Opened in 2009 in Brooklyn’s Community School District 22, the Hebrew Language Academy Charter School (“HLA”) is the founding school in the Hebrew Public network of schools. HLA has a diverse student population that uniquely reflects the multicultural and vibrant dynamics of the neighborhood. It is housed in a state-of-the-art environmentally friendly school building that boasts a large gym/auditorium, a full-sized cafeteria, music rooms, spacious, well-lit classrooms, and outside playground space. The school serves nearly 700 students on its two campuses: a PreK-4 elementary school campus and a 5-8 middle school campus.

HLA has been recognized as a “Reward School” by the New York State Department of Education for its students’ academic growth.   The school offers an academically rigorous curriculum, including daily Modern Hebrew studies that lead to a high level of language fluency.

“Global citizenship” education is a big part of the school’s focus. It includes the development of student skills in communication (including learning a world language), collaboration, critical thinking, and creativity. It also includes an emphasis on empathy and emotional intelligence.