east harlem scholars academy High School
(9th-12th)

Overview

At East Harlem Scholars Academies, we believe that all young people deserve a great education in a challenging, nurturing, and inspiring environment. Our scholars build the academic skills, strength of character, and emotional well-being to thrive in school and lead in their communities.

a Track Record of College Success

East Harlem Scholars Academies are operated by East Harlem Tutorial Program (EHTP), a community-based organization providing students with the knowledge, tools, and skills they need to succeed in college and career since 1958. The High School opened its doors to scholars in ninth grade beginning August 2019, welcoming students in our charter schools since Kindergarten as well as from our neighborhood at large. 

As the pandemic unfolded, our schools supported our students and families with emergency financial and technology assistance when we transitioned to virtual learning in March 2020, We remained connected virtually throughout the 2020-2021 school year, and welcomed scholars back into our physical classrooms in August 2021.

Our founding class of seniors graduated in June 2023. 

school Community

East Harlem Scholars Academy High School’s population reflects the communities we serve in East Harlem and the South Bronx. We serve 326 students in grades 9-12.

• 83% of students are eligible for free or reduced price lunch

• 32% of EHSAstudentshaveidentified special needs

• 5% of students are Multilingual Language Learners

• Student breakdown includes: 67% Latinx; 28% Black; 2% Native American; 2% Multiracial;
  1% Asian and other; 1% White

New State-of-the-Art Building now open!

EHTP built a new 70,000 square foot high school on 104th Street that includes science labs, robotics centers, music rooms, expansive classrooms, and more.

High School Curriculum

All courses offered at our school are equally rigorous and therefore are weighted equally. Students are pursuing NYS Regents Diplomas, and academic courses are designed to prepare students for those exams. Our school is offering the following Advanced Placement courses: AP Language and Composition, AP Environmental Science, AP Government and Economics. These classes are primarily offered to 12th graders, but some 11th grade scholars are also enrolled.

Our grade scale is as follows

• Below 70%: 1

• 70-79%: 2

• 80-89%: 3

• 90% & Above: 4

East Harlem Scholars Academy High School follows the pedagogy of Paulo Freire, which maintains that literacy, (reading, writing, critical thinking, action) is the pathway to liberation. Through this, our courses include reading to learn and written work in all subject areas. In these courses, our students draw from their own wealth of knowledge and experience to engage with their peers and content.

CURRENT CORE COURSE SEQUENCE

• English: English 9, English 10, English 11, English 12 or AP English Language & Composition

• Mathematics: Algebra I, Geometry, Algebra II, Pre-Calculus, Statistics*

• Science: Living Environment, Chemistry, Physics, AP Environmental Science

• History: Global History I, Global History II, US History, AP Govt. & Econ

ELECTIVE OFFERINGS

Scholars have a diverse array of electives available to them. These include:

Art, Computer Science, Creative Writing, Dance, Mandarin, Spanish, Music, Post-Secondary Readiness, Screenwriting, & Theater

*indicates a course we plan to offer next school year

EXTRACURRICULAR OPPORTUNITIES

East Harlem Scholars High School is dedicated to the principles of Love, Liberation, and Healing through SEL components, academic rigor, and extracurricular enrichment. We strive for 80% of scholars to participate in at least one extracurricular opportunity for exposure to clubs, sports, and activities that can cultivate their leadership skills, along with their communication, advocacy, and collaboration skills. Additionally, the school works closely with scholars in their Postsecondary Seminar to apply to summer opportunities that will allow them to practice their soft skills as well as their work readiness skills when applicable. The summer opportunity will also allow scholars to build new skills through trainings, feedback, and on-site experiences.

Extracurricular Activities

Student Government
Dance Team
Cooking Club
Improv Troupe
Q+A (LGBTQ+)
Guitar Club
K-Pop Club

ALUMNI SUPPORT

All graduates of Scholars Academy High School will join EHTP’s College Scholars program, where they receive support and resources to navigate the complexities of college, stay on track to graduate, and prepare for careers. Over the last five years, 95% of EHTP’s OST high school scholars have enrolled in college.  

College Scholars receive a host of academic, emotional, and career support via our Success Program. First year College Scholars continue their mentoring relationships, and all scholars meet with program staff at least once per semester for academic and career advising. College Scholars are also eligible for scholarships, opportunity grants, and emergency funding, as well as EHTP-sponsored internships.