Serving 900 students in grades Kindergarten-12, Democracy Prep Harlem Charter School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30% (which is lower than the New York state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 41% (which is lower than the New York state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 is equal to 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-12
- Enrollment: 900 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Graduation Rate: 80-84% (Btm 50% in NY)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 30% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 41% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 53% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Democracy Prep Harlem Charter School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Democracy Prep Harlem Charter School's student population of 900 students has declined by 21% over five school years.
The teacher population of 85 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
900 students
Total Classroom Teachers
85 teachers
School Motto
We are Harlem.
School Rankings
Democracy Prep Harlem Charter School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 4,346 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Democracy Prep Harlem Charter School is 0.47, 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
#3326 out of 4346 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
41%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
53%
78%
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
American Indian
2%
1%
Hispanic
29%
31%
Black
67%
15%
White
1%
39%
Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
80-84%
87%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)79.2%
34.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
89%
55%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Democracy Prep Harlem Charter School's ranking?
Democracy Prep Harlem Charter School is ranked #3326 out of 4,346 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New York.
What schools are Democracy Prep Harlem Charter School often compared to?
Democracy Prep Harlem Charter Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Harlem Prep Charter School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% NY state average), while 41% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
What is the graduation rate of Democracy Prep Harlem Charter School?
The graduation rate of Democracy Prep Harlem Charter School is 80-84%, which is lower than the New York state average of 87%.
How many students attend Democracy Prep Harlem Charter School?
900 students attend Democracy Prep Harlem Charter School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
67% of Democracy Prep Harlem Charter School students are Black, 29% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are White, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Democracy Prep Harlem Charter School?
Democracy Prep Harlem Charter School has a student ration of 11:1, which is equal to the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Democracy Prep Harlem Charter School offer ?
Democracy Prep Harlem Charter School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Democracy Prep Harlem Charter School part of?
Democracy Prep Harlem Charter School is part of Democracy Prep Harlem Charter School District.
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