Success Academy Charter School-Harlem 1

Success Academy Charter School-Harlem 1 is a high-performing public charter school in New York City, serving 1,553 students from kindergarten through 12th grade. The school is part of the Success Academy Charter School network, which operates several top-ranked charter schools in the city.

Success Academy Charter School-Harlem 1 consistently outperforms the state average on standardized tests across all grade levels and subject areas. For example, in the 2024-2025 school year, 98.78% of 3rd graders were proficient or better in English Language Arts, compared to the state average of 54.15%. In math, 100% of 3rd graders were proficient or better, compared to the state average of 59.7%. The school also maintains a high four-year graduation rate, ranging from 84.3% to 85.1% in recent years, which is above the state average. Additionally, the school's dropout rates have been relatively low, ranging from 4.5% to 10% in the past few years.

When compared to nearby charter schools, such as Harbor Science And Arts Charter School, Harlem Children's Zone Promise Academy Charter School, and Democracy Prep Endurance Charter School, Success Academy Charter School-Harlem 1 stands out as a high-performing institution with significantly higher proficiency rates in English Language Arts and Math. This level of academic achievement is impressive and suggests the school's educational model and teaching practices are highly effective, even though a significant portion of its student population comes from low-income families, as indicated by the high percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.