SISULU-WALKER CHARTER SCHOOL OF HARLEM

SISULU-WALKER CHARTER SCHOOL OF HARLEM is a Title I public charter elementary school that is part of the SISULU-WALKER CHARTER SCHOOL OF HARLEM school district, located in NEW YORK, NY with about 220 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 5th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 21 teachers, SISULU-WALKER CHARTER SCHOOL OF HARLEM has a student/teacher ratio of about 10:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

The SISULU-WALKER CHARTER SCHOOL OF HARLEM, located at 125 W 115th St in New York City, holds the distinction of being the first independent charter school to open in Harlem. Founded in 1999, the school was established to provide high-quality educational opportunities for children in the surrounding community, with a core mission centered on academic excellence and character development. It serves students in grades K-5, emphasizing a structured, rigorous curriculum designed to prepare children for success in secondary education and beyond.

The school is named in honor of two prominent figures in the struggle for civil rights and equality: Walter Sisulu, an anti-apartheid activist from South Africa, and Madam C.J. Walker, a pioneering African American entrepreneur and philanthropist. By aligning itself with these legacies, the school fosters an environment that encourages leadership, community responsibility, and self-empowerment. Through a blend of traditional instruction and focused intervention, Sisulu-Walker seeks to close the achievement gap for students in Harlem by ensuring that every child receives the support necessary to master fundamental academic skills.

For more information, contact SISULU-WALKER CHARTER SCHOOL OF HARLEM at (212) 663-8216 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.