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YOUNG WOMEN'S COLLEGE PREP CHARTER SCHOOL OF ROCHESTER

ROCHESTER, NY · EIN 453436465 · Form 990 · FY2024 · NTEE B29 · Education · Medium ($1M-$10M) · youngwomenscollegeprep.org

revenue

$5.9M

expenses

$6.4M

net assets

$1.6M

employees

volunteers

program ratio

93%

mission · from form 990

YOUNG WOMEN'S COLLEGE PREP CHARTER SCHOOL OF ROCHESTER (YWCP) OFFERS YOUNG WOMEN FROM THE CITY OF ROCHESTER THE OPPORTUNITY TO LEARN IN A SINGLE-GENDER ENVIRONMENT, FREE FROM STEREOTYPES, WHERE A STRONG FOCUS IS PLACED ON PREPARATION FOR COLLEGE ENROLLMENT AND GRADUATION. HIGH EXPECTATIONS AND EVIDENCE OF CONCRETE RESULTS DEFINE THE STUDENT'S ACADEMIC EXPERIENCE. EDUCATORS COMMIT TO AND THRIVE UPON SHARING A SENSE OF COMMUNITY, RESPONSIBILITY AND ETHICS. WE SUPPORT STUDENTS IN THEIR ENDEAVORS TO ACHIEVE EXCELLENCE IN AND OUT OF THE CLASSROOM, HELPING THEM TO DEVELOP THE STRONG VOICES THEY WILL NEED TO BE LEADERS.

profile · synthesized from sources

Young Women's College Prep Charter School of Rochester is a public charter school serving girls in grades 7–12 from the city of Rochester, NY. It provides a single-gender academic environment with a strong focus on college preparation, leadership development, and personal growth. The school emphasizes rigorous academics, individualized support, and partnerships to prepare students for success in higher education and beyond.

named programs · 5 · from sources

What they call their work

College Counseling and Preparation

Comprehensive program including college visits, dual enrollment courses with MCC and Syracuse University, and financial aid guidance to ensure college readiness.

Daily Advisory Program

Structured advisory system that supports student wellness, academic progress, and personal development through consistent mentorship.

Griffin Wellness Center

On-site wellness program providing counseling, social work, and health services to support student mental and physical well-being.

Leadership Development

Curriculum and school culture focused on building leadership skills, self-confidence, and advocacy in young women.

STEM Emphasis

Rigorous science, technology, engineering, and math curriculum designed to encourage girls in traditionally male-dominated fields.

activities · 6 groups

What they do

College Access and Success Support 2 activities
- Develops strategic plans and community partnerships for student support
  
  Engages in strategic planning to build programs and community partnerships that support students' individual interests and post-secondary planning.
- Facilitates college visit programs for students
  
  Ensures each student completes 12 college visits over the course of their six-year program to support post-secondary planning and college readiness.
Structured Student Enrollment Process 1 activity
- Conducts annual public enrollment lottery and manages admissions process
  
  Operates a formal enrollment process that includes an annual lottery—such as the 2026 lottery scheduled for April 7 with results posted April 8—and offers immediate enrollment for 7th and 8th graders. Requires submission of documentation including birth certificate, guardian ID, proof of address, physical exam, and immunization records.
Educational Technology Access and Support 1 activity
- Distributes Chromebooks to all students
  
  Provides a Chromebook to every student to support digital learning and educational access.
Transparent Governance Meetings 1 activity
- Hosts public board meetings and publishes meeting materials
  
  Holds monthly board meetings open to the public and posts agendas and minutes on its website to ensure transparency and community engagement.
High School Dual Enrollment Programs 1 activity
- Offers dual enrollment courses in partnership with higher education institutions
  
  Provides dual enrollment opportunities for students through partnerships with Monroe Community College and Syracuse University, with 98 students currently participating in these programs.
Charter School Operations 1 activity
- Provides single-gender college preparatory education for young women in Rochester
  
  Offers a comprehensive academic program focused on college preparation for young women from Rochester, operating as the only all-girls public school in the city. The school opened in 2012 with a founding class of 81 seventh-grade students and serves as a charter school located at 133 Hoover Drive in Greece, NY, co-located with Discovery Charter School.

financials · form 990 · fy2024

revenue

Total revenue$5.91M

Contributions & grants$768K13%

Program service revenue$5.05M85%

Investment income$70K1%

Other revenue$28K

expenses

Total expenses$6.37M

Program expenses93%

Admin / overhead7%

Fundraising0%

Salaries & benefits$4.32M

Grants paid out$0

Largest expense lineCompensation

balance sheet

Total assets$3.45M

Cash$1.16M

Investments$514K

Liabilities$1.82M

Net assets$1.64M

Liquid reserves3.1 mo

5 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue -8.5%

leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024

Who runs it

paid leadership · 3

Name	Title	Hours/wk	Compensation
SHERI WEBBER	PRINCIPAL	40	$194K
ROBERTA MCINNIS	DIRECTOR OF OPERATIONS	40	$134K
AMY SULLIVAN	DIRECTOR OF CURRICULUM, INSTRUCTION AND ASSESSMENT	40	$102K

board members · 9

ANN MARIE FALLON — VICE CHAIR
BELIMAR VELAZQUEZ — MEMBER
CANDICE BALDWIN — MEMBER
CHARLES FALCON — TREASURER
GHISLAINE RADEGONDE-ELSON — CHAIR
JULIA GREEN — MEMBER
MARIA CRUZ — MEMBER
MIRANDA CARTER — TREASURER
SARAH TUFANO — SECRETARY

relationships · 24

Who they work with

Baldwin Richardson Foods Partner — Board member Emily Johnson is Chief of Staff and Leader of Business Enablement at this company.
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Greater Rochester Partner — Board Chair Ghislaine Radegonde-Eison is CEO of this organization.
Board of Trustees Partner — Parent and community members serve on the Board of Trustees to support decision-making and governance.
Discovery Charter School Partner — Co-locates facilities at 133 Hoover Drive in Greece, NY.
East Irondequoit High School Partner — School where the superintendent served as Assistant Principal for 7 years.
GoodSchoolsRoc Partner — Partner organization used for student registration and enrollment processing.
Greece Olympia Partner — School where the superintendent served as Principal prior to joining YWCP.
Heritage Christian Services Partner — Board Treasurer Miranda Carter is Director of Accounting at this organization.
Indeed Partner — Partnership for posting job openings and managing employment opportunities.
Lifetime Assistance, Inc. Partner — Board member Marcy Lynch is Director of Learning and Development at this organization.
Monroe Community College Partner — Board member Candice Baldwin is Chief of Staff at this institution.
Monroe Community College Partner — Partners with YWCP to offer dual enrollment courses to students.
New York State Office of Mental Health Government — Board member Maria Flecha is a Family Advocacy Specialist at this agency.
Nixon Peabody LLP Partner — Board Secretary Sarah Tufano is an attorney at this firm.
Palmyra-Macedon Partner — School district where the superintendent taught math for 12 years.
REOC Partner — Partners with YWCP for occupational trades training programs.
SUNY Brockport Partner — Institution where the superintendent earned her Masters in Education.
SUNY Fredonia Partner — Institution where the superintendent earned her Bachelor of Science in Teaching.
SUNY Oswego Partner — Institution where the superintendent earned her Advanced Educational Leadership and Administration Certificates.
St. John Fisher University Partner — Board Vice Chair Ann Marie Fallon is Dean and Professor at this institution.
Student Leadership Network Network — YWCP is an affiliate of the Student Leadership Network, which supports single-gender secondary schools in New York.
Syracuse University Partner — Partners with YWCP to offer dual enrollment courses to students.
University of Rochester Partner — Institution where the superintendent earned her Doctor of Education in K-12 Leadership.
Young Women's Leadership Network Network — Member of a national network of all-girls college prep schools affiliated with the Young Women's Leadership Network (YWLN).

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.

Family and Community Partnership to Support Student Responsibility and Ethics

methodology: family_and_community_partnership
By engaging families as collaborative partners in education, the school fosters student responsibility, ethics, and community because inclusive, individualized support systems strengthen student outcomes and align home and school expectations.
Leadership Development Through Academic and Personal Excellence

methodology: leadership_development_through_academic_and_extracurricular_engagement
By integrating leadership development into both academic and extracurricular experiences, the school fosters strong personal voices and future leadership capabilities because sustained engagement in rigorous and supportive environments cultivates confidence, perseverance, and agency.
Single-Gender Education Model to Enhance Academic and Leadership Outcomes

methodology: single-gender_education
By providing a single-gender learning environment free from gender stereotypes, the school increases student connection, strengthens teacher-student relationships, and enhances academic performance and leadership development because such settings are believed to support more focused, rigorous, and empowering educational experiences for young women.