Eagle Academy for Young Men of Harlem

Test scores here are significantly below the district average — 24.5% in ELA and 20.4% in math compared to District 5 averages of 54% and 51%. However, there's a notable trend worth watching: scores spiked in 2024 to 29% ELA and 34% math before dropping back in 2025, suggesting the school can achieve at higher levels when conditions align. Grade 7 outperforming Grade 8 (28% vs 20% ELA) hints that younger cohorts may be benefiting from recent interventions. With 40% of students having IEPs and an economic need index of 86%, the student population faces real structural barriers that simple proficiency comparisons don't capture.

The survey data tells a striking story: families absolutely love this school (97% satisfaction, 99% trust in teachers and principal), and teachers report strong instruction quality (93%). Yet only 69% of teachers trust each other collegially, and chronic absenteeism at 75% is a serious red flag — nearly all students are missing significant school time. The zero suspensions suggest a restorative or supportive discipline approach, but if students aren't showing up, that approach needs to address attendance as a core issue. Teacher-principal trust sits at 81%, decent but notably lower than the near-universal family trust.

This is a nearly all-male school (no female enrollment data provided, but it's male-only) with a predominantly Black (64%) and Hispanic (29%) student body — reflective of Central Harlem's demographics. With 86% economic need and 40% IEP students, the population has substantial support needs. The diversity index of 48% is moderate. Family engagement is clearly strong among those who participate (30% survey response rate), with nearly universal trust in leadership.

Central Harlem is a neighborhood with deep cultural roots and excellent transit (96 percentile), but challenges around safety (very low safety score) and environmental health (elevated asthma rates). Homeownership is low at 12.6%, and only 10% of households have children, meaning this is still largely a neighborhood of older adults and young professionals rather than families — though that's shifting. Median home values have climbed to $714K, suggesting gentrification pressures.

The area is highly walkable with strong transit options — families can easily rely on public transportation or walking. However, the low safety score and collision rate suggest parents should discuss route planning with older students.