Success Academy Charter School-harlem 1

SUCCESS ACADEMY CHARTER SCHOOL-HARLEM 1 serves 1,553 students from kindergarten through 12th grade in Manhattan's vibrant Harlem neighborhood. As a charter school operating within New York City's public education system, it provides families with an alternative educational option in a community where half of residents hold bachelor's degrees or higher. The school currently ranks #4079 out of 4758 schools statewide, placing it in the 14th percentile with a MySchoolScout rating of 3.2 out of 10, indicating significant room for academic growth.

While specific test score data isn't available, the school continues to work on strengthening its educational programs to better serve its diverse student population. Located on West 118th Street, the school sits in the heart of a dynamic urban community where the median household income is $68,831. The surrounding neighborhood reflects both opportunity and challenge, with a college graduation rate of 50% alongside a poverty rate of nearly 20%.

Despite the high median home values of over $1 million reflecting the area's ongoing development, many families still face economic pressures. The school operates in one of New York City's most historically significant neighborhoods, where educational achievement and community resilience continue to evolve together in this densely populated area of over 38,000 residents.

Success Academy Charter School-harlem 1 is a charter school — a publicly funded school that operates with more autonomy than traditional district schools. Charter schools often have distinct educational models or specialties. Parents should understand the school's specific mission, enrollment process, and how its approach differs from nearby district options.