Serving 1,164 students in grades Kindergarten-12, Harlem Children's Zone Promise Charter School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≥90% (which is higher than the New York state average of 55%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-59% (which is lower than the New York state average of 62%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the New York state average of 59% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 1,164 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Graduation Rate: ≥95% (Top 10% in NY)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≥90% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-59% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Harlem Children's Zone Promise Charter School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Graduation Rate
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Harlem Children's Zone Promise Charter School's student population of 1,164 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 80 teachers has grown by 21% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,164 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
80 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Harlem Children's Zone Promise Charter School ranks within the top 50% of all 4,093 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Harlem Children's Zone Promise Charter School is 0.36, 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
#1685 out of 4093 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥90%
55%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-59%
62%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
11:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
n/a
10%
Hispanic
19%
29%
Black
78%
16%
White
1%
41%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥95%
85%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
84%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Harlem Children's Zone Promise Charter School's ranking?
Harlem Children's Zone Promise Charter School is ranked #1685 out of 4,093 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in New York.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≥90% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 55% NY state average), while 40-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 62% NY state average).
What is the graduation rate of Harlem Children's Zone Promise Charter School?
The graduation rate of Harlem Children's Zone Promise Charter School is 95%, which is higher than the New York state average of 85%.
How many students attend Harlem Children's Zone Promise Charter School?
1,164 students attend Harlem Children's Zone Promise Charter School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
78% of Harlem Children's Zone Promise Charter School students are Black, 19% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are White, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Harlem Children's Zone Promise Charter School?
Harlem Children's Zone Promise Charter School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Harlem Children's Zone Promise Charter School offer ?
Harlem Children's Zone Promise Charter School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Harlem Children's Zone Promise Charter School part of?
Harlem Children's Zone Promise Charter School is part of Harlem Children's Zone Promise Academy Charter School District.
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