New YorkSchoolsHARLEM PREP CHARTER SCHOOL

HARLEM PREP CHARTER SCHOOL

PublicRegularCharterGrades 312
NEW YORK, New York · HARLEM PREP CHARTER SCHOOL
SCHOOL SNAPSHOT
Students647
Student:Teacher10.1:1
Free/Reduced Lunch89%
Title INo

Key Indicators

At-a-glance snapshot, compared to state averages where available

State avg: 462
647
Total Enrollment
State avg: 58%
89%+31pp
Free/Reduced Lunch
10.1:1
Student : Teacher
Public
Sector
No
Title I
Charter
Charter
3–12
Grade Span
Other
Level

Overview

HARLEM PREP CHARTER SCHOOL is a public other serving grades 3–12 in NEW YORK, New York. The school enrolls 647 students. It is part of the HARLEM PREP 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
10.1:1 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
89% free/reduced-lunch eligibility — schools in this range benefit from strong parent engagement programs

Key Facts

SectorPublic
School TypeRegular
LevelOther
Grade Span3–12
DistrictHARLEM PREP CHARTER SCHOOL
County36061
CityNEW YORK
ZIP10035
CharterYes
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID360006804870

Student Demographics

Total Enrollment647
White1.7%
Hispanic / Latino37.3%
Black / African American0.4%
Asian58.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native0.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.4%
Two or More Races1.0%

Race / Ethnicity Distribution

White
1.7%
Hispanic
37.3%
Black
0.4%
Asian
58.5%
Two+
1.0%
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 %89%
State Avg58%
Title INo
Source: NCES CCD (2023)