HARLEM HEBREW LANGUAGE ACADEMY CHARTER SCHOOL

www.harlemhebrewcharter.org

Charter School 410 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 8th

School Overview

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.

410

Total Students

30.0

Full-Time Teachers

13.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for HARLEM HEBREW LANGUAGE ACADEMY CHARTER SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	24
Hispanic	188
Black	186
Asian	3
Two or More	6
American Indian	3

Hispanic
188 (45.9 %)
Black
186 (45.4 %)
White
24 (5.9 %)
Two or More
6 (1.5 %)
Asian
3 (0.7 %)
American Indian
3 (0.7 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Charter School
Virtual Instruction:	N/A
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	HARLEM HEBREW LANGUAGE ACADEMY CHARTER SCHOOL
Phone:	(212)866-4608
Website:	http://www.harlemhebrewcharter.org
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 8th
Total Students:	410
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	30.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.7
NSLP Participation:¹	N/A
Qualified Free Lunch:	N/A
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	N/A

* 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 27

Grade 1 40

Grade 2 49

Grade 3 54

Grade 4 38

Grade 5 39

Grade 6 64

Grade 7 52

Grade 8 47