Serving 224 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Harlem Village Academy West 2 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 13:1 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 60% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 224 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- 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 2 Charter School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
School Overview
Harlem Village Academy West 2 Charter School's student population of 224 students has grown by 70% over five school years.
The teacher population of 17 teachers has grown by 41% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
224 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
School Rankings
Harlem Village Academy West 2 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 2 Charter School is 0.39, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. 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
13:1
11:1
American Indian
2%
1%
Asian
n/a
10%
Hispanic
18%
30%
Black
76%
16%
White
1%
40%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
85%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Harlem Village Academy West 2 Charter School's ranking?
Harlem Village Academy West 2 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 2 Charter School?
224 students attend Harlem Village Academy West 2 Charter School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
76% of Harlem Village Academy West 2 Charter School students are Black, 18% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Harlem Village Academy West 2 Charter School?
Harlem Village Academy West 2 Charter School has a student ration of 13:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Harlem Village Academy West 2 Charter School offer ?
Harlem Village Academy West 2 Charter School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Harlem Village Academy West 2 Charter School part of?
Harlem Village Academy West 2 Charter School is part of Harlem Village Academy West 2 Charter School District.
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