Serving 864 students in grades Prekindergarten-11, East Harlem Scholars Charter School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 55-59% (which is higher than the New York state average of 48%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-24% (which is lower than the New York state average of 40%).
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New York state average of 59% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-11
- Enrollment: 864 students
- Minority Enrollment: 97%
- Math Proficiency: 55-59%
- Reading Proficiency: 20-24%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
School Overview
East Harlem Scholars Charter School's student population of 864 students has grown by 47% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-11
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
864 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of East Harlem Scholars Charter School is 0.50, 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.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(14-15)55-59%
48%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(14-15)20-24%
40%
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
11:1
American Indian
2%
1%
Asian
1%
10%
Hispanic
66%
29%
Black
26%
16%
White
3%
41%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
1%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
75%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are East Harlem Scholars Charter School often compared to?
East Harlem Scholars 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?
55-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 48% NY state average), while 20-24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% NY state average).
How many students attend East Harlem Scholars Charter School?
864 students attend East Harlem Scholars Charter School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
66% of East Harlem Scholars Charter School students are Hispanic, 26% of students are Black, 3% of students are White, 2% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, 1% of students are Hawaiian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What grades does East Harlem Scholars Charter School offer ?
East Harlem Scholars Charter School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-11 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is East Harlem Scholars Charter School part of?
East Harlem Scholars 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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