Hebrew Language Academy Charter School is a public K-8 Charter school in Brooklyn, New York. HLA is an intentionally diverse charter school which teaches the Modern Hebrew language. Like all public schools HLA does not provide religious instruction and will neither encourage nor prohibit religious devotion.
Serving 614 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Hebrew Language Academy Charter School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 55% (which is higher than the New York state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 51% (which is higher than the New York state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 44:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 77% 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-8
- Enrollment: 614 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 44:1
- Minority Enrollment: 77%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in NY
- Math Proficiency: 55% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 51% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 50-59% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
School Overview
Hebrew Language Academy Charter School's student population of 614 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 14 teachers has declined by 12% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
614 students
Total Classroom Teachers
14 teachers
Year Founded
2009
School Rankings
Hebrew Language Academy Charter School ranks within the top 50% of all 4,346 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Hebrew Language Academy Charter School is 0.51, 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
#1847 out of 4346 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
55%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
51%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-59%
78%
Student-Teacher Ratio
44:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
10%
Hispanic
8%
31%
Black
66%
15%
White
23%
39%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
93%
55%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Hebrew Language Academy Charter School's ranking?
Hebrew Language Academy Charter School is ranked #1847 out of 4,346 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in New York.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
55% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% NY state average), while 51% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
How many students attend Hebrew Language Academy Charter School?
614 students attend Hebrew Language Academy Charter School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
66% of Hebrew Language Academy Charter School students are Black, 23% of students are White, 8% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Asian, 1% of students are Hawaiian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Hebrew Language Academy Charter School?
Hebrew Language Academy Charter School has a student ration of 44:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Hebrew Language Academy Charter School offer ?
Hebrew Language Academy Charter School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Hebrew Language Academy Charter School part of?
Hebrew Language Academy Charter School is part of Hebrew Language Academy Charter School District.
In what neighborhood is Hebrew Language Academy Charter School located?
Hebrew Language Academy Charter School is located in the Mill Basin neighborhood of Brooklyn, NY. There are 1 other public schools located in Mill Basin.
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