HARLEM VILLAGE ACADEMY WEST CHARTER SCHOOL

www.harlemvillageacademies.org

Charter School 639 Students

Other Pre-K - 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.

639

Total Students

58.4

Full-Time Teachers

10.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

54.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for HARLEM VILLAGE ACADEMY WEST CHARTER SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	2
Hispanic	120
Black	502
Asian	1
Two or More	12
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	1

Black
502 (78.6 %)
Hispanic
120 (18.8 %)
Two or More
12 (1.9 %)
White
2 (0.3 %)
Asian
1 (0.2 %)
American Indian
1 (0.2 %)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.2 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Other
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Charter School
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	HARLEM VILLAGE ACADEMY WEST CHARTER SCHOOL
Phone:	(646)812-9700
Website:	http://www.harlemvillageacademies.org
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 12th
Total Students:	639
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	58.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	10.9
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

Kindergarten 75

Grade 1 46

Grade 2 42

Grade 3 46

Grade 4 48

Grade 5 68

Grade 6 51

Grade 7 61

Grade 8 62

Grade 9 32

Grade 10 40