Harbor Science and Arts Charter School
Grades 1-8 · 132 EAST 111 STREET · Manhattan
Joanne Hunt, Principal · 212-427-2244
About
Harbor Science and Arts Charter School, located in Manhattan's East Harlem, serves students in grades 1-8 as one of New York City's oldest charter schools, established in 2000. The school is known for fostering a warm, safe, and friendly environment, with parents often describing it as a family-like community where everyone knows each other. The principal is noted for personally greeting families daily, contributing to a welcoming atmosphere. The school's mission emphasizes a rigorous academic program that integrates character building, physical wellness, and the arts. While ELA proficiency is near the citywide median, math proficiency is a concern, falling at the 25th percentile compared to other NYC schools. Despite some older concerns about resources and teacher turnover, more recent sentiment highlights strong communication between staff and parents, and a dedicated administration that supports its teachers. The school prides itself on its small, individualized learning community and commitment to parent engagement.
Academics
State test proficiency rates and acceleration.
ELA proficiency
52%
Math proficiency
41%
Proficiency rates are from the Grade 3–8 NYS state test (school-level).
Attendance rate
Community & climate
Demographics, attendance, school survey results, and DOE quality ratings.
Quality signals
Parent survey · overall positive
90%19% response rate
Survey topics
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
$5.0MStudents: 243
Location & commute
Where the school is and how to get there.