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Welcome to Harlem Academy
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.
Success
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99% of students enroll in selective secondary schools
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97% of graduates enroll in four-year colleges
School News
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Congratulations, Harlem Academy Chess Team
Harlem Academy’s chess team has been gaining momentum – and racking up an impressive collection of trophies and medals along the way.Read More -
Alumni Panelists Share Their Wisdom
Read MoreEarlier this year, we held an event to help guide young alumni on their career paths. On Monday, we had the pleasure of turning the tables and welcoming a panel of alumni to share their wisdom with current students and their families. -
An Enduring Impact: Jerome P. Kenney Scholarship Fund
Last spring, Harlem Academy Trustee Carol Kenney established the Jerome P. Kenney Scholarship Fund in honor of her late husband. “I wanted to carry Jerry’s legacy forward in a way that would have been meaningful to him,” she says.Read More -
Harlem Academy Renaissance Day
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The joy and energy surrounding last week’s inaugural Renaissance Day can still be felt throughout the school. -
Literary Historian Liz McHenry Shares Inspiring Insights With Students
Read MoreDear Friends,Last week, I was thrilled that Harlem Academy trustee and author Liz McHenry visited with our elementary and middle school students for a fascinating conversation. -
Inspiring Young Poets Take Center Stage
At their recent Celebrations of Learning, our sixth and eighth graders took center stage to perform creative, inspiring, and sometimes vulnerable original poetry for an audience of family and friends – a culmination of weeks spent deeply engaged in an exploration of the craft.Read More -
Forging a Path to Law
Toluwanimi “Tolu” Onanuga ’18, a junior at SUNY Albany, plans to attend law school after college, and he is determined to set himself up for success.Read More -
Pursuing a Love of Art in London
Our alumni venture all over the country for college. They head north to Dartmouth, south to Morehouse and Spelman, and west to Northwestern and even Stanford. However, no one has set their sights so far east that they crossed the Atlantic until Lisa Lushtak '20 enrolled at University College London (UCL) this past fall.Read More -
From the Head of School: Harlem Academy Hosts a Career Panel for Alumni
Read MoreDear Friends:
Just before winter break, I moderated a career panel for alumni and listened in on the lively breakout discussions that followed. -
A Holiday Reflection From the Head of School
Read MoreDear Friends,As we start the holiday break, I've been reflecting on all the people who make Harlem Academy and its mission come to life. -
A Year of Achievement
We are proud to share Harlem Academy’s 2023-2024 Annual Report, which highlights our students’ outstanding achievements and the school’s impact over the past year. Thank you for your support.Read More -
Harlem Academy Launches Inaugural Interscholastic Sports Team
Harlem Academy kicked off its interscholastic sports program this fall with a goal of driving even more transformational growth beyond the classroom.Read More -
Harlem Academy Students Recognized for Excellence
Three of our middle schoolers recently received recognition for giving back to the community.Read More -
An Alumna’s Story: Pursuing the Craft of Acting
MisaLove Smith ’17, a senior at Purchase College who is pursuing a bachelor of fine arts in acting, discovered her love of the craft at Harlem Academy – and it all started with Shakespeare and a love of reading. “I would read three books at a time,” she recalls. Teachers pushed MisaLove and her classmates to delve into texts, dissect authors' choices, interpret meanings, and back up their analyses. A class discussion of A Midsummer Night's Dream in sixth grade lit a spark. “It made me want to master Shakespeare.”Read More -
You're Invited: Join us at Harlem Academy’s 3rd Annual High School Fair
Not sure if boarding school is the right choice? Have questions about class size? Wondering about scholarships? Join us on October 5 at Harlem Academy’s Annual High School Fair!Read More -
Annual Results 2024
Check out our 2024 Annual Results to see our students’ outstanding achievements, the top secondary schools and colleges they go on to attend, and the expanded opportunities we are providing.Read More -
Message from the Head of School: A Great Opening Day
Read MoreDear Friends,The school added 20 seats this year with our expanding middle division, so we were able to welcome 185 students for a wonderful opening day yesterday. The experience was quintessential Harlem Academy – joyful community-building games balanced with opportunities to dive right into our rigorous and engaging curriculum. -
Next Stop, Westover
Recently, we shared news about where our older alumni are headed to college and Drew's journey to Spelman, the #1 HBCU in the country! Today, we want to highlight the high school selections of our newest class of graduates and share a window into another thoughtful approach to a key transition moment.Read More -
Next Stop, Spelman
Read MoreWhen 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. -
Class of 2024: Ready to Make a Mark on the World
Congratulations to the class of 2024! We've watched our eighth graders grow from young students with promise to leaders who bring talent, determination, and character to all they do. Click to see our graduation photo album. If you weren’t able to attend the ceremony, watch it here.Read More
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Harlem Academy is a laboratory for innovative programs and is dedicated to sharing its findings beyond its walls
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655 St. Nicholas Avenue
New York, NY, 10030
P (212) 348-2600
F (212) 348-3500
info@harlemacademy.org
Make a Tuition Payment
Financial and Privacy Information
Site Map
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.