EAST HARLEM SCHOLARS ACADEMY CHARTER SCHOOL

2050 2ND AVE
NEW YORK, NY 10026

www.eastharlemscholars.org

Charter School 846 Students

Other Pre-K - 12th

School Overview

East Harlem Scholars Academy Charter School is a tuition-free, K–12 public charter school located in the East Harlem neighborhood of New York City. Operating as part of the East Harlem Tutorial Program (EHTP) network, the school is built on the mission of closing the opportunity gap by providing students with a rigorous, college-preparatory education. The school emphasizes a holistic approach to student development, combining academic excellence with a strong focus on character education, cultural identity, and community service.

The academy is well-known for its commitment to both academic rigor and socio-emotional support, aiming to prepare students not only for success in competitive colleges but also to become active leaders in their communities. By leveraging the resources of its parent organization, the school provides an extended-day model and comprehensive support systems for families. Its educational philosophy centers on the belief that all students, regardless of their background, can achieve high standards when provided with a structured, nurturing, and intellectually challenging environment.

846

Total Students

63.0

Full-Time Teachers

13.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

97.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for EAST HARLEM SCHOLARS ACADEMY CHARTER SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	22
Hispanic	567
Black	217
Asian	13
Two or More	11
American Indian	13
Pacific Islander	3

Hispanic
567 (67.0 %)
Black
217 (25.7 %)
White
22 (2.6 %)
Asian
13 (1.5 %)
American Indian
13 (1.5 %)
Two or More
11 (1.3 %)
Pacific Islander
3 (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:	EAST HARLEM SCHOLARS ACADEMY CHARTER SCHOOL
Phone:	(212)348-2518
Website:	http://www.eastharlemscholars.org
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 12th
Total Students:	846
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	63.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	819
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	4

* 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 43

Grade 1 58

Grade 2 58

Grade 3 57

Grade 4 62

Grade 5 61

Grade 6 60

Grade 7 62

Grade 8 62

Grade 9 63

Grade 10 80