Very Good
#1476 of 4,742 schools in NY
Top 31% in state
Harlem Children's Zone Promise Academy II Charter School
School · Harlem Children's Zone Promise Academy II Charter School · New York, NY
A charter school in New York, NY where students score 10 points above what's typical for similar communities.
35 E 125TH ST, New York, NY 10035
- Math 41% proficient (2022)
- Reading 53% proficient (2022)
- 90%+ 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Harlem Children's Zone Promise Academy II Charter School score 47% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 37%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NY average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 48 points since 2019, to 47% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 76% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 65% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 24 test records from NY state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
93.9%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Harlem Children's Zone Promise Academy II Charter School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 99Walker's Paradise
- Transit 100Rider’s Paradise
- Bike 78Very 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
$40,556
Median home value
$663,500
Median rent
$1,283/mo
College educated
30.7%
Homeownership
9.9%
Poverty rate
37.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 10035; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Harlem Children's Zone Promise Academy II Charter School
- Schools in district
- 1
- Rank in district
- #1 of 1
- District spending per student
- $29,409NCES 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.
Harlem Children's Zone Promise Academy II Charter School is listed in HARLEM CHILDREN'S ZONE PROMISE ACADEMY II CHARTER SCHOOL; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Harlem Children's Zone Promise Academy II Charter School
Harlem Children's Zone Promise Academy II Charter School is a public school in New York, NY, part of Harlem Children's Zone Promise Academy II Charter School, serving approximately 1,054 students in grades Kindergarten-12th with a 16.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.2 out of 10 and ranks #1,476 of 4,742 schools in NY. State assessment records show 76% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 65% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Harlem Children's Zone Promise Academy II Charter School
What grades does Harlem Children's Zone Promise Academy II Charter School serve?
Harlem Children's Zone Promise Academy II Charter School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 12th.
How many students attend Harlem Children's Zone Promise Academy II Charter School?
Harlem Children's Zone Promise Academy II Charter School has an enrollment of approximately 1,054 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Harlem Children's Zone Promise Academy II Charter School?
The student-teacher ratio at Harlem Children's Zone Promise Academy II Charter School is 16.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Harlem Children's Zone Promise Academy II Charter School rank in NY?
Harlem Children's Zone Promise Academy II Charter School ranks #1,476 of 4,742 schools in NY.
What is Harlem Children's Zone Promise Academy II Charter School's MySchoolScout rating?
Harlem Children's Zone Promise Academy II Charter School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.2 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 Harlem Children's Zone Promise Academy II Charter School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Harlem Children's Zone Promise Academy II Charter School has 76% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 65% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Harlem Children's Zone Promise Academy II Charter School a charter school?
Yes, Harlem Children's Zone Promise Academy II Charter School is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Harlem Children's Zone Promise Academy II Charter School a Title I school?
No, Harlem Children's Zone Promise Academy II Charter School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Harlem Children's Zone Promise Academy II Charter School?
93.9% of students at Harlem Children's Zone Promise Academy II 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
- Kindergarten – 12th
- Enrollment
- 1,054
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 16.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 65
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- New York County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 20.7%
- Phone
- (212) 360-3255
- 4-Year Graduation
- 90%+
- Area population (ZIP 10035)
- 39,082
- Area average commute
- 37.6 min
- Area median age
- 36.9
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 10035; 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, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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