NYC AUTISM CHARTER SCHOOL EAST HARLEM

www.nycacharterschool.org

Charter School 41 Students

Elementary School 2nd - 4th

School Overview

The New York Center for Autism Charter School (NYCA Charter School) is a specialized educational institution located in East Harlem, New York. It holds the distinction of being the first charter school in New York State specifically designed to serve children with autism spectrum disorders. The school operates on a mission to provide high-quality, evidence-based instruction tailored to the unique learning needs of students on the autism spectrum, emphasizing a structured, supportive environment that fosters both academic and social-emotional growth.

Central to the school's pedagogical approach is the intensive application of Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA), a research-backed method used to improve communication, social skills, and adaptive functioning. By maintaining small class sizes and a high staff-to-student ratio, the school is able to provide individualized education programs (IEPs) that address the specific challenges and strengths of each student. Through its focus on intensive intervention, the NYCA Charter School aims to empower its students to achieve greater independence and successfully integrate into their communities.

Total Students

7.0

Full-Time Teachers

5.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

90.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for NYC AUTISM CHARTER SCHOOL EAST HARLEM
Demographic	Student Count
White	4
Hispanic	22
Black	12
Asian	1
Two or More	1
American Indian	1

Hispanic
22 (53.7%)
Black
12 (29.3%)
White
4 (9.8%)
Asian
1 (2.4%)
Two or More
1 (2.4%)
American Indian
1 (2.4%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Special Education School
Charter Status:*	Charter School
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	NYC AUTISM CHARTER SCHOOL EAST HARLEM
Phone:	(212)860-2580
Website:	http://www.nycacharterschool.org
Grade Range:	2nd - 4th
Total Students:	41
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	7.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	5.9
NSLP Participation:¹	N/A
Qualified Free Lunch:	36
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	1

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 2 1

Grade 4 1

Ungraded 39