Serving 897 students in grades Prekindergarten-12, East Harlem Scholars Academy Charter School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 19% (which is lower than the New York state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 42% (which is lower than the New York state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 897 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 97%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NY
- Math Proficiency: 19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 42% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
School Overview
East Harlem Scholars Academy Charter School's student population of 897 students has grown by 53% over five school years.
The teacher population of 61 teachers has grown by 17% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
897 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
61 teachers
School Rankings
East Harlem Scholars Academy Charter School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 4,377 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of East Harlem Scholars Academy Charter School is 0.48, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#3291 out of 4377 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
19%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
42%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
78%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
11:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
2%
10%
Hispanic
68%
30%
Black
24%
16%
White
3%
40%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
87%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (21-22)
1%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is East Harlem Scholars Academy Charter School's ranking?
East Harlem Scholars Academy Charter School is ranked #3291 out of 4,377 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New York.
What schools are East Harlem Scholars Academy Charter School often compared to?
East Harlem Scholars Academy Charter Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Amber Charter School East Harlem by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% NY state average), while 42% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
How many students attend East Harlem Scholars Academy Charter School?
897 students attend East Harlem Scholars Academy Charter School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
68% of East Harlem Scholars Academy Charter School students are Hispanic, 24% of students are Black, 3% of students are White, 2% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of East Harlem Scholars Academy Charter School?
East Harlem Scholars Academy Charter School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does East Harlem Scholars Academy Charter School offer ?
East Harlem Scholars Academy Charter School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is East Harlem Scholars Academy Charter School part of?
East Harlem Scholars Academy Charter School is part of East Harlem Scholars Academy Charter School District.
School Reviews
1 2/10/2020
This middle school is barely functioning. Ms roman (police) is an ill-equipped personal apart from the school's culture program. They do not serve a student's will disabilities. The teachers quit left and right. This is the 3rd principal in three years.
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