DEMOCRACY PREP HARLEM CHARTER SCHOOL

www.democracyprep.org

Charter School 1,017 Students

Other K - 12th

School Overview

Democracy Prep Harlem Charter School, located in the Harlem neighborhood of New York City, is part of the broader Democracy Prep Public Schools network. The school operates with a core mission to prepare students for college success and active citizenship. Its educational model is built upon a "no excuses" philosophy, characterized by a structured environment, extended school days, and a rigorous academic curriculum that emphasizes core subjects, critical thinking, and character development.

The school is notable for its explicit focus on civic engagement, as reflected in its name. Beyond traditional classroom instruction, students are encouraged to engage with their local community and participate in democratic processes, fostering a sense of social responsibility. By combining high academic expectations with a strong emphasis on professional preparation and civic participation, Democracy Prep Harlem aims to equip its diverse student body with the necessary tools to become leaders and informed participants in the democratic process.

1,017

Total Students

97.5

Full-Time Teachers

10.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

79.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for DEMOCRACY PREP HARLEM CHARTER SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	5
Hispanic	270
Black	703
Asian	4
Two or More	13
American Indian	17
Pacific Islander	5

Black
703 (69.1 %)
Hispanic
270 (26.5 %)
American Indian
17 (1.7 %)
Two or More
13 (1.3 %)
White
5 (0.5 %)
Pacific Islander
5 (0.5 %)
Asian
4 (0.4 %)

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:	DEMOCRACY PREP HARLEM CHARTER SCHOOL
Phone:	(212)281-1248
Website:	http://www.democracyprep.org
Grade Range:	K - 12th
Total Students:	1,017
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	97.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	10.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	802
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	5

* 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 48

Grade 1 57

Grade 2 60

Grade 3 62

Grade 4 59

Grade 5 61

Grade 6 93

Grade 7 102

Grade 8 118

Grade 9 118

Grade 10 101