HARLEM HEBREW LANGUAGE ACADEMY CHARTER SCHOOL

Harlem Hebrew Language Academy Charter School is a tuition-free, K-8 public charter school located in the Harlem neighborhood of New York City. As part of a network of Hebrew language immersion schools, its core mission is to provide students with a rigorous academic foundation while fostering multilingualism. The school distinguishes itself through a dual-language program, where students are taught both in English and Modern Hebrew, an approach designed to enhance cognitive development, cultural awareness, and global citizenship.

Beyond its language-focused curriculum, the school emphasizes a holistic approach to education that includes character development and community engagement. By integrating Hebrew language and Israeli culture into daily instruction, Harlem Hebrew seeks to create a diverse and inclusive environment that encourages students to think critically and respect different perspectives. The school operates under a charter that prioritizes academic excellence, aiming to prepare its students for success in high school, college, and their future careers within an increasingly interconnected world.

147 ST NICHOLAS AVE
NEW YORK, NY 10026-1722
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HARLEM HEBREW LANGUAGE ACADEMY CHARTER SCHOOL is a public Title I Charter school in NEW YORK, NY with about 393 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in New York

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
Yes
NYS EDUCATION DEPARTMENT OFFICE OF CHARTER SCHOOLS
Total Students:
393
Teachers:
41.51
NSLP Status:1
Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Title I schoolwide eligible-Title I targeted assistance program
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
Kindergarten
1st Grade
2nd Grade
3rd Grade
4th Grade
5th Grade

* 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.

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School Demographics for 393 students

Black or African American
35.6%
White
32.6%
Hispanic/Latino
30.5%
Asian
1.0%
Two or more races
0.3%

Female
46.8%
Male
53.2%

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.