Below Average
#3763 of 4,742 schools in NY
East Harlem Scholars Academy Charter School
School · East Harlem Scholars Academy Charter School · New York, NY
A charter school in New York, NY where students score 8 points below what's typical for similar communities.
2050 2ND AVE, New York, NY 10026
- Math 20% proficient (2022)
- Reading 41% proficient (2022)
- 3/5 advanced STEM subjects
Academics
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Students at East Harlem Scholars Academy Charter School score 31% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 39%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NY average.
Trend
↑ ImprovingProficiency has improved 11 points since 2013, reaching 31% in 2022, across a 10-year record (2013–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 37% (multi-year average, 2013-2022) · reading/ELA 23% (multi-year average, 2013-2022)
Based on 6 test records from NY state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
87.4%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where East Harlem Scholars Academy Charter School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 97Walker's Paradise
- Transit 100Rider’s Paradise
- Bike 82Very Bikeable
- City Safety: High3,049/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (New York), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$74,140
Median home value
$1,014,100
Median rent
$1,546/mo
College educated
53.5%
Homeownership
23%
Poverty rate
17.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 10026; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dream Charter School East HarlemCharter · enrollment unverified | 5.1 | PK–12 | 0.1 mi | 992 | Compare → |
| Harbor Science and Arts Charter SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified | 3.5 | K–9 | 0.4 mi | 238 | Compare → |
| Cooke SchoolPrivate · tuition | 7.5private | K–12 | 0.6 mi | 288 | Compare → |
| La Scuola D'italiaPrivate · tuition | 5.0private | PK–12 | 0.7 mi | 110 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
East Harlem Scholars Academy Charter School
- Schools in district
- 1
- Rank in district
- #1 of 1
- District spending per student
- $32,561NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- The source release did not match this district identifier.
East Harlem Scholars Academy Charter School is listed in EAST HARLEM SCHOLARS ACADEMY CHARTER SCHOOL; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About East Harlem Scholars Academy Charter School
East Harlem Scholars Academy Charter School is a public school in New York, NY, part of East Harlem Scholars Academy Charter School, serving approximately 897 students in grades Pre-K-12th with a 14.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.7 out of 10 and ranks #3,763 of 4,742 schools in NY. State assessment records show 37% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2013-2022) and 23% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2013-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about East Harlem Scholars Academy Charter School
What grades does East Harlem Scholars Academy Charter School serve?
East Harlem Scholars Academy Charter School serves students in grades Pre-K through 12th.
How many students attend East Harlem Scholars Academy Charter School?
East Harlem Scholars Academy Charter School has an enrollment of approximately 897 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at East Harlem Scholars Academy Charter School?
The student-teacher ratio at East Harlem Scholars Academy Charter School is 14.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does East Harlem Scholars Academy Charter School rank in NY?
East Harlem Scholars Academy Charter School ranks #3,763 of 4,742 schools in NY.
What is East Harlem Scholars Academy Charter School's MySchoolScout rating?
East Harlem Scholars Academy Charter School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.7 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at East Harlem Scholars Academy Charter School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, East Harlem Scholars Academy Charter School has 37% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2013-2022) and 23% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2013-2022).
Is East Harlem Scholars Academy Charter School a charter school?
Yes, East Harlem Scholars Academy Charter School is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is East Harlem Scholars Academy Charter School a Title I school?
No, East Harlem Scholars Academy Charter School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for East Harlem Scholars Academy Charter School?
87.4% of students at East Harlem Scholars Academy Charter School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 12th
- Enrollment
- 897
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 61
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- New York County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 66.1%
- Phone
- (212) 348-2518
- Area population (ZIP 10026)
- 37,113
- Area average commute
- 35.2 min
- Area median age
- 37.6
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 10026; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2013-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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