Serving 309 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Harlem Link 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 top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 55-59% (which is higher than the New York state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25-29% (which is lower than the New York state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the New York state average of 61% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 309 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 97%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NY
- Math Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 85-89% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
School Overview
Harlem Link Charter School's student population of 309 students has declined by 26% over five school years.
The teacher population of 24 teachers has declined by 41% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
309 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
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School Rankings
Harlem Link Charter School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 4,346 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Harlem Link Charter School is 0.53, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.73. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2660 out of 4346 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
85-89%
78%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
11:1
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American Indian
1%
1%
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Hispanic
32%
31%
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Black
61%
15%
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White
3%
39%
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Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
2%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
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Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)88.7%
34.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
86%
55%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
2%
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School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Harlem Link Charter School's ranking?
Harlem Link Charter School is ranked #2660 out of 4,346 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New York.
What schools are Harlem Link Charter School often compared to?
Harlem Link Charter Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Locke School Of Arts And Engineering, Central Park East I 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 52% NY state average), while 25-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
How many students attend Harlem Link Charter School?
309 students attend Harlem Link Charter School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
61% of Harlem Link Charter School students are Black, 32% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are White, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Harlem Link Charter School?
Harlem Link Charter School has a student ration of 13:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Harlem Link Charter School offer ?
Harlem Link Charter School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Harlem Link Charter School part of?
Harlem Link Charter School is part of Harlem Link Charter School District.
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