HARLEM VILLAGE ACADEMY LEADERSHIP CHARTER SCHOOL

HARLEM VILLAGE ACADEMY LEADERSHIP CHARTER SCHOOL is a Title I public charter school that is part of the HARLEM VILLAGE ACADEMY EAST CHARTER SCHOOL school district, located in NEW YORK, NY with about 820 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 12th 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 73 teachers, HARLEM VILLAGE ACADEMY LEADERSHIP 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 VILLAGE ACADEMY LEADERSHIP CHARTER SCHOOL, located at 2351 1st Avenue in East Harlem, is part of the Harlem Village Academies (HVA) network. The school is built on a mission to provide a high-quality, college-preparatory education to students in grades 6 through 12. HVA emphasizes a "whole-child" approach that balances rigorous academic standards with a strong focus on character development, intellectual curiosity, and social-emotional growth. The school aims to create a supportive community that prepares students not only for university success but also to become leaders and contributors to their communities.

The educational model at Harlem Village Academy is distinguished by its professional environment and its investment in teacher development, which they believe is the foundation for student success. The school maintains a structured culture with high expectations for both behavior and achievement, often integrating creative arts and critical thinking into their core curriculum. By fostering a culture of mutual respect and high aspirations, the school seeks to close the achievement gap and provide its students with the academic foundation and personal agency necessary to thrive in competitive collegiate environments and beyond.

For more information, contact HARLEM VILLAGE ACADEMY LEADERSHIP CHARTER SCHOOL at (646) 812-9400 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.