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THE AMERICAN DREAM CHARTER SCHOOL
BRONX, NY · EIN 464377912 · Form 990 · FY2023 · NTEE B29 · Education · Large ($10M-$50M) · theamericandreamschool.org
revenue
$16.6M
expenses
$18.0M
net assets
$5.6M
employees
128
volunteers
5
program ratio
81%
mission · from form 990

THE AMERICAN DREAM SCHOOL'S MISSION IS TO DEVELOP ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE IN BOTH SPANISH AND ENGLISH, PREPARING STUDENTS IN GRADES 6-12 TO EXCEL IN COLLEGE.

profile · synthesized from sources

The American Dream Charter School is a public charter school in the Bronx, New York, serving students in grades 6-12. It offers a dual-language program in Spanish and English, with a focus on academic excellence and college preparation. The school emphasizes culturally responsive education, project-based learning, and community involvement to support English language learners and immigrant students.

named programs · 4 · from sources

What they call their work

Advisory Program (DREAM)
Advisory curriculum built on Diversity, Respect, Empowerment, Advocacy, and Motivation to support student development and community leadership.
College Counseling Program
Comprehensive college guidance including 1:1 application support, college trips, financial aid workshops, and a grade-specific college advising course starting in junior year.
Dual-Language Program
Immersive instruction in both Spanish and English, alternating weekly for core subjects to develop bilingual proficiency and academic excellence.
Mini-Mester
Two-week accelerated summer course focusing on language development through field trips and culturally responsive education in cities like Washington D.C. and Philadelphia.
activities · 8 groups

What they do

  • College Preparatory Secondary Education 1 activity
    • Bilingual education program for grades 6–12
      Provides academic instruction in Spanish and English to prepare students in grades 6–12 for college and leadership, using a dual-language model and co-teaching approach to support mutual language development and academic excellence.
  • Individualized Academic Support 1 activity
    • Co-teaching instructional model
      Implements a co-teaching model in which two teachers collaboratively plan and deliver instruction, monitor student progress, and manage classrooms to enhance learning outcomes.
  • College Access and Success Support 1 activity
    • College preparation and counseling services
      Offers grade-specific college counseling starting in junior year, organizes college visits beginning in 9th grade, hosts college representative sessions, provides parent workshops on financial aid and applications, and delivers one-on-one senior counseling to support college readiness and transitions.
  • Interscholastic and Inclusive School Sports Programs 1 activity
    • Interscholastic sports programs
      Operates soccer, volleyball, baseball, softball, basketball, and flag football teams for male and female students at both middle and high school levels.
  • Child & Youth Meal Programs 1 activity
    • Nutritious meal service for students
      Provides nutritious meals to middle and high school students to support physical and cognitive development, academic performance, and overall well-being.
  • Educational Field Trips and Experiential Outings 1 activity
    • Real-world field learning program
      Conducts monthly field lessons and operates a two-week June Mini-Mester program with field trips to culturally significant sites such as the Statue of Liberty, the Bronx Zoo, Washington D.C., and Philadelphia to apply classroom knowledge in real-world contexts.
  • Student Progress Assessment & Program Evaluation 1 activity
    • Standardized academic assessment system
      Administers interim assessments every six weeks using Scholastic Reading Inventory, Scholastic Math Inventory, and NWEA tools to monitor student progress and inform instruction.
  • Uncategorized 1 activity
    • New York State Seal of Biliteracy preparation and recognition
      Encourages and prepares all students to earn the New York State Seal of Biliteracy, recognizing graduates who attain high proficiency in English and one or more world languages.
financials · form 990 · fy2023
revenue
Total revenue$16.57M
Contributions & grants$4.14M25%
Program service revenue$12.11M73%
Investment income$260K2%
Other revenue$66K
expenses
Total expenses$17.99M
Program expenses81%
Admin / overhead19%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$11.99M
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$38.70M
Cash$832K
Investments$5.87M
Liabilities$33.08M
Net assets$5.62M
Liquid reserves4.5 mo
5 years on record · 2019–2023 · YoY revenue +0.1%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2023

Who runs it

paid leadership · 5
NameTitleHours/wkCompensation
MELISSA MELKONIAN PRINCIPAL 40 $272K
NICHOLAS GALLAGHER CHIEF OF STA 40 $214K
BEATRIZ BANUELOS MIDDLE SCHOO 40 $206K
JESUS A GARCIA HIGH SCHOOL 40 $181K
GREGORIO MIRANDA HIGH SCHOOL 40 $181K
board members · 5
  • ANGELO CABRERA — BOARD MEMBER
  • LUZ M ROJAS — CHAIRMAN
  • PATRICIA SIMON — BOARD MEMBER
  • ROSELIN ESPINAL — TREASURER
  • ZULEIKA MARTINEZ — SECRETARY
relationships · 6

Who they work with

  • Board on Track Partner — Uses Board on Track's public portal for board governance transparency.
  • CUNY Partner — College partner for student visits and application support.
  • Michael Duque Partner — Dean of Curriculum and Instruction quoted supporting the co-teaching model; individual affiliation not specified
  • Red Rabbit Partner — Partner organization that provides scratch-made, culturally informed, nutritious meals to students at The American Dream School.
  • SUNY Partner — College partner for student visits and application support.
  • Zoom Partner — Hosts the school's public admissions lottery via Zoom webinar.
strategies · 4

How they approach the work

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