HARLEM RENAISSANCE HIGH SCHOOL

www.harlemrenaissancehighschool.org

165 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Harlem Renaissance High School (HRHS) is a specialized transfer high school located in the heart of East Harlem, New York. It is designed specifically for students who have fallen behind in their traditional academic settings or who have experienced significant interruptions in their education. By offering a smaller, more intimate learning environment, the school focuses on re-engaging students and providing them with a clear, supported pathway toward earning a high school diploma.

The school emphasizes a holistic approach to education, combining personalized academic instruction with strong social-emotional support. Through partnerships with community organizations and a focus on restorative practices, HRHS aims to address the individual barriers its students may face, whether personal or academic. By fostering a culture of mentorship and perseverance, Harlem Renaissance High School seeks to empower its students to overcome past challenges, gain confidence, and prepare for future success in college, vocational training, or the workforce.

165

Total Students

17.0

Full-Time Teachers

9.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

89.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for HARLEM RENAISSANCE HIGH SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	3
Hispanic	63
Black	96
Asian	2
American Indian	1

Black
96 (58.2%)
Hispanic
63 (38.2%)
White
3 (1.8%)
Asian
2 (1.2%)
American Indian
1 (0.6%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT # 5
Phone:	(212)996-3795
Website:	http://www.harlemrenaissancehighschool.org
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	165
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	17.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	9.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	147
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 9 8

Grade 10 34

Grade 11 45

Grade 12 78