HARLEM CHILDREN'S ZONE PROMISE ACADEMY II CHARTER SCHOOL

Located in the vibrant community of Harlem at 35 East 125th Street in New York City, Harlem Children’s Zone Promise Academy II Charter School is an active, independent charter district serving students across a comprehensive Kindergarten through 12th-grade spectrum. Situated in a large city setting within the New York-Newark-Jersey City metropolitan area, this single-school district provides a continuous educational pathway for a diverse student body of 1,053 enrolled learners. The school’s demographics reflect its strong community roots, serving a predominantly Black (826 students) and Hispanic (183 students) student population across its elementary, middle, and high school divisions, with balanced enrollment across gender lines.

To support its rigorous academic and youth development goals, the district relies on a substantial operational footprint comprising over 286 full-time equivalent staff members. Instructional quality is driven by approximately 146 full-time equivalent teachers, resulting in an advantageous student-to-teacher ratio of roughly 7 to 1 that allows for individualized attention and tailored support. The teaching faculty is complemented by 20 instructional aides and a robust team of over 120 support staff members who oversee administrative, operational, and holistic student services. For parents, students, and educational researchers, Harlem Children’s Zone Promise Academy II stands as a well-resourced model of urban charter education dedicated to guiding Harlem youth from early childhood through high school graduation.