DREAM Charter School East Harlem

DREAM Charter School is a K-12 public charter school in Manhattan, recognized for its "Grow the Whole Child" model that integrates rigorous academics with social-emotional learning, health and wellness, and robust family engagement. The school demonstrates strong academic performance in its elementary and middle grades, with ELA and Math proficiency rates well above citywide medians. For high school students, the school reports an impressive graduation rate and a high percentage of graduates committing to post-secondary plans, supported by AP courses and personalized college counseling. Parents express overwhelmingly positive satisfaction with the school, highlighting a caring and dedicated staff. The school serves a higher proportion of students with special needs, addressed through an integrated co-teaching model with two teachers per classroom and comprehensive onsite support. While accelerated coursework is at the citywide minimum, overall proficiency remains high. Distinctive features include an extended-day, extended-year schedule with free afterschool and summer programs, and providing laptops to students. Student survey data indicates some concerns regarding bullying and physical altercations, and some high school reviews mention teacher turnover.