named programs · 4 · from sources
What they call their work
Anti-Gun Violence Advocacy
Student-led campaign featuring orange anti-gun violence emblems on uniforms to raise awareness and promote change
Basketball-Centered Academic Curriculum
Academic program integrating basketball-related career pathways such as sports psychology, broadcast media, nutrition, law, and business into core coursework
EMNR Knights Athletics
Competitive basketball program with teams recognized as multiple-time CSSA and CPSAL champions
Evntlly Brand
Student-designed apparel brand developed in partnership with Centric Brands, featured in the New York Times
activities · 11 groups
What they do
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Charter School Operations 2 activities
- Construct and relocate to a new permanent school facilityIs constructing a new 70,000-square-foot, five-story school building in the Mott Haven section of the Bronx at 647 Elton Avenue, which will include nearly 30 classrooms and an 8,000-square-foot gym, with completion scheduled before the 2026–2027 school year.
- Operate a tuition-free charter high school in the Bronx, NYProvides comprehensive educational programming for approximately 400–440 students in grades 9–12 from high-need neighborhoods in New York City, with plans to expand to full capacity upon completion of a new permanent facility. The school is co-educational and operates as a public charter school.
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Youth Basketball Development Programs 1 activity
- Deliver academic curriculum integrated with basketball themes and career pathwaysIntegrates basketball into core academic subjects such as Algebra, Science, English, and Debate, and offers programming that exposes students to basketball-related career fields including business, marketing, finance, law, coaching, broadcast journalism, nutrition, design, fashion, food services, and analytics.
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Website Accessibility Implementation 1 activity
- Ensure web accessibility for students and familiesImplemented web content accessibility standards to achieve Level AA conformance on its website, ensuring equitable access to information.
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Admissions Outreach and Enrollment Support 1 activity
- Host student recruitment and community engagement eventsConducts in-person and virtual open house events throughout the academic year to engage prospective students and families, including scheduled events in April through March. Also accepts student applications for future academic years.
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Gun Violence Prevention & Intervention 1 activity
- Lead advocacy campaign to address gun violenceLeads a school-wide advocacy and awareness campaign to address gun violence, symbolized by an orange anti-gun violence emblem worn on all student uniforms.
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Special Education Support Services 1 activity
- Offer inclusive special education and multilingual learner servicesProvides inclusive co-teaching classrooms for students with IEPs or 504 plans, English as a New Language (ENL) support for multilingual learners, bussing for students with IEPs, and MetroCards for eligible students.
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Interscholastic and Inclusive School Sports Programs 1 activity
- Operate athletic programs in basketball, volleyball, and track and fieldOffers varsity and junior varsity basketball for boys and girls, varsity girls volleyball, and varsity coed track and field as part of its student athletics programming.
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College Access and Success Support 1 activity
- Provide college and career counseling and dual enrollment opportunitiesOffers on-site college and career counseling to support post-secondary planning and provides access to college courses through partnerships with Hostos College Now, Monroe College JumpStart, Parsons School of Design, and National Equity Lab.
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Child & Youth Meal Programs 1 activity
- Provide on-site nutritious meals and student life programsPrepares and serves fresh, nutritious meals on-site for students and offers student life programs and activities to support holistic development.
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School-Based Mental Health and Family Support 1 activity
- Provide student mental health and wellness servicesOffers on-site mental health services with a student-to-counselor ratio of 1:110, exceeding national recommendations to support student well-being.
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School Sports Booster Programs 1 activity
- Support student athletes through the New Renaissance Basketball Association (RENS)Provides athletic development and support to over 250 student athletes through RENS, with 99% of seniors receiving full college scholarships.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$11.52M
Contributions & grants$3.90M34%
Program service revenue$7.57M66%
Investment income$47K0%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$11.12M
Program expenses81%
Admin / overhead19%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$7.52M
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$2.76M
Cash$1.42M
Investments$32K
Liabilities$600K
Net assets$2.16M
Liquid reserves1.6 mo
5 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue +13.9%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
paid leadership · 7
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
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| BRANDON CORLEY | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | 40 | $234K |
| SUSAN YOUNG-FRALEIGH | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | 40 | $196K |
| SANTIAGO VASQUEZ | ACADEMIC DIRECTOR | 40 | $165K |
| VICTOR RIOS | DIRECTOR OF OPERATIONS | 40 | $132K |
| RUDY TURNBULL | DEAN OF STUDENT CULTURE | 40 | $130K |
| DANIELLE DEL VALLE | ACADEMIC DIRECTOR | 40 | $130K |
| SHAUN MERRIQUE | DIRECTOR OF LITERACY ENRIC | 40 | $128K |
board members · 18
- AARON SAPERSTEIN — BOARD TREASURER
- ALAN FISHMAN — BOARD MEMBER
- ANITA REYES — BOARD SECRETARY
- DAN KLORES — SCHOOL FOUNDER AND BOARD P
- DAVID STRASSER — BOARD MEMBER
- DERRICK GREEN — BOARD MEMBER
- ERNESTO FREIRE — BOARD MEMBER
- ESTEFANY LOPEZ — BOARD MEMBER
- JACK IRUSHALMI — BOARD VICE CHAIR
- JACKIE HARRIS — BOARD MEMBER
- JOHN MONGULESCU — BOARD MEMBER - JOINED DURING YEAR
- LAURIE LINDENBAUM — BOARD MEMBER
- LEN ELMORE — BOARD MEMBER
- MICHAEL SALZER — BOARD MEMBER
- MILTON SIPP — BOARD MEMBER
- RUDY ACREE — BOARD MEMBER - JOINED DURING YEAR
- VYASA TEWARI AUTAR — BOARD MEMBER - RESIGNED DURING YEAR
- WILLIAM WESLEY — BOARD MEMBER
relationships · 14
Who they work with
- 2 Train (New York City Subway) Partner — Subway line providing transportation access to the school via 149th Street–Grand Concourse station
- 5 Train (New York City Subway) Partner — Subway line providing transportation access to the school via 149th Street–Grand Concourse station
- BX15 Partner — Public bus route providing transportation access to the school
- BX41 Partner — Public bus route providing transportation access to the school
- ESKW/Architects Partner — Collaborated on the architectural design of the new school building.
- Earl Monroe New Renaissance Basketball School Partner — Operates student life programs at the school located in the Bronx, NY.
- Hostos College Now Partner — Partner in offering college courses to high school students.
- IMC Architecture Partner — Co-designed the school building in collaboration with ESKW/Architects.
- Monroe College JumpStart Partner — Partner in offering college courses to high school students.
- NBA Government — NBA icon Earl Monroe is a co-inspirer of the school's founding, reflecting an affiliation with the NBA through prominent figures.
- National Equity Lab Partner — Partner in offering college courses to high school students.
- Parsons School of Design Partner — Partner in offering college courses to high school students.
- Pillar Property Management Partner — Developer and landlord providing the long-term lease for the school facility.
- Yass Prize Network — Named a 2024 Semifinalist among 25 education providers recognized by the Yass Prize for innovation in education.
strategies · 3
How they approach the work
Named approaches extracted from this org’s sources. Where others share an approach, follow it to see the full set of orgs running it.
- Basketball-Integrated Education Modelmethodology: basketball-integrated educationBy centering the academic and career curriculum around basketball, the school increases student engagement and expands future opportunities, because culturally relevant, thematic learning anchored in students' interests fosters deeper connection and motivation to learn.
- Holistic Youth Development Through Thematic Integrationmethodology: holistic youth developmentBy integrating financial literacy, social-professional development, and athletics into a cohesive student life model, the school prepares students holistically for future success, because combining academic, personal, and career growth within a unifying theme (e.g., basketball) strengthens identity, accountability, and real-world readiness.
- Inclusive Classroom Integration Modelmethodology: inclusive-co-teachingBy using co-teaching and language support services, the school integrates students with disabilities and multilingual learners into general education, because inclusive instructional models with embedded support promote equitable access and academic belonging for all learners.