For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public school serving 922 students in East Harlem Scholars Academy Charter School District. This district's average testing ranking is 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in New York.
Public School in East Harlem Scholars Academy Charter School District have an average math proficiency score of 33% (versus the New York public school average of 53%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 49% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New York public school average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (NY)
# Schools
1 School
4,810 Schools
# Students
922 Students
2,503,634 Students
# Teachers
51 Teachers
218,347 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
18:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
East Harlem Scholars Academy Charter School District, which is ranked #788 of all 1,008 school districts in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
Overall District Rank
#795 out of 1017 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
33%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
42%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
78%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.47
0.73
% American Indian
1%
1%
% Asian
1%
10%
% Hispanic
69%
31%
% Black
25%
15%
% White
2%
39%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The school district's spending/student of $19,759 is less than the state median of $32,248. The school district spending/student has declined by 16% over four school years.
Spending
$18 MM
$80,737 MM
Spending / Student
$19,759
$32,248
Best East Harlem Scholars Academy Charter School District Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
East Harlem Scholars Academy Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2050 2nd Ave
New York, NY 10026
(212) 348-2518
New York, NY 10026
(212) 348-2518
Gr: PK-12 | 922 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to East Harlem Scholars Academy Charter School District?
East Harlem Scholars Academy Charter School District manages 1 public schools serving 922 students.
What is the rank of East Harlem Scholars Academy Charter School District?
East Harlem Scholars Academy Charter School District is ranked #788 out of 1,008 school districts in New York (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in East Harlem Scholars Academy Charter School District?
69% of East Harlem Scholars Academy Charter School District students are Hispanic, 25% of students are Black, 2% of students are White, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of East Harlem Scholars Academy Charter School District?
East Harlem Scholars Academy Charter School District has a student/teacher ratio of 18:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What is East Harlem Scholars Academy Charter School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $19,759 is less than the state median of $32,248. The school district spending/student has declined by 16% over four school years.
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