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Harlem Success Academy 1 Charter School

34 West 118 Street Manhattan, NY 10026
Q&A with the Principal, Jackie Albers

“Harlem Success Academy 1 aims to provide world class education for all its scholars. We are a K-8 school with an emphasis on academic rigor, but we also value highly …” Read More »

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34 West 118 Street
Manhattan, NY 10026
Harlem
  • Review from InsideSchools.org
  • What’s Special: Fast-paced curriculum; charter model allows for flexibility in hiring, scheduling, and lessons.
  • The Downside: School has little physical room to grow, so continued expansion will likely require a move.
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  • Performance9 Above Average
  • Satisfaction 4 Average
  • Diversity 4 Average
9/9 Key indicators of this school's performance, including test scores and graduation rates. View All Data »
Performance Statistics
3rd Grade English 674 / 800
Above Average
3rd Grade Math 705 / 800
Above Average
4th Grade English 690 / 800
Above Average
4th Grade Math 713 / 800
Above Average
4th Grade Science 93 / 100
Above Average
5th Grade English 682 / 800
Above Average
5th Grade Math 719 / 800
Above Average
6th Grade English 675 / 800
Above Average
6th Grade Math 713 / 800
Above Average
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More about Harlem Success Academy 1 Charter School

Population 617 students
School Type Secondary
Grades K-7th
2012 Progress
Report		 A
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