Serving 198 students in grades Kindergarten-4, Harlem Village Academy West 2 Charter School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60-69% (which is higher than the New York state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-59% (which is higher than the New York state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-4
- Enrollment: 198 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in NY
- Math Proficiency: 60-69% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 50-59% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Harlem Village Academy West 2 Charter School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
School Overview
Harlem Village Academy West 2 Charter School's student population of 198 students has grown by 51% over five school years.
The teacher population of 13 teachers has grown by 8% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-4
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
198 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
13 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Harlem Village Academy West 2 Charter School ranks within the top 30% of all 4,377 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Harlem Village Academy West 2 Charter School is 0.39, 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
#1313 out of 4377 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-69%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-59%
49%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
10%
Hispanic
22%
29%
Black
75%
16%
White
n/a
40%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
86%
53%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Harlem Village Academy West 2 Charter School's ranking?
Harlem Village Academy West 2 Charter School is ranked #1313 out of 4,377 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in New York.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
60-69% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% NY state average), while 50-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
How many students attend Harlem Village Academy West 2 Charter School?
198 students attend Harlem Village Academy West 2 Charter School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
75% of Harlem Village Academy West 2 Charter School students are Black, 22% of students are Hispanic, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Harlem Village Academy West 2 Charter School?
Harlem Village Academy West 2 Charter School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Harlem Village Academy West 2 Charter School offer ?
Harlem Village Academy West 2 Charter School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-4 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Harlem Village Academy West 2 Charter School part of?
Harlem Village Academy West 2 Charter School is part of Harlem Village Academy West 2 Charter School District.
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