WHIN MUSIC COMMUNITY CHARTER SCHOOL

www.whinmusic.org

Charter School 334 Students

Elementary School K - 6th

School Overview

WHIN Music Community Charter School (WHIN) is a unique public charter school located in the Washington Heights neighborhood of New York City. Founded on the principles of El Sistema—a globally recognized music education program—the school integrates intensive musical instruction into its daily academic curriculum. By placing music at the center of the learning experience, WHIN aims to foster both academic excellence and social-emotional development, utilizing ensemble-based learning to build community and collaboration among its students.

Beyond its music-centric approach, WHIN operates with a strong focus on community engagement and equity. The school seeks to provide a high-quality, tuition-free education that is accessible to the diverse local population of Northern Manhattan. By creating a rigorous academic environment that balances core subjects with daily orchestral training, WHIN Music Community Charter School strives to develop well-rounded, confident, and socially responsible citizens who are equipped with the skills to succeed both inside and outside the classroom.

334

Total Students

37.2

Full-Time Teachers

9.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

121.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for WHIN MUSIC COMMUNITY CHARTER SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	14
Hispanic	243
Black	55
Asian	5
Two or More	13
American Indian	3
Pacific Islander	1

Hispanic
243 (72.8 %)
Black
55 (16.5 %)
White
14 (4.2 %)
Two or More
13 (3.9 %)
Asian
5 (1.5 %)
American Indian
3 (0.9 %)
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:	WHIN MUSIC COMMUNITY CHARTER SCHOOL
Phone:	(844)489-0817
Website:	http://www.whinmusic.org
Grade Range:	K - 6th
Total Students:	334
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	37.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	9.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	391
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	14

* 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 45

Grade 1 59

Grade 2 50

Grade 3 64

Grade 4 52

Grade 5 43

Grade 6 21