Harlem Village Academy West Charter School
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Harlem Village Academy West Charter School

School code (DBN) 84M380

Grades K-5 · 74 WEST 124 STREET · Manhattan

Taylor Drozenski, Principal

Charter

About

Harlem Village Academy West Charter School is an elementary school serving grades K-5 in Manhattan. The school enrolls 444 students. Its student population has an Economic Need Index of 86 percent, which is slightly above the citywide median. Eighty-nine percent of students are eligible for free or reduced-price lunch. The school serves 3 percent English Language Learners, a figure well below the citywide 25th percentile, and 21 percent of students have Individualized Education Programs, which is near the citywide median. Academically, the school shows strong proficiency. In English Language Arts, 92 percent of students achieved proficiency, well above the citywide 75th percentile. Math proficiency was 99 percent, also well above the citywide 75th percentile. The school's suspension rate was 14 percent. Parent and student survey results are not available for this school.

Sources (4)

Academics

State test proficiency rates and acceleration.

ELA proficiency

92%

Math proficiency

99%

Proficiency rates are from the Grade 3–8 NYS state test (school-level).

Attendance rate

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Avg class size (general ed)

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Avg class size (ICT)

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Community & climate

Demographics, attendance, school survey results, and DOE quality ratings.

Quality signals

FacultyGoodAI-estimated

NYC School Survey, 2025-26

Teacher survey · overall positive

85%71% response rate

Survey topics, 2025-26

Safety88%city 93%
  • Teachers · My students are safe…outside around this school. [Elementary only].67%
  • Teachers · My students are safe…traveling between home and this school. [Elementary only].85%
  • Teachers · My students are safe…in the hallways, bathrooms, locker rooms, and cafeteria of this school. [Elementary only].100%
  • Teachers · My students are safe…in my class(es). [Elementary only].100%

Each question’s favorable response rate; the topic score (88%) is their average, vs 93% citywide.

Bullying prevention66%city 65%
  • Teachers · At this school students harass, bully, or intimidate other students.66%

Each question’s favorable response rate; the topic score (66%) is their average, vs 65% citywide.

Emotional support81%city 84%
  • Teachers · How many adults at this school…help students develop the skills they need to complete challenging coursework despite obstacles?83%
  • Teachers · How many adults at this school…tell their students they believe they can achieve high academic standards?86%
  • Teachers · How many adults at this school…teach students how to advocate for themselves?83%
  • Teachers · How many adults at this school…recognize disruptive behavior as social-emotional learning opportunities?81%
  • Teachers · How many adults at this school…have access to school-based supports to assist in behavioral/emotional escalations?71%

Each question’s favorable response rate; the topic score (81%) is their average, vs 84% citywide.

Academic expectations88%city 89%
  • Teachers · In this school, the staff believes that all students can learn, including Multilingual Learners/English language learners (MLs/ELLs), Emergent Multilingual Learners (EMLLs), and students with disabilities.82%
  • Teachers · This school has well-defined learning expectations for all students.97%
  • Teachers · How many students in your classes…have to work hard to do well?86%

Each question’s favorable response rate; the topic score (88%) is their average, vs 89% citywide.

College & career guidance76%city 90%
  • Teachers · It’s a priority at this school that adults…provide students with opportunities to learn about different career paths. [Elementary/Middle Only].76%

Each question’s favorable response rate; the topic score (76%) is their average, vs 90% citywide.

Family outreach98%city 96%
  • Teachers · At this school…teachers understand families' challenges and concerns.97%
  • Teachers · At this school…teachers work closely with families to meet students' needs.100%
  • Teachers · At this school…staff regularly communicate with families about how they can help students learn.100%
  • Teachers · At this school…school staff value families' race, ethnicity, culture, family structure, and background.95%

Each question’s favorable response rate; the topic score (98%) is their average, vs 96% citywide.

Show all survey topics

Instruction and Performance

Early Childhood Instruction97%city 94%
  • Teachers · In planning my last instructional unit, I had the resources and tools I needed to…meet the needs of the children in my classroom. [Early childhood].100%
  • Teachers · In planning my last instructional unit, I had the resources and tools I needed to…develop and facilitate intentional learning experiences grounded in the developmentally appropriate practices and play-based learning experiences emphasized in New York State Prekindergarten Learning Standards (NYSPLS) and/or Head Start Early Learning Outcomes Framework (ELOF). [Early childhood].91%
  • Teachers · In planning my last instructional unit, I had the resources and tools I needed to…help children engage with books and materials, or in other learning activities reflective of their diverse racial, cultural, and linguistic perspective. [Early childhood].100%

Each question’s favorable response rate; the topic score (97%) is their average, vs 94% citywide.

Strong Core Instruction93%city 92%
  • Teachers · In planning my last instructional unit, I had the resources and tools I needed to include multiple opportunities for…reading and writing experiences grounded in evidence from text, both literary and informational. [ELA].89%
  • Teachers · In planning my last instructional unit, I had the resources and tools I needed to include multiple opportunities for…students to interact with complex grade-level text and tasks, using scaffolding where appropriate. [ELA].89%
  • Teachers · In planning my last instructional unit, I had the resources and tools I needed to include multiple opportunities for…students to engage with texts and tasks reflective of their diverse racial, cultural, and linguistic perspective. [ELA].89%
  • Teachers · In planning my last instructional unit, I had the resources and tools I needed to include multiple opportunities for…students to engage in meaningful discussion that critically examines topics that connect to the daily lives of students. [ELA].83%
  • Teachers · In planning my last instructional unit, I had the resources and tools I needed to include multiple opportunities for…focusing deeply on the concepts emphasized in the standards to help students build strong foundations for learning. [ELA].95%
  • Teachers · In planning my last instructional unit, I had the resources and tools I needed to include multiple opportunities for…students to interact with complex grade-level text and tasks, using scaffolding where appropriate. [Math].100%
  • Teachers · In planning my last instructional unit, I had the resources and tools I needed to include multiple opportunities for…students to engage with texts and tasks reflective of their diverse racial, cultural, and linguistic perspective. [Math].95%
  • Teachers · In planning my last instructional unit, I had the resources and tools I needed to include multiple opportunities for…students to engage in meaningful discussion that critically examines topics that connect to the daily lives of students. [Math].100%
  • Teachers · In planning my last instructional unit, I had the resources and tools I needed to include multiple opportunities for…focusing deeply on the concepts emphasized in the standards to help students build strong foundations for learning. [Math].100%

Each question’s favorable response rate; the topic score (93%) is their average, vs 92% citywide.

Cultural Awareness and Inclusive Classroom Instruction90%city 92%
  • Teachers · I am able to...receive support around how to incorporate students' cultural and linguistic backgrounds in my practice.81%
  • Teachers · I am able to...appropriately modify instructional activities and materials to meet the developmental needs and learning interests of all my students.97%
  • Teachers · I am able to...ensure instruction represents multiple perspectives, cultures, and backgrounds.89%
  • Teachers · I am able to…ensure instruction represents multiple races and ethnicities.95%
  • Teachers · I am able to…ensure instruction represents multiple genders, gender identities and expressions and sexual orientations.86%
  • Teachers · I am able to...design instruction that is responsive to students’ needs (e.g. Multilingual Learners/English language learners (MLs/ELLs) or Emergent Multilingual Learners (EMLLs) proficiency and students with disabilities).83%
  • Teachers · I am able to...apply my knowledge of parents' various cultural backgrounds when collaborating with them regarding their child's educational progress.95%
  • Teachers · I am able to...develop appropriate Individualized Education Programs for my students with disabilities.97%
  • Teachers · I am able to...monitor progress on Individualized Education Program goals for my students with disabilities.97%
  • Teachers · I am able to...distinguish linguistic/cultural differences from learning difficulties.94%
  • Teachers · I have conversations about race and racism at my school that help me examine my own beliefs around identity.71%

Each question’s favorable response rate; the topic score (90%) is their average, vs 92% citywide.

Quality of Student Discussion71%city 68%
  • Teachers · How many students in your classes…build on each other’s ideas during class discussions?68%
  • Teachers · How many students in your classes…use data or text references to support their ideas?65%
  • Teachers · How many students in your classes…show that they respect each other’s ideas?74%
  • Teachers · How many students in your classes…provide constructive feedback to their peers/teachers?58%
  • Teachers · How many students in your classes…participate in class discussions at some point?89%

Each question’s favorable response rate; the topic score (71%) is their average, vs 68% citywide.

Classroom Behavior70%city 68%
  • Teachers · How many students in your classes…listen carefully when the teacher gives directions?68%
  • Teachers · How many students in your classes…follow the rules in class?70%
  • Teachers · How many students in your classes…respond to challenging questions in class?57%
  • Teachers · How many students in your classes…do their work when they are supposed to?86%

Each question’s favorable response rate; the topic score (70%) is their average, vs 68% citywide.

Safety and School Climate

Teacher-Principal Trust93%city 86%
  • Teachers · I feel respected by the principal/program leader at this school.97%
  • Teachers · The principal/program leader at this school is an effective manager who makes the school run smoothly.95%
  • Teachers · The principal/program leader has confidence in the expertise of the teachers at this school.97%
  • Teachers · I trust the principal/program leader at their word (to do what they say that they will do).90%
  • Teachers · The principal/program leader looks out for the personal welfare of the staff members.92%
  • Teachers · The principal/program leader places the needs of children ahead of personal interests.100%
  • Teachers · The principal and assistant principals function as a cohesive unit.81%

Each question’s favorable response rate; the topic score (93%) is their average, vs 86% citywide.

Conflict Resolution91%city 89%
  • Teachers · Behavioral supports are applied equitably to children in my school/program. [Birth-5].100%
  • Teachers · Conflicts are resolved fairly in my school.82%

Each question’s favorable response rate; the topic score (91%) is their average, vs 89% citywide.

Inclusive Learning Environment91%city 96%
  • Teachers · At this school, students with disabilities are included in all school activities.92%
  • Teachers · This school educates students with disabilities in the least restrictive environment appropriate.89%
  • Teachers · School staff treat students of different genders, gender identities and expressions and sexual orientations equally.91%
  • Teachers · School staff treat students of different races, cultures, or backgrounds equally.92%

Each question’s favorable response rate; the topic score (91%) is their average, vs 96% citywide.

Instructional Leadership88%city 89%
  • Teachers · The principal/program leader at this school...makes clear to the staff their expectations for meeting instructional goals.86%
  • Teachers · The principal/program leader at this school...understands how children learn.89%
  • Teachers · The principal/program leader at this school...sets high standards for student learning.100%
  • Teachers · The principal/assistant principal(s) at this school…supports teachers in implementing what they have learned in professional development.89%
  • Teachers · The principal/assistant principal(s) at this school…carefully tracks student academic progress.95%
  • Teachers · The principal/assistant principal(s) at this school…knows what’s going on in my classes.78%
  • Teachers · The principal/assistant principal(s) at this school…provides teachers with formative feedback to improve practice.84%
  • Teachers · The principal/school leader at this school...participates in instructional planning with teams of teachers.84%

Each question’s favorable response rate; the topic score (88%) is their average, vs 89% citywide.

School Commitment88%city 85%
  • Teachers · I usually look forward to each working day at this school.90%
  • Teachers · I would recommend this school to parents/guardians seeking a place for their child.89%
  • Teachers · I would recommend this school to other teachers as a place to work.85%

Each question’s favorable response rate; the topic score (88%) is their average, vs 85% citywide.

Quality of Professional Development84%city 85%
  • Teachers · Overall, my professional development experiences this year have...included enough time to think carefully about, try, and evaluate new ideas.86%
  • Teachers · Overall, my professional development experiences this year have...Included opportunities to engage in inquiry-based, professional collaboration with peers and/or mentors from other schools.81%
  • Teachers · Overall, my professional development experiences this year have...directly related to my students’ needs.86%

Each question’s favorable response rate; the topic score (84%) is their average, vs 85% citywide.

Program Coherence82%city 85%
  • Teachers · At this school…curriculum, instruction, and learning materials are well coordinated across the different grade levels at this school.86%
  • Teachers · At this school…once we start a new program, we follow up to make sure that it’s working.76%
  • Teachers · At this school…it is clear how all of the programs offered are connected to our school’s instructional vision.84%

Each question’s favorable response rate; the topic score (82%) is their average, vs 85% citywide.

Peer Collaboration80%city 88%
  • Teachers · At this school…the principal/program leader, teachers, and staff collaborate to make this school run effectively.92%
  • Teachers · At this school…teachers design instructional programs (e.g. lessons, units) together.74%
  • Teachers · At this school…teachers make a conscious effort to coordinate their teaching with instruction at other grade levels.75%

Each question’s favorable response rate; the topic score (80%) is their average, vs 88% citywide.

Teacher-Teacher Trust78%city 88%
  • Teachers · Teachers in this school trust each other.76%
  • Teachers · It's OK in this school to discuss feelings, worries, and frustrations with other teachers.76%
  • Teachers · I feel respected by other teachers at this school.82%

Each question’s favorable response rate; the topic score (78%) is their average, vs 88% citywide.

Innovation and Collective Responsibility69%city 81%
  • Teachers · How many teachers at this school…help build a welcoming school environment in the entire school, not just their classroom?64%
  • Teachers · How many teachers at this school…are actively trying to improve their teaching?79%
  • Teachers · How many teachers at this school…take responsibility for improving the school?62%
  • Teachers · How many teachers at this school…are eager to try new ideas?51%
  • Teachers · How many teachers at this school…feel responsible that all students learn?87%

Each question’s favorable response rate; the topic score (69%) is their average, vs 81% citywide.

Teacher Influence58%city 68%
  • Teachers · At this school…the principal/program leader encourages feedback through regular meetings with families and teacher leaders.95%
  • Teachers · How much influence do teachers have over school policy in...hiring new professional personnel?32%
  • Teachers · How much influence do teachers have over school policy in...planning how discretionary school funds should be used?27%
  • Teachers · How much influence do teachers have over school policy in...selecting instructional materials and/or curriculum used in classrooms?54%
  • Teachers · How much influence do teachers have over school policy in...setting standards for student behavior?84%

Each question’s favorable response rate; the topic score (58%) is their average, vs 68% citywide.

Relationships with Families

Building Families' Capacity as their Child's Primary Teacher100%city 99%
  • Teachers · At this school/program, teachers let families know that they can make a difference in their child's learning and development. [Birth-5].100%

Each question’s favorable response rate; the topic score (100%) is their average, vs 99% citywide.

Two-Way Communication100%city 98%
  • Teachers · At this school/program, teachers incorporate feedback from families into supporting children in the program. [Birth-5].100%

Each question’s favorable response rate; the topic score (100%) is their average, vs 98% citywide.

Building Families' Capacity as their Child's Primary Advocate95%city 98%
  • Teachers · It is a priority at this school/program that staff help families support their child’s transition to the next age-group. [Birth-5].100%
  • Teachers · It is a priority at this school/program that staff provide families with information about the annual application/enrollment process. [Birth-5].90%

Each question’s favorable response rate; the topic score (95%) is their average, vs 98% citywide.

Strong Relationships95%city 98%
  • Teachers · It is a priority at this school/program that we establish, model, and reinforce expectations for respectful and trusting relationships among children, families, and all staff. [Birth-5].90%
  • Teachers · At the beginning of the school year, teachers support children in adjusting to this school/program. [Birth-5].100%

Each question’s favorable response rate; the topic score (95%) is their average, vs 98% citywide.

School Description

School Facilities and Services98%city 83%
  • Teachers · This school is kept clean.97%
  • Teachers · This school is kept in good physical condition.97%
  • Teachers · Physical repairs to the school building are completed in a timely manner.100%

Each question’s favorable response rate; the topic score (98%) is their average, vs 83% citywide.

Overall positive % is averaged across every Pos/Neg survey question per respondent group (school year 2025-2026). Survey topics are the DOE’s framework measures (each the average favorable response across its questions; expand a topic to see them and the citywide average); the dimension scores themselves are no longer in the public data file.[3]

Operational health

Attendance

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Chronic absenteeism

32%

Suspension rate

14%

Teachers[7]

Teachers with 4+ years' experience

80%

Students per teacher

15:1

Teaching out of certification

76%

Teacher experience and certification from the NYSED School Report Card (2024–25); students per teacher = enrollment ÷ reported teachers. Fewer than 4 years counts as inexperienced.

Student body

Race / ethnicity[4]

  • Black 72%
  • Hispanic 23%
  • Multiracial 3%

School-level totals; may not sum to 100% due to rounding and small subgroup suppression.

Gender[4]

  • Female 51%
  • Male 49%

Female / male shares as published by the DOE; other gender identities aren’t reported in the source data.

Enrollment

444

Economic Need Index

86%

Free / reduced lunch

89%

English learners

3%

Students with IEPs

21%

Financials

[8]

What this school has to spend, and what it spends it on. Spending is not a measure of quality. Schools serving more students with higher needs receive more money.

Charter schools manage their own budgets rather than receiving a school allocation from the DOE, so the staffing and supplies breakdown the DOE publishes for district schools is not published for this school.

Spending

Total spend

$14.1MStudents: 444

51st percentile citywide

Total spend per student

$31,757

40th percentile citywide · city median $33,357

Location & commute

Where the school is and how to get there.

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Data sources

Sources cited on this page.

  1. 3.NYC DOE School Survey: Parent, teacher, and student survey results.
  2. 4.NYC DOE Demographic Snapshot: Enrollment and demographic breakdowns.
  3. 7.NYSED School Report Card: Teacher experience, certification, and pupil-teacher ratio.
  4. 8.NYSED Expenditures per Pupil: All-in spending per school and per student.