EAST HARLEM SCHOLARS ACADEMY CHARTER SCHOOL
East Harlem Scholars Academy Charter School is a tuition-free, K–12 public charter school located in the East Harlem neighborhood of New York City. Operating as part of the East Harlem Tutorial Program (EHTP) network, the school is built on the mission of closing the opportunity gap by providing students with a rigorous, college-preparatory education. The school emphasizes a holistic approach to student development, combining academic excellence with a strong focus on character education, cultural identity, and community service.
The academy is well-known for its commitment to both academic rigor and socio-emotional support, aiming to prepare students not only for success in competitive colleges but also to become active leaders in their communities. By leveraging the resources of its parent organization, the school provides an extended-day model and comprehensive support systems for families. Its educational philosophy centers on the belief that all students, regardless of their background, can achieve high standards when provided with a structured, nurturing, and intellectually challenging environment.
NEW YORK, NY 10026-3819
(212) 348-2518
EAST HARLEM SCHOLARS ACADEMY CHARTER SCHOOL is a public Title I Charter school in NEW YORK, NY with about 525 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in New York
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
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Yes
STATE UNIVERSITY OF NEW YORK CHARTER SCHOOLS INSTITUTE - Total Students:
- 525
- Teachers:
- 51.99
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Title I schoolwide school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 525 students
- Hispanic/Latino
- 66.9%
- Black or African American
- 25.7%
- White
- 2.5%
- Two or more races
- 2.3%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 1.3%
- Asian
- 1.0%
- Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
- 0.4%
- Female
- 48.0%
- Male
- 52.0%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.