Serving 1,138 students in grades Kindergarten-12, Harlem Children's Zone Promise Academy Charter School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 53% (which is higher than the New York state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 54% (which is higher than the New York state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 1,138 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Graduation Rate: ≥90% (Top 50% in NY)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 53% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 54% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 65-69% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Harlem Children's Zone Promise Academy Charter School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Harlem Children's Zone Promise Academy Charter School's student population of 1,138 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 65 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,138 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
65 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Harlem Children's Zone Promise Academy Charter School ranks within the top 50% of all 4,377 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Harlem Children's Zone Promise Academy Charter School is 0.37, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1615 out of 4377 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
53%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
54%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
78%
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
10%
Hispanic
20%
29%
Black
77%
16%
White
1%
40%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥90%
87%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
87%
53%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Harlem Children's Zone Promise Academy Charter School's ranking?
Harlem Children's Zone Promise Academy Charter School is ranked #1615 out of 4,377 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in New York.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
53% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% NY state average), while 54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
What is the graduation rate of Harlem Children's Zone Promise Academy Charter School?
The graduation rate of Harlem Children's Zone Promise Academy Charter School is 90%, which is higher than the New York state average of 87%.
How many students attend Harlem Children's Zone Promise Academy Charter School?
1,138 students attend Harlem Children's Zone Promise Academy Charter School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
77% of Harlem Children's Zone Promise Academy Charter School students are Black, 20% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are White, 1% of students are Hawaiian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Harlem Children's Zone Promise Academy Charter School?
Harlem Children's Zone Promise Academy Charter School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Harlem Children's Zone Promise Academy Charter School offer ?
Harlem Children's Zone Promise Academy Charter School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Harlem Children's Zone Promise Academy Charter School part of?
Harlem Children's Zone Promise Academy Charter School is part of Harlem Children's Zone Promise Academy Charter School District.
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