Harlem Hebrew Language Academy Charter School (Closed 2023)

147 St Nicholas Ave
New York, NY 10026
2/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 410 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Harlem Hebrew Language 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 was 23% (which was lower than the New York state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 35% (which was lower than the New York state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 was higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment was 94% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which was higher than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic and Black).

School Overview

School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
410 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers

School Rankings

This School
State Level (NY)
#3693 out of 4346 schools
(Bottom 50%)
23%
52%
35%
49%
30-39%
78%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
11:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
1%
10%
Hispanic
46%
30%
Black
45%
15%
White
6%
40%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
0.59
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
87%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Harlem Hebrew Language Academy Charter School District
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Harlem Hebrew Language Academy Charter School's ranking?
Harlem Hebrew Language Academy Charter School is ranked #3693 out of 4,346 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New York.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
23% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% NY state average), while 35% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
How many students attend Harlem Hebrew Language Academy Charter School?
410 students attend Harlem Hebrew Language Academy Charter School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
46% of Harlem Hebrew Language Academy Charter School students are Hispanic, 45% of students are Black, 6% of students are White, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Harlem Hebrew Language Academy Charter School?
Harlem Hebrew Language Academy Charter School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Harlem Hebrew Language Academy Charter School offer ?
Harlem Hebrew Language Academy Charter School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Harlem Hebrew Language Academy Charter School part of?
Harlem Hebrew Language Academy Charter School is part of Harlem Hebrew Language Academy Charter School District.

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