter Schools

Lead Finance Operations

Senior Analyst, Strategy

Success Academy Charter Schools reviews FAQs

Reviews Success Academy Charter Schools reviews

Success Academy Charter Schools

Success Academy Charter Schools reviews

Ratings by category

Ratings by demographic groups

Reviews by job title

Dedicated colleagues, supportive work environment with room to grow

Dynamic environment of young, motivated individuals

Tons of learning opportunities and growth within a rewarding job

Top companies for "Compensation and Benefits" near you

Jobs at Success Academy Charter Schools

Success Academy Charter Schools reviews FAQs

Want the inside scoop on your own company?

Bowls

Followed companies

Job searches

Top companies for "Compensation and Benefits" near you

Success Academy Charter Schools reviews FAQs

Jobs at Success Academy Charter Schools