Al-Noor School was formed in 1994 as a non-for profit organization. It started as a K-6 school with a population of 320 students in the year 1995-1996. In 2001, the school had developed into a K-12 with around 500 students and 72 staff. This year, in 2022 the student population is over 600 with over 100 staff members. Today, Al-Noor is one of the largest and best-known Islamic schools in Northern America. Al-Noor is recognized for its managerial competence, leadership capacities, and academic achievements. Al-Noor has a charter school status and is registered with the NYC Department of Education as a high school granting Regents Diploma institution.
