HARLEM VILLAGE ACADEMY NORTH CHARTER SCHOOL

www.harlemvillageacademies.org

Charter School 394 Students

High School 5th - 12th

School Overview

Harlem Village Academy (HVA) is a high-performing public charter school network located in Harlem, New York. Known for its rigorous academic standards and holistic approach to education, the school is part of a K-12 network that aims to provide students with a college-preparatory experience grounded in critical thinking and intellectual inquiry. The institution places a strong emphasis on a culture of respect, academic excellence, and community, seeking to prepare students not just for college graduation, but for meaningful careers and active citizenship.

The school is distinguished by its distinct educational philosophy, which combines a structured environment with a focus on student agency and teacher professional development. By maintaining a clear set of values and high expectations for both students and staff, Harlem Village Academy works to close the achievement gap often found in urban public education. Their model is frequently recognized for fostering a close-knit community where families are deeply involved in the educational process, ensuring that students receive the support necessary to succeed in a demanding academic environment.

394

Total Students

30.5

Full-Time Teachers

12.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

87.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for HARLEM VILLAGE ACADEMY NORTH CHARTER SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	1
Hispanic	100
Black	285
Two or More	8

Black
285 (72.3%)
Hispanic
100 (25.4%)
Two or More
8 (2.0%)
White
1 (0.3%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Charter School
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	HARLEM VILLAGE ACADEMY NORTH CHARTER SCHOOL
Phone:	(646)812-9700
Website:	http://www.harlemvillageacademies.org
Grade Range:	5th - 12th
Total Students:	394
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	30.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.9
NSLP Participation:¹	N/A
Qualified Free Lunch:	327
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	18

* 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

Pre-Kindergarten 2

Grade 5 64

Grade 6 45

Grade 7 37

Grade 8 43

Grade 9 72

Grade 10 46

Grade 11 33

Grade 12 52