Harlem Academy is an independent school that drives equity of opportunity for promising students, guiding them to thrive at the highest academic levels and one day make a mark on the world.
When Drew Roberts ’20 applied to several historically black colleges and universities, Spelman was at the top of her list. “I’m beyond excited that I was accepted,” she says. “Spelman is one of the top HBCUs. It’s very competitive and the students are extremely hardworking women.” U.S. News & World report agrees, ranking Spelman College as the No. 1 HBCU in the nation.
We couldn't be prouder of the class of 2024. This fall, they will be heading to top secondary schools where they will continue to grow academically, discover new interests, and contribute to their communities.
Last month, Head of School Vinny Dotoli welcomed Carol Sutton Lewis, founder of Ground Control Parenting, for an informative and inspiring conversation as part of our ongoing commitment to family partnership and sharing strategies to nurture excellence. Here are some highlights from what we learned:
Every spring since 2016, Harlem Academy eighth graders have taken a three-day leadership trip to Washington to meet with some of the country’s leaders, visit important monuments and museums, and enjoy the city.
The annual edition of Harlem Academy Journal is here! Check out this window into the school’s mission to drive equity of opportunity for promising students – featuring stories of alumni who are making a difference, the growth of our middle school, a trivia challenge in honor of our 20th anniversary, and much more. Click here to read the Journal.
As an avid photographer, Marianna “Mari” Lee ’20, a senior at Miss Porter’s, was thrilled when she received a Hill Arts Foundation fellowship last summer.
With the addition of a new section of sixth grade this year, our middle school has expanded to serve even more promising students. It’s been wonderful to see new and returning students meld as a group as they share experiences and build bonds both inside and outside of school.
Step inside the doors of Harlem Academy, and you’ll find students who love learning and strive to excel, teachers nurturing intellectual curiosity and growth, and a close-knit community bound by shared values and a mission to drive equity of opportunity for our students. Here’s a look back at 20 years of rigor, community, and joy.
Harlem Academy was featured in a Christian Science Monitor article this week, emphasizing how the school fills an opportunity gap for gifted students in New York City.
Something exciting this way comes! It’s highlights of our middle schoolers’ performance of Macbeth – just one of the many Shakespeare plays our students have staged over the years.
When students take a field trip in their own city, it can be a learning experience in more ways than one – especially when they have the opportunity to design the outing themselves.
As we celebrate our 20th year, please read our impact report to learn about Harlem Academy’s strategic growth, proudest moments, and transformational outcomes since the school’s founding in 2004.
We have come a long way since 2004, when a small group of parents, students, teachers, and supporters came together with a bold vision to overturn the status quo for promising students in Harlem.
Harlem Academy is an independent school (grades K-8) that drives equity of opportunity for promising students, guiding them to thrive at the highest academic levels and one day make a mark on the world.