SUCCESS ACADEMY CHARTER SCHOOL-HARLEM 5

SUCCESS ACADEMY CHARTER SCHOOL-HARLEM 5 is a Title I public charter elementary school that is part of the SUCCESS ACADEMY CHARTER SCHOOL-HARLEM 5 school district, located in NEW YORK, NY with about 806 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 8th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. 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 63 teachers, SUCCESS ACADEMY CHARTER SCHOOL-HARLEM 5 has a student/teacher ratio of about 12:1. 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.

SUCCESS ACADEMY CHARTER SCHOOL-HARLEM 5 is part of the Success Academy network, the largest and highest-performing charter school network in New York City. Located on West 140th Street in Harlem, the school operates under a mission to provide students from underserved communities with a high-quality, rigorous K-12 education that prepares them for success in college and beyond. The curriculum is famously intensive, characterized by a structured environment, an extended school day, and a heavy emphasis on core subjects like mathematics, science, and literacy, often supplemented by daily blocks for enrichment subjects like art, chess, and music.

The school is known for its "no-excuses" educational philosophy, which prioritizes high academic standards, disciplined behavior, and a college-going culture from the earliest grades. While the network’s pedagogical approach has earned national recognition for its consistent success in closing the achievement gap and producing high standardized test scores, it has also been the subject of public debate regarding its strict disciplinary policies and high-pressure instructional environment. Families choosing Harlem 5 can expect a fast-paced, goal-oriented community that demands significant commitment from both students and parents to ensure academic excellence.

For more information, contact SUCCESS ACADEMY CHARTER SCHOOL-HARLEM 5 at (646) 380-2580 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.