Serving 647 students in grades 3-12, Harlem Prep 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 33% (which is lower than the New York state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40% (which is lower than the New York state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower 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 61% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: 3-12
- Enrollment: 647 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Graduation Rate: 75-79% (Btm 50% in NY)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 33% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 60-64% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
School Overview
Harlem Prep Charter School's student population of 647 students has declined by 38% over five school years.
The teacher population of 65 teachers has declined by 26% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 3-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
647 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
65 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Harlem Prep 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 Prep Charter School is 0.52, 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
#3209 out of 4346 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
33%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
78%
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
11:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
2%
1%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
35%
31%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
Black
60%
15%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
White
1%
39%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
1%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
75-79%
87.2%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)89.2%
34.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
88%
55%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
2%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Harlem Prep Charter School's ranking?
Harlem Prep Charter School is ranked #3209 out of 4,346 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New York.
What schools are Harlem Prep Charter School often compared to?
Harlem Prep Charter Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Democracy Prep Harlem Charter School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
33% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% NY state average), while 40% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
What is the graduation rate of Harlem Prep Charter School?
The graduation rate of Harlem Prep Charter School is 75-79%, which is lower than the New York state average of 87.2%.
How many students attend Harlem Prep Charter School?
647 students attend Harlem Prep Charter School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
60% of Harlem Prep Charter School students are Black, 35% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are White, 1% of students are Hawaiian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Harlem Prep Charter School?
Harlem Prep Charter School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Harlem Prep Charter School offer ?
Harlem Prep Charter School offers enrollment in grades 3-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Harlem Prep Charter School part of?
Harlem Prep Charter School is part of Harlem Prep Charter School District.
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