Harlem Prep Charter School vs. Democracy Prep Harlem Charter School
Should you attend Harlem Prep Charter School or Democracy Prep Harlem Charter School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Harlem Prep Charter School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
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Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Democracy Prep Harlem Charter School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
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Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Overview
Serving 759 students in grades 3-12, Harlem Prep Charter School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 26% (which is lower than the New York state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40% (which is lower than the New York state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower 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).
Serving 1,017 students in grades Kindergarten-12, Democracy Prep Harlem Charter School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20% (which is lower than the New York state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 41% (which is lower than the New York state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the New York state level of 11:1.
Grades Offered
3-12
K-12
Total Students
759 students
1,017 students
% Male | % Female
48% | 52%
52% | 48%
Total Classroom Teachers
79 teachers
98 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
10:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#3256 out of 4377 schools in NY
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#3363 out of 4377 schools in NY
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
26%
20%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40%
41%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
53%
Graduation Rate
65-69%
80-84%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Kindergarten Students
-
48
Grade 1 Students
-
57
Grade 2 Students
-
60
Grade 3 Students
44
62
Grade 4 Students
49
59
Grade 5 Students
53
61
Grade 6 Students
82
93
Grade 7 Students
68
102
Grade 8 Students
71
118
Grade 9 Students
133
118
Grade 10 Students
104
101
Grade 11 Students
80
66
Grade 12 Students
75
66
Ungraded Students
-
6
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
1%
2%
% Asian
n/a
n/a
% Hispanic
39%
27%
% Black
57%
69%
% White
1%
n/a
% Hawaiian
1%
1%
% Two or more races
1%
1%
Diversity Score
0.53
0.45
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
85%
86%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
4%
