Overview
DEMOCRACY PREP HARLEM CHARTER SCHOOL is a public other serving grades 0–12 in NEW YORK, New York. The school enrolls 900 students. It is part of the DEMOCRACY PREP HARLEM CHARTER SCHOOL district. The school operates as a charter school.
Source: NCES CCD (2023)
Strengths & Things to Consider
Indicators pulled CCD and benchmarked against New York state averages. This is not a ranking — different families value different things.
Strengths
Smaller-than-average class sizes
10.7:1 student-to-teacher ratio (US average ≈ 16:1)
Charter school with flexibility in curriculum
Publicly funded with greater autonomy over instruction and staffing
Things to Consider
Higher share of students from low-income families
90% free/reduced-lunch eligibility — schools in this range benefit from strong parent engagement programs
Key Facts
SectorPublic
School TypeRegular
LevelOther
Grade Span0–12
DistrictDEMOCRACY PREP HARLEM CHARTER SCHOOL
County36061
CityNEW YORK
ZIP10030
CharterYes
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID360101006183
Student Demographics
Total Enrollment900
White2.3%
Hispanic / Latino27.9%
Black / African American0.5%
Asian67.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native0.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.5%
Two or More Races1.3%
Race / Ethnicity Distribution
Source: NCES CCD (2023)
Equity & Title I
In the United States, Free/Reduced Lunch (FRL) eligibility is the primary federal proxy for student poverty. Schools with 40% or more FRL-eligible students typically qualify for Title I school-wide programs.
FRL %90%
State Avg58%
Title INo
Source: NCES CCD (2023)