SUCCESS ACADEMY CHARTER SCHOOL-HARLEM 1

SUCCESS ACADEMY CHARTER SCHOOL-HARLEM 1 is a Title I public charter school that is part of the SUCCESS ACADEMY CHARTER SCHOOL-HARLEM 1 school district, located in NEW YORK, NY with about 1,184 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 103 teachers, SUCCESS ACADEMY CHARTER SCHOOL-HARLEM 1 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.

SUCCESS ACADEMY CHARTER SCHOOL-HARLEM 1, located in the historic Harlem neighborhood of New York City, is the founding campus of the Success Academy Charter Schools network. Since its inception in 2006, the school has operated as a tuition-free public charter school that serves as the flagship for a rigorous, high-performing educational model. The school focuses on providing an intensive academic environment characterized by a data-driven curriculum, extended school days, and a strong emphasis on core subjects such as literacy, mathematics, and science.

The school is widely recognized for its disciplined culture, high expectations for student achievement, and a commitment to closing the achievement gap for students in underserved communities. By prioritizing small-group instruction and holistic character development, Success Academy Harlem 1 aims to prepare its students for admission to competitive middle and high schools and, ultimately, success in college and beyond. As part of a larger network, the school also benefits from centralized resources, teacher training programs, and a standardized approach that seeks to replicate its academic outcomes across its various New York City campuses.

For more information, contact SUCCESS ACADEMY CHARTER SCHOOL-HARLEM 1 at (646) 277-7170 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.