Serving 446 students in grades Kindergarten-4, Harlem Village Academy West Charter School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 85-89% (which is higher than the New York state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-59% (which is higher than the New York state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 25:1 is higher 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 61% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-4
- Enrollment: 446 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 25:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in NY
- Math Proficiency: 85-89% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 50-59% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Harlem Village Academy West Charter School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Community Size
School Overview
Harlem Village Academy West Charter School's student population of 446 students has grown by 240% over five school years.
The teacher population of 18 teachers has grown by 50% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-4
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
446 students
Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers
School Rankings
Harlem Village Academy West Charter School ranks within the top 20% of all 4,346 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Harlem Village Academy West Charter School is 0.45, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.73. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#835 out of 4346 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
85-89%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-59%
49%
Student-Teacher Ratio
25:1
11:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
1%
10%
Hispanic
23%
31%
Black
71%
15%
White
1%
39%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
86%
55%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Harlem Village Academy West Charter School's ranking?
Harlem Village Academy West Charter School is ranked #835 out of 4,346 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in New York.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
85-89% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% NY state average), while 50-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
How many students attend Harlem Village Academy West Charter School?
446 students attend Harlem Village Academy West Charter School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
71% of Harlem Village Academy West Charter School students are Black, 23% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Harlem Village Academy West Charter School?
Harlem Village Academy West Charter School has a student ration of 25:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Harlem Village Academy West Charter School offer ?
Harlem Village Academy West Charter School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-4 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Harlem Village Academy West Charter School part of?
Harlem Village Academy West Charter School is part of Harlem Village Academy West Charter School District.
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