Harlem Academy admits promising children and supports them in cultivating their talents. During their time at Harlem Academy, students experience tremendous growth, emerging as avid readers, strong writers, and critical thinkers. We measure our success and our students’ success with the same metric: the extent to which each child is meeting his or her potential within an advanced academic environment.
Harlem Academy is reversing the downward trajectory that often defines the opportunities available to low-income children. Students enter with median scores in the 74th percentile and graduate at the 90th percentile.
Among our first eight classes of graduates, 95% of students have matriculated to selective schools. Nearly two-thirds have moved on to independent schools, with annual scholarships averaging $46,200.
Harlem Academy has closed the gap between its students and high-achieving, wealthier students, with 90% of graduates in our first four classes enrolled in four-year colleges.
GRADUATE SPOTLIGHT
ALUMNA SPOTLIGHT: TARA EAGAN '12
Tara Eagan ‘12 found her voice at Harlem Academy and she’s using it to make a positive difference at her new home, the University of Rochester...
When Ariana Phillips ’17 has a goal, nothing will stop her from achieving it. Whether it’s starting a new club at school, learning Russian, or overcoming a challenge.....
ALUMNI DISCUSS ISSUES OF DIVERSITY
“What do you remember about who you were at Harlem Academy?” That was the thought-provoking question that opened up our recent Homecoming Symposium: Alumni Panel Discussion...
Alexandria Brown ’14 and Anais Marston ’14 shared more than friendship when they were students at Harlem Academy – they also shared a love of science. As they prepare to begin their freshman year in college this fall – Alexandria at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute (RPI) and Anais at Northeastern – the two continue to follow a similar path.
ALUMNI MAKE A DIFFERENCE THIS SUMMER
While some students can’t wait to relax during summer break, Harlem Academy alumni look forward to internships and summer programs that allow them to pursue their interests, learn new skills, and give back to their community. We caught up with a few graduates to hear how they’re spending their summer.
CARRYING THE SCHOOL CREED FORWARD: JOSE MENCIA '14
Jose Mencia ’14 wanted to attend boarding school, but his performance in middle school was not quite strong enough to earn a scholarship. He enrolled at a college-prep Catholic high school in the Bronx but refused to give up on his dream. Jose stayed in contact with Harlem Academy, found allies at his high school, and worked hard to improve his grades.
Before coming to Harlem Academy, Wassa Bagayoko ’13 was not being pushed to reach her potential. At Harlem Academy, she found the challenge she was seeking and thrived academically. She graduated with a full scholarship to the prestigious Chapin School. Now Wassa is enrolled as a freshman at Brown University.