Harlem Children's Zone - Promise Academy II Middle School in New York, New York on DonorsChoose

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Harlem Children's Zone - Promise Academy II Middle School is a public school in New York, New York that is part of Charter School District. Its teachers have had 9 projects funded on DonorsChoose.

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Public School

Grades Not specified

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35 E 125 St.

New York, NY 10035 View local requests

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Ms. Vero, a DonorsChoose teacher for 9 years.

Kindergarten teacher at PS81 - Robert J. Christen School in Bronx, NY

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Harlem Children's Zone - Promise Academy II Middle School Demographics

89%

of students receive free or reduced price lunch

Source: US Census Data for the surrounding geographic area

83%

of students are Black, Latino, Native American, or Asian

Schools in districts that mainly serve students of color receive substantially less state and local support than similar districts that serve primarily White students. Learn more about this gap, why it exists, and how you can help close it.

Harlem Children's Zone - Promise Academy II Middle School Support on DonorsChoose Last updated Dec 5, 2025

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