named programs · 5 · from sources
What they call their work
College Counseling
Guidance for high school students through the college application process, including support with applications, essays, and post-secondary planning.
Elementary School Program
Academic and character development for students in Kindergarten through Fifth Grade, with a dual-language, arts-infused curriculum emphasizing literacy, math, science, and social studies.
High School Music Program
Ensemble-based music education with small-group instruction and masterclasses in partnership with The Jazz Gallery, featuring professional musicians and performance opportunities.
Middle School Curriculum
Rigorous academic instruction in English Language Arts, Mathematics, Science, Social Studies, Robotics, Music, Dance, and Spanish, with leadership opportunities through Student Government.
Robotics & Drones Pathway
Hands-on robotics program focused on VEX IQ Robotics, fostering STEM skills and problem-solving through competitive and project-based learning.
activities · 7 groups
What they do
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Teacher Professional Development 1 activity
- Build teacher capacity through professional developmentSupports teachers with continuous professional development to enhance instructional quality and program effectiveness.
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Comprehensive K–8 Academic Curriculum 1 activity
- Deliver standards-based dual language education with international and arts focusProvides a standards-based academic program for elementary students (Kindergarten through Fifth Grade) emphasizing international cultures, the arts, and dual language proficiency, designed to meet and exceed New York State Learning Standards.
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Family-School Engagement Programs 1 activity
- Engage parents, staff, and partners in school communityEmpowers parents, staff, and partners to actively participate in the school’s success through community involvement initiatives.
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Structured Student Enrollment Process 1 activity
- Enroll students through structured application processAccepts student enrollment applications for the 2026–27 school year via online and paper forms.
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College Preparatory Secondary Education 1 activity
- Offer advanced coursework in science and mathematics for 8th-grade studentsProvides high school-level science and mathematics courses to eligible 8th-grade students to support academic acceleration.
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Music Education and Training Programs 1 activity
- Provide music education through ensembles, instruction, and masterclassesDelivers music education via ensemble performances, school concerts, small-group instruction, and six annual masterclasses for top students in collaboration with The Jazz Gallery.
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College Access and Success Support 1 activity
- Support student development through supervised lounge and college counselingOperates a supervised student lounge to support relaxation, study, and community-building, and provides college counseling to assist students with the college application process.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$10.57M
Contributions & grants$2.25M21%
Program service revenue$8.12M77%
Investment income$203K2%
Other revenue$6K
expenses
Total expenses$8.17M
Program expenses86%
Admin / overhead14%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$5.33M
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$14.36M
Cash$4.96M
Investments$0
Liabilities$1.27M
Net assets$13.09M
Liquid reserves7.3 mo
6 years on record · 2019–2024 · YoY revenue -10.5%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
paid leadership · 6
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
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| Evelyn Hey | Executive Dir. | 40 | $357K |
| Azizi Madramootoo | ASSIST PRINCIPAL | 40 | $213K |
| NICHOLAS MARINACCI | HS PRINCIPAL | 40 | $188K |
| EVELYN RAMIREZ | DIR. OF OPERATION | 40 | $163K |
| STEPHANIE LUGO | DIR.OF ROBOTICS | 40 | $154K |
| NOEL KELLIER | DIR.OF IT | 40 | $134K |
board members · 8
- ELVIRA BARONE — Member
- JAIRO GUZMAN — BOARD CHAIR
- JANINNE MEDINA — Secretary
- Mariel Manon — PTO President
- PAULETTE ZAIDUANDO — MEMBER
- Persida Rosa — Member
- RUBEN RODRIQUEZ — VICE CHAIR
- Rosemarie Torres — member
relationships · 2
Who they work with
- New York State Government — Meets and exceeds New York State Learning Standards.
- The Jazz Gallery Partner — Collaborates with the school to provide masterclasses for students in the top music ensemble.
strategies · 5
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.
- College and Career Readiness Through Rigorous Curriculummethodology: college_and_career_readinessBy delivering a rigorous and engaging academic curriculum focused on critical thinking and creativity, the school prepares students for high school and future success, because early development of higher-order skills builds academic resilience and long-term readiness.
- Constructivist, Experiential Learning Modelmethodology: constructivist_educationBy using a constructivist and child-centered approach that emphasizes active, experiential learning, the school increases student engagement and inspiration, because students build knowledge through direct experience and inquiry, leading to deeper understanding and ownership of learning.
- Dual-Language and Arts-Infused Holistic Educationmethodology: holistic_educationBy integrating dual-language instruction, the arts, and international cultural perspectives into a constructivist, child-centered curriculum, the school fosters holistic student development across cognitive, social, emotional, and moral domains, because this multifaceted engagement deepens learning, builds cross-cultural competence, and supports long-term life success beyond academics.
- Evidence-Based, Standards-Aligned Instruction with Cultural Integrationmethodology: evidence_based_educationBy using research-proven, standards-based educational methods enhanced with international cultures, arts, and second language acquisition, the school improves academic outcomes and global readiness, because culturally and linguistically integrated curricula make learning more relevant and cognitively enriching.
- STEM Skill Development Through Robotics Integrationmethodology: stem_education_through_roboticsBy integrating VEX IQ Robotics into the middle school curriculum, the school develops technical and problem-solving skills, because hands-on engineering challenges promote applied STEM learning and collaborative innovation.