Democracy Preparatory Harlem Charter School

Developing on Both Metrics

Manhattan · K-8 · DBN: 84M481 · Charter School

Location

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Address: 207 West 133 Street, Manhattan, NY 10030
Grades Served: 0K,01,02,03,04,05,06,07,08,09,10,11,12
Principal: Katelyn Derry/Justin Richmond
Phone: 212-281-3061
Neighborhood: Central Harlem North-Polo Grounds
Council District: 9

2024-25 Metrics

Impact Score48%
Student growthnear median (50%)
Performance Score46%
Absolute outcomesnear median (49%)
Economic Need Index87%
Poverty indicatornear median (87%)
Enrollment369
Students

Year-over-Year Change

Impact Score

2023-24

49%

2024-25

48%

Performance Score

2023-24

52%

-6

2024-25

46%

Note: Year-over-year changes may reflect cohort differences, not actual school improvement.

Additional Metrics

Student Attendance: 82%
Teacher Attendance: 93%
Principal Tenure: 4.3 years
Teachers 3+ Years: 65%
Instruction Rating: Fair
Safety Rating: Needs Improvement
Families Rating: Good

Survey Results (% Positive)

Instruction/Learning: 71%
Safety: 54%
School Leadership: 81%
Student Support: 64%
Communication: 92%
Family Involvement: 86%
Family-School Trust: 92%

Survey results reflect responses from families, teachers, and students. Higher percentages indicate more positive responses.

Data Limitations

  • Only 2 years of Impact Score data available (2023-24, 2024-25)
  • Impact Score methodology not fully disclosed by NYC DOE
  • Cannot determine causation - only patterns and correlations
  • No student mobility data (selection effects cannot be ruled out)
  • Many schools change category year-over-year