HARLEM PREP CHARTER SCHOOL
HARLEM PREP CHARTER SCHOOL is a Title I public charter school that is part of the HARLEM PREP CHARTER SCHOOL school district, located in NEW YORK, NY with about 913 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 10th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 78 teachers, HARLEM PREP CHARTER SCHOOL has a student/teacher ratio of about 11:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.
HARLEM PREP CHARTER SCHOOL, located at 240 East 123rd Street in New York City, is a tuition-free public charter school that operates as part of the Democracy Prep Public Schools network. Serving students in the Harlem community, the school is founded on the philosophy that education is the primary vehicle for social justice and civic empowerment. Its academic model is characterized by a rigorous, college-preparatory curriculum designed to ensure that students not only meet state standards but are prepared to succeed in competitive higher education environments.
Beyond its focus on academic excellence, Harlem Prep emphasizes the cultivation of "citizen-scholars." The school integrates character education and civic engagement into its daily operations, encouraging students to take an active role in their communities and the broader democratic process. By combining structured classroom learning with high behavioral expectations and a focus on long-term goal setting, Harlem Prep aims to close the achievement gap and provide its students with the skills and habits of mind necessary to lead and succeed in an evolving global society.
For more information, contact HARLEM PREP CHARTER SCHOOL at (212) 876-9953 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
NEW YORK, NY 10035-2038
(212) 876-9953
http://www.democracyprep.org
HARLEM PREP CHARTER SCHOOL is a public Title I Charter school in NEW YORK, NY with about 913 enrolled students. See other public other schools in New York
School Details
- Level:
- Other
- Charter School:*
-
Yes
STATE UNIVERSITY OF NEW YORK CHARTER SCHOOLS INSTITUTE - District:
- HARLEM PREP CHARTER SCHOOL
- Total Students:
- 913
- Teachers:
- 78
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Title I schoolwide eligible-Title I targeted assistance program
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 913 students
- Black or African American
- 56.1%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 41.1%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.8%
- Two or more races
- 0.8%
- White
- 0.5%
- Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
- 0.4%
- Asian
- 0.3%
- Female
- 49.5%
- Male
- 50.5%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.