More than three‑quarters of students from low‑income households
Data about students' economic need comes from the National Center for Education Statistics, via our partners at MDR Education.
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The school population is made up of 88% Latino and 8% Black. The students in West Harlem face a tough uphill battle with obesity and diabetes. Children today are not very active and need to be taught the advantages of athletics and staying physically fit. In Harlem, 48% of students are considered obese. This is an alarming number with obesity leading to diabetes and other negative outcomes. Students here love to run and play sports but do not have many opportunities. The school needs new equipment to help promote fitness and a healthy lifestyle. Many students will take the games they learn in school and continue to play them after school.
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The school population is made up of 88% Latino and 8% Black. The students in West Harlem face a tough uphill battle with obesity and diabetes. Children today are not very active and need to be taught the advantages of athletics and staying physically fit. In Harlem, 48% of students are considered obese. This is an alarming number with obesity leading to diabetes and other negative outcomes. Students here love to run and play sports but do not have many opportunities. The school needs new equipment to help promote fitness and a healthy lifestyle. Many students will take the games they learn in school and continue to play them after school.