East Harlem Scholars Academy Charter School

East Harlem Scholars Academies describes its schools as high-performing, student-centered learning environments that pair a demanding academic program with frequent higher-order critical thinking so students learn to question, analyze, and apply their learning. They emphasize a nurturing, supportive setting that blends rigor with joy and prioritizes students’ cognitive, creative, social-emotional growth (and physical health) so scholars build confidence, self-awareness, and a love of learning. They also frame community engagement and service as core to students’ education and leadership development. (eastharlemscholars.org)

East Harlem Scholars Academies (a public charter network in East Harlem) directs families to apply for PK–12 by creating an account and submitting an application through SchoolMint for the 2026–2027 school year. (eastharlemscholars.org) Admissions are not first-come/first-served; if applications exceed available seats, the school uses a random lottery, and notes that any student in NYC can apply. (eastharlemscholars.org) The key date listed is “Admissions Lottery Day” on April 2 (the year is not specified on the Apply Today page, but it is presented in the context of the 2026–2027 application). (eastharlemscholars.org) If a family accepts an offer, they must submit enrollment documents including a birth certificate, two proofs of address, a recent physical form, immunization record, health insurance card, and (if applicable) an IEP; high school applicants must also provide an official school transcript. (eastharlemscholars.org) The website lists priority categories for offers including East Harlem/District 4 residents, NYCHA housing residents, multi-language learners/English language learners, siblings of current students, and children of current staff; it does not clearly explain waitlist procedures beyond the lottery/notification process. (eastharlemscholars.org)