ST. HOPE LEADERSHIP ACADEMY CHARTER SCHOOL

222 W 134TH ST-RM 111
NEW YORK, NY 10030

www.sthopeleadershipacademy.org

Charter School 227 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

St. Hope Leadership Academy Charter School (SHLA) is a public charter middle school located in the Harlem neighborhood of New York City. Founded with a commitment to academic excellence and character development, the school serves students in grades 6 through 8. Its educational philosophy is rooted in the belief that all students, regardless of their background, can achieve high levels of academic success when provided with a rigorous curriculum, structured environment, and consistent support.

The academy emphasizes a "college-bound" culture, aiming to prepare its students for the academic demands of high-performing high schools and, eventually, higher education. Beyond core academics, the school focuses heavily on leadership and community involvement, encouraging students to take responsibility for their actions and contribute positively to their neighborhood. By combining high expectations with personalized attention, St. Hope Leadership Academy strives to close the achievement gap and equip its students with the skills necessary to succeed as global citizens.

227

Total Students

24.6

Full-Time Teachers

9.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

78.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for ST. HOPE LEADERSHIP ACADEMY CHARTER SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	10
Hispanic	87
Black	122
Asian	3
Two or More	2
American Indian	3

Black
122 (53.7 %)
Hispanic
87 (38.3 %)
White
10 (4.4 %)
Asian
3 (1.3 %)
American Indian
3 (1.3 %)
Two or More
2 (0.9 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Charter School
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	ST. HOPE LEADERSHIP ACADEMY CHARTER SCHOOL
Phone:	(212)283-1204
Website:	http://www.sthopeleadershipacademy.org
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	227
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	24.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	9.2
NSLP Participation:¹	N/A
Qualified Free Lunch:	178
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* 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 6 46

Grade 7 84

Grade 8 97