Education · NY
Classical Charter Schools
Classical Charter Schools reported paying Lester Long, Executive Director, $446,437 in total compensation (FY 2025).
That places Lester Long at approximately the 99th percentile among 83 similarly sized education nonprofits (median $234,450).
$42,876,260Total revenue (FY 2025)
$446,437Total executive compensation
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Compensation is normalized to NY cost of living (BEA Regional Price Parities); each organization's reported figure is on its linked 990.
| Organization | State | Revenue | Total comp |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hmong College Prep Academy | MN | $42,491,137 | $240,298 |
| Gestalt Community Schools | TN | $43,439,228 | $337,505 |
| Rhode Island Mayoral Academy (Sm) | RI | $42,108,481 | $229,709 |
| Vista Charter Public Schools Inc | CA | $42,022,619 | $417,699 |
| Center City Public Charter Schools | DC | $43,807,955 | $338,311 |
| Achievement First Inc | CT | $41,941,956 | $456,602 |
| Beloved Community Charter School | NJ | $43,840,051 | $171,603 |
| Riverside Preparatory School | CA | $41,912,151 | $29,660 |