Harlem Prep Charter School serves 987 students in grades Kindergarten-12.
Harlem Prep Charter School placed in the top 1% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 1%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≥95% (which is higher than the New York state average of 55%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≥95% (which is higher than the New York state average of 62%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is equal to 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 (2023-24)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 987 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Graduation Rate: 70-74% (Btm 50% in NY)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 1%
- Math Proficiency: ≥95% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≥95% (Top 1%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Harlem Prep Charter School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Harlem Prep Charter School's student population of 987 students has grown by 17% over five school years.
The teacher population of 90 teachers has grown by 36% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
987 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers
90 teachers

Students by Grade

School Rankings
Harlem Prep Charter School is ranked within the top 1% of all 4,093 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.
The diversity score of Harlem Prep Charter School is 0.52, 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
#36 out of 4093 schools
(Top 1%)
(Top 1%)

Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥95%
55%

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥95%
62%

Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1

American Indian
2%
1%

Asian
n/a
10%

Hispanic
38%
29%

Black
58%
16%

White
1%
41%

Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
3%

All Ethnic Groups



Graduation Rate
70-74%
85%

Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
83%
51%

Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
3%

School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) 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 #36 out of 4,093 schools, which ranks it among the top 1% 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?
≥95% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 55% NY state average), while ≥95% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 62% NY state average).
What is the graduation rate of Harlem Prep Charter School?
The graduation rate of Harlem Prep Charter School is 70-74%, which is lower than the New York state average of 85%.
How many students attend Harlem Prep Charter School?
987 students attend Harlem Prep Charter School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
58% of Harlem Prep Charter School students are Black, 38% of students are Hispanic, 2% 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 Prep Charter School?
Harlem Prep Charter School has a student ration of 11:1, which is equal to the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Harlem Prep Charter School offer ?
Harlem Prep Charter School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12 (offers virtual instruction).
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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