EAST HARLEM SCHOLARS ACADEMY CHARTER SCHOOL II

1573 MADISON AVE-RM 320
NEW YORK, NY 10029

www.eastharlemscholars.org

Charter School 398 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 8th

School Overview

East Harlem Scholars Academy Charter School II is a tuition-free public charter school serving students in East Harlem, New York. As part of the East Harlem Scholars Academies network, the school is founded on the belief that all children deserve access to a high-quality education that prepares them for success in college and beyond. The academy places a strong emphasis on academic rigor, character development, and creating a supportive, community-centered environment that empowers students to reach their full potential.

The school’s curriculum is designed to foster both intellectual growth and civic responsibility, often integrating culturally responsive teaching to reflect the identities and experiences of its local community. By maintaining high expectations and providing robust support systems for students and families, the academy aims to bridge the educational opportunity gap. With its location on Madison Avenue, the school remains deeply embedded in the East Harlem neighborhood, serving as a hub for academic advancement and long-term student achievement.

398

Total Students

47.0

Full-Time Teachers

8.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

79.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for EAST HARLEM SCHOLARS ACADEMY CHARTER SCHOOL II
Demographic	Student Count
White	5
Hispanic	262
Black	108
Asian	7
Two or More	6
American Indian	9
Pacific Islander	1

Hispanic
262 (65.8 %)
Black
108 (27.1 %)
American Indian
9 (2.3 %)
Asian
7 (1.8 %)
Two or More
6 (1.5 %)
White
5 (1.3 %)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.3 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Charter School
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	EAST HARLEM SCHOLARS ACADEMY CHARTER SCHOOL II
Phone:	(212)348-2518
Website:	http://www.eastharlemscholars.org
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 8th
Total Students:	398
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	47.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	8.5
NSLP Participation:¹	N/A
Qualified Free Lunch:	313
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	4

* 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

Kindergarten 26

Grade 1 38

Grade 2 35

Grade 3 49

Grade 4 42

Grade 5 49

Grade 6 53

Grade 7 50

Grade 8 55

Ungraded 1