[1] Scholars' Academy grew out of a pilot program[citation needed] and established a middle school in 2004 and added a 9th grade in 2007.

[5][6] Scholars' Academy was one of the city's hardest hit schools by Superstorm Sandy.

[7] After the seawater was drained and the sewage was removed, several feet of sand remained.

After several donations from individuals, disaster recovery teams and companies, the school was able to be repaired.

After three and a half months of relocation, the students were permitted to return to the Scholars' Academy building, but repairs continued through 2017.