The top reported proficiency rate is 23% in English language arts. The lowest is 11% in Math.
Original Research by School Decision on Eagle Academy for Young Men of Harlem
Eagle Academy for Young Men of Harlem is a public school serving grades six through twelve in East Harlem, New York County, with a small enrollment. The school enrolls a student body that is predominantly Black and Hispanic, with a substantial share of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch. The school operates within New York City Geographic District 5, which has undergone significant curriculum standardization in recent years; middle schools in the district are transitioning to approved math programs through 2027, and secondary school admissions have been restructured to allow families to apply more broadly across the city.
The most pressing reality at Eagle Academy is academic performance. State testing data from the 2024-2025 school year show proficiency rates well below what families might expect. In sixth-grade math, the rate was single digits. Seventh-grade math proficiency reached the low twenties. Eighth grade had no math test participants, and eighth-grade English language arts proficiency was in the low teens. Sixth-grade ELA proficiency was in the high twenties, and seventh-grade ELA was around thirty percent. Eighth-grade science proficiency was around fifteen percent. These numbers indicate that a small fraction of students are meeting state proficiency standards across tested subjects. A parent may want to discuss with the school what academic supports, instructional approaches, and recovery or acceleration pathways exist for students who are not yet meeting grade-level expectations.
No graduation rate data are available. Because the school serves grades six through twelve, it has a secondary program, but the absence of reported graduation figures means a family would need to request that information directly from the school.
The school's enrollment is small relative to a full six-to-twelve pipeline. Sixth grade had approximately fourteen students, and enrollment grew modestly through eighth grade before increasing substantially at the high school level. Seventh and eighth grades are notably small. This structure raises questions about the continuity and breadth of program offerings, particularly in the middle grades, which a parent may want to explore directly.
The school operates within the broader context of New York City's dense, transit-accessible urban setting. Harlem is a mixed-use neighborhood with strong walkability and easy access to subway transit. The immediate housing market in the school's zip code shows property values and rental costs above the state benchmark, though home values have declined slightly year over year while rents have risen. Employment in the area is shaped by finance, professional services, tech, and hospitality sectors anchoring the city's economy.
District 5 has implemented curriculum standardization, moving away from school-by-school choice in reading and math. For families considering Eagle Academy, this means the school is working within mandated instructional frameworks rather than designing its own curricula. The district has also opened middle and high school admissions citywide, allowing families to apply beyond their home district, which means this school competes for students on a broader basis than before.
The school's position relative to other districts in New York County shows proficiency rates in the bottom quartile among the county's districts. This is a material weakness in academic outcomes that should weigh heavily in a family's decision-making.
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