NEIGHBORHOOD CHARTER SCHOOL OF HARLEM

NEIGHBORHOOD CHARTER SCHOOL OF HARLEM is a Title I public charter elementary school that is part of the NEIGHBORHOOD CHARTER SCHOOL OF HARLEM school district, located in NEW YORK, NY with about 465 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 6th 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 51 teachers, NEIGHBORHOOD CHARTER SCHOOL OF HARLEM has a student/teacher ratio of about 9:1. 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 NEIGHBORHOOD CHARTER SCHOOL OF HARLEM (NCS) is a K–8 public charter school located in the heart of Harlem, New York City. The school is widely recognized for its specialized focus on serving students with autism spectrum disorders alongside their general education peers. By implementing an Integrated Co-Teaching (ICT) model, the school fosters an inclusive environment where students of diverse learning abilities are educated together, aiming to break down social barriers while providing tailored academic support.

The school’s mission centers on the belief that all students can achieve high academic standards when provided with a supportive and intellectually rigorous community. Beyond its commitment to special education, NCS Harlem emphasizes a well-rounded curriculum that integrates character development, arts, and technology. By maintaining smaller class sizes and a structured, data-driven approach to instruction, the school strives to prepare its graduates for success in competitive high schools and beyond, serving as a model for inclusive urban education.

For more information, contact NEIGHBORHOOD CHARTER SCHOOL OF HARLEM at (646) 701-7117 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.