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Democracy Prep Harlem Charter School

New York, NY

Test scores
New York State tests, 2024–25

English language arts

401 tested · 95% of students

47% scored proficient. In 2023–24, 36% did.

  • Level 414%
  • Level 332%
  • Level 234%
  • Level 119%

Math

394 tested · 94% of students

40% scored proficient. In 2023–24, 43% did.

  • Level 47%
  • Level 334%
  • Level 236%
  • Level 124%

Science

147 tested · 96% of students

35% scored proficient. In 2023–24, 29% did.

  • Level 43%
  • Level 333%
  • Level 246%
  • Level 119%

Proficient means Level 3 or 4, out of the students tested.

Safety incidents
New York State Education Department
Measure2022–232023–24
Enrolled1,0171,003
Sexual offense01
Assault32
Weapons possession41
Harassment, bullying, discrimination90
Cyberbullying21
Bomb threat01
Drugs215
Other threats10

None reported: Homicide, false alarm, alcohol.

Discipline
U.S. Department of Education

24.3% of students were suspended out of school at least once in 2023–24.

Measure2021–222023–24
Enrolled in the fall1,042991
Suspended out of school31.6% · 32924.3% · 241
Suspended in school8.2% · 851.4% · 14
Expelled0.0% · 00.0% · 0
NYC Quality Report
2024-25 · Ranked among all NYC public schools

High School

Taking Advanced Courses51%
Attendance Rate82%
Teacher Attendance93%
Experienced Teachers65%

K-8

Attendance Rate88%
Teacher Attendance93%
Experienced Teachers65%
School Transportation

2025-2026 school year

The transportation services this school receives. The city's Office of Pupil Transportation decides who qualifies and sets the specific stops, routes, and schedules, which aren't shown here.

  • Yellow bus to designated stops
    Stop-to-school service for general-education students.
  • Door-to-door service
    Curb-to-curb pickup, usually for students with an IEP, a 504 plan, or a medical need.
  • Student MetroCards or OMNY cards
    Public-transit fare for students who qualify.
  • After-school transportation
    Service for late-day and after-school programs.
Bus companies
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School Profile

Location

City, Large

Enrollment

1,012 students

Student-Teacher Ratio

12:1

Demographics
Hispanic/Latino27.9%
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White0.8%
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Black or African American67.2%
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Asian0.2%
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Two or More Races1.5%
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American Indian or Alaska Native2.2%
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Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander0.3%
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Courses and Activities

Updated 4mo ago

Clubs and Activities2

National Honor Society; Girls, Inc; Art Club; Movie Club; Creative Writing Club; Senior Committee; 9th Grade Scholar Leadership Council; Korean Arts & Culture Club; Coding Club; Dance Team; Theatre Club; The Cooking Club; Chess Club; Tabletop Tuesdays (DnD/Gaming Club); 10th Grade Scholar Leadership Council; 11th Grade Scholar Leadership Council; Korean Honor Society; GSA; Financial Club;

Public school directory

NCES ID 360101006183

District
Democracy Prep Harlem Charter School
Status
Open
School category
Regular School
Charter
Yes
Virtual instruction
No virtual instruction
Enrollment
1,012 students
Teachers (FTE)
87.7

Sources