Democracy Prep
Founded by: Seth Andrew, 2004 BES Fellow
Year Opened: 2006
Location: Harlem, New York City
Grades Served: 6-8 (at capacity, 6-12)
Student Enrollment: 300
Website: www.democracyprep.org
Overview
Democracy Prep is a public charter school in Central Harlem serving 300 of the hardest working scholars in grades 6, 7, and 8. By showing that all students can perform at high academic levels, Democracy Prep helps to transform not only the lives of the students we serve, but the expectations of the entire system of schools around us. After just two years in operation, the school has already begun to prove what is possible, but showing amazing academic results and created a roadmap for success for urban students across Harlem, New York, and the country. A simple philosophy guides everything at Democracy Prep: Work Hard. Go to College. Change the World!
Mission Statement
The Mission of Democracy Prep Charter School is to educate responsible citizen-scholars in grades 6-12 to succeed in the college of their choice and a life of active citizenship.
Results
- Ranked in the top 1% of schools in New York City in just our first year.
- Have a waitlist of eight applicants for every one available seat.
- Made annual student academic growth of 3.1 grade levels.
- Earned straight A’s on the Chancellor’s Progress Report.
- Outperformed Westchester county in 2007 State Math tests.
- Manhattan Middle School Teacher of the Year recipient.
- Honored at Harvard University commencement for academic achievement