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East Harlem Scholars Academy Charter School

Grades: Pre-K, K-8
2050 Second Avenue
Manhattan NY 10029
Phone: 212-348-2518

Our Insights

East Harlem Scholars Academy Charter School is a charter school that serves grades Pre-K, K-8. It is an independent public school open to all New York City students.

Why might this school be a good fit? It offers another option. Charter schools vary in approach and discipline and some offer longer school days and school years.

To enroll in this school, you must enter a lottery that is separate from the NYC Public Schools enrollment process. A charter school gives priority to children residing in its school district. For more information visit our Charter School page, and the school's website under "Contact & Location."

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School Stats

Citywide Average Key
This school is Better Near Worse than the citywide average

Is this school safe and well-run?

From the 2019-20 NY State Report Card

How many students were suspended?
8%
1% Citywide Average
Teacher turnover rate
-3134%
-3134% Citywide Average

From this school's most recent Quality Review Report

Are teachers effective?

From 2023 End-of-year Attendance and Chronic Absenteeism Report

How many teachers have 3 or more years of experience teaching?
40%
80% Citywide Average
Years of principal experience at this school
2.0

How do students perform academically?

From the New York State 2022-2023 Assessment Database

How many elementary school students scored 3-4 on the state math exam?
39%
53% Citywide Average
How many elementary school students scored 3-4 on the state reading exam?
46%
50% Citywide Average
How many middle school students scored 3-4 on the state math exam?
22%
52% Citywide Average
How many middle school students scored 3-4 on the state reading exam?
44%
57% Citywide Average

From the 2021 Middle School Directory

What high schools do most graduates attend?
-33.59735907

From the 2023-24 School Quality Guide

How many 8th-graders earn high school credit?
18%
35% Citywide Average

What is the Pre-K like?

From the NYC Program Assessment (CLASS and ECERS-R) Database through 2019-2020

Instruction: Teachers ask kids to explain their reasoning when they solve problems
Activities: Children explore art, music, sand/water, dramatic play and more
Language: Teachers talk and listen to kids in a supportive way
Interaction: Teachers ask kids good questions and invite back-and-forth conversation

Who does this school serve?

From the 2022-23 Demographic Snapshot

Enrollment
929
Asian
2%
Black
24%
Hispanic
68%
White
3%
Other
3%
Free or reduced priced lunch
87%
Students with disabilities
27%
English language learners
11%
Pre-K seats
23
3-K seats
-32

From the 2023-24 School Quality Guide

Average daily attendance
87%
90% Citywide Average
How many students miss 18 or more days of school?
50%
36% Citywide Average

From the 2020 School Directories

How does this school serve special populations?

From the New York State 2022-2023 Assessment Database

How many students with disabilities scored 3-4 on the state math exam?
12%
27% Citywide Average
How many students with disabilities scored 3-4 on the state reading exam?
22%
21% Citywide Average
How many English language learners scored 3-4 on the state math exam?
19%
17% Citywide Average
How many English language learners scored 3-4 on the state reading exam?
38%
12% Citywide Average


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Contact & Location

Location

East Harlem (District 4)
Trains: 2 Line, 3 Line to Central Park North-110th St; 6 Line to 103rd St; 6 Line to 110th St
Buses: M2, M3, M4, M101, M102, M103, M106, M15, M15-SBS, M96, M98

Contact

Principal
Anisa Phillip

Other Details

Shared campus?
No
This school is in its own building.
Metal detectors?
No

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