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Harlem Academy kicked off its interscholastic sports program this fall with a goal of driving even more transformational growth beyond the classroom.

Three of our middle schoolers recently received recognition for giving back to the community.

MisaLove Smith ’17, a senior at Purchase College who is pursuing a bachelor of fine arts in acting, discovered her love of the craft at Harlem Academy – and it all started with Shakespeare and a love of reading. “I would read three books at a time,” she recalls. Teachers pushed MisaLove and her classmates to delve into texts, dissect authors' choices, interpret meanings, and back up their analyses. A class discussion of A Midsummer Night's Dream in sixth grade lit a spark. “It made me want to master Shakespeare.”

Not sure if boarding school is the right choice? Have questions about class size? Wondering about scholarships? Join us on October 5 at Harlem Academy’s Annual High School Fair!

Recently, we shared news about where our older alumni are headed to college and Drew's journey to Spelman, the #1 HBCU in the country!  Today, we want to highlight the high school selections of our newest class of graduates and share a window into another thoughtful approach to a key transition moment.

Congratulations to the class of 2024! We've watched our eighth graders grow from young students with promise to leaders who bring talent, determination, and character to all they do. Click to see our graduation photo album. If you weren’t able to attend the ceremony, watch it here.

We couldn't be prouder of the class of 2024. This fall, they will be heading to top secondary schools where they will continue to grow academically, discover new interests, and contribute to their communities.

As an avid photographer, Marianna “Mari” Lee ’20, a senior at Miss Porter’s, was thrilled when she received a Hill Arts Foundation fellowship last summer.

Over the past 20 years, Harlem Academy has provided opportunity for promising students in kindergarten through eighth grade, unlocking talent toward a more hopeful future. And yet, our critical work has only just begun.

Dear Friends,

With the addition of a new section of sixth grade this year, our middle school has expanded to serve even more promising students. It’s been wonderful to see new and returning students meld as a group as they share experiences and build bonds both inside and outside of school.

Step inside the doors of Harlem Academy, and you’ll find students who love learning and strive to excel, teachers nurturing intellectual curiosity and growth, and a close-knit community bound by shared values and a mission to drive equity of opportunity for our students. Here’s a look back at 20 years of rigor, community, and joy.

When Yealie Ulaba-Samura ’18 envisions her future career, she sees an intersection between people and politics.

Harlem Academy was featured in a Christian Science Monitor article this week, emphasizing how the school fills an opportunity gap for gifted students in New York City.