named programs · 5 · from sources
What they call their work
Advisory
Small group, multi-grade morning meetings that build community, mentorship, and discuss topics like friendships, conflict resolution, and adolescence
Afterschool Program
Homework support, physical activity, and specialized classes such as martial arts, piano, robotics, basketball, and STEM learning
Associate Board Initiatives
Programs funded and led by the Associate Board, including all-school trips to the ballet and supporting students in joining travel basketball teams
Enrichment Program
Semester-long courses meeting weekly in areas such as robotics, philosophy, finance, journalism, coding, and digital design
Social-Emotional Learning
Includes small group and 1:1 counseling, workshop series on soft skills, and parent support workshops
activities · 6 groups
What they do
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Structured Student Enrollment Process 1 activity
- Administer admissions assessments and candidate visit programUses the Otis-Lennon School Ability Test (OLSAT), SSAT, or ISEE results to assess verbal and quantitative abilities during admissions. Offers a Candidate Visit Day where applicants attend classes and participate in a group interview to experience school life.
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Comprehensive Student Enrichment Programs 1 activity
- Deliver academic and enrichment programmingOffers a core academic program supplemented by semester-long weekly enrichment courses in robotics, philosophy, finance, journalism, yearbook, newspaper, digital design, coding, art, and fencing. Also operates an afterschool program providing academic support, physical activity, and specialized classes such as Service Club, Martial Arts, piano, robotics, basketball, and STEM learning.
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School and School-Community Events 1 activity
- Host community and fundraising eventsHosts events including breakfasts for each grade, wine and cheese nights, pickleball tournaments, and plans for all-school trips (e.g., to a ballet performance) to engage students, supporters, and build school community and financial support.
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Independent and Charter K-12 Schools 1 activity
- Operate an all-boys middle school for grades 6–8Provides a rigorous academic program for boys in grades 6 through 8 with small class sizes (8–16 students), personalized attention, and a school day tailored to the developmental needs of adolescent boys. The school does not charge application fees and provides financial aid to all enrolled families, with an average monthly family contribution of $200.
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Social-Emotional Learning (SEL) Programs 1 activity
- Provide social-emotional and student support servicesOffers daily multi-grade advisory groups to build community and leadership, in-school small group and individual counseling through the Director of Student Support and social work interns, and workshops on social skills and high school transition. Also provides free workshops and ongoing support for parents on topics relevant to the middle school experience.
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College Access and Success Support 1 activity
- Support alumni success in high school and collegeEnsures 100% of alumni graduate from high school and supports 95% of alumni to graduate from a four-year college. Has supported over 400 alumni in attending prestigious high schools and colleges, with many pursuing careers as teachers, doctors, artists, and executives.
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financials · form 990 · fy2023
revenue
Total revenue$4.95M
Contributions & grants$2.58M52%
Program service revenue$2.03M41%
Investment income$305K6%
Other revenue$41K
expenses
Total expenses$4.94M
Program expenses70%
Admin / overhead25%
Fundraising5%
Salaries & benefits$2.22M
Grants paid out$1.83M
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$9.02M
Cash$1.12M
Investments$4.51M
Liabilities$2.17M
Net assets$6.85M
Liquid reserves13.7 mo
5 years on record · 2019–2023 · YoY revenue +9.0%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2023
Who runs it
paid leadership · 3
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| RAMON JAVIER | HEAD OF SCHOOL | 40 | $250K |
| NICOLE MCCABE | ASSOCIATE HEAD OF SCHOOL | 40 | $158K |
| ANDRE THEISEN | TEACHER | 40 | $101K |
board members · 19
- BROTHER BRIAN CARTY — DIRECTOR
- DAVID O'HALLORAN — DIRECTOR
- ELISABETH HUTCHINS — VICE-CHAIR
- ERIC ROTHFELD — DIRECTOR
- JON LINDSEY — DIRECTOR
- JUDY BIGELOW — DIRECTOR, THRU
- LAURENT GLANT — DIRECTOR
- MARJORIE CROES SILVERMAN — DIRECTOR
- MICHAEL CARROLL — SECRETARY
- NATE NORSTRUD — TREASURER
- OLIVER RAMIN — DIRECTOR
- PAUL WILLIAMS — DIRECTOR
- PHINEAS LAMBERT — DIRECTOR
- RAFAEL PADILLA — DIRECTOR
- ROBERT CAMACHO — DIRECTOR
- STEPHEN KUPPENHEIMER — DIRECTOR
- STEVE LIPMAN — CHAIR
- TIMOTHY CROAK — DIRECTOR
- WALFRIDO MARTINEZ — DIRECTOR
relationships · 15
Who they work with
- Bloomberg Philanthropies Global Scholars Partner — Partner organization in student enrichment and scholarship programming
- Director of Student Support Partner — Provides small group and 1:1 counseling services to students during the school day.
- FOX5 Partner — Featured GJA's Robotics in Motion program in a news segment.
- Fordham Prep Network — High school that GJA alumni have attended as part of their educational pathway.
- Harvard University Network — Institution attended by George Jackson, after whom the school is named, and representative of the academic trajectory supported by GJA.
- International Boys School Coalition Network — Member organization that provides research and resources on boys' education.
- Juilliard Partner — Cultural organization partner in student enrichment
- Monsignor Kelly School Partner — Founding inspiration and predecessor institution whose leadership and alumni helped establish George Jackson Academy.
- The Boys Club of NYC Partner — Community partner in student programming
- The Fencers Club Partner — Community organization partner in student programming
- The Whitney Museum Partner — Cultural organization partner in student enrichment
- Tuition Aid Data Services (TADS) Partner — Partner organization used to process financial aid applications and determine family contribution recommendations.
- WriteOn Partner — Community organization partner in student programming
- museums Partner — Collaborates with museums to provide students with expanded experiences and opportunities.
- professional artists Partner — Partners with professional artists to enhance student learning and exposure to the arts.
strategies · 4
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.
- Brotherhood Modelmethodology: brotherhood_modelBy fostering a lasting brotherhood among boys through shared academic engagement and cross-grade peer mentoring, the school enhances personal development, resilience, and long-term community engagement because strong peer bonds create a supportive, identity-affirming environment that sustains motivation and belonging.
- Character-Academic Integrationmethodology: character_academic_integrationBy integrating character development with rigorous academics, the school fosters holistic student growth because aligning moral, social-emotional, and intellectual development produces scholars who are not only capable but also socially conscious and resilient.
- Equitable Access Modelmethodology: need-blind_admissionBy using need-blind admissions combined with universal financial aid, the school ensures that low-income students can access a rigorous academic environment because removing financial barriers allows talent and potential—not economic status—to determine enrollment and participation.
- Single-Gender Developmental Alignmentmethodology: single-gender_education_for_boysBy designing educational experiences specifically for adolescent boys’ developmental needs, the school turns typical challenges like high energy and physicality into academic and social assets because instruction and routines are intentionally structured to meet boys where they are, increasing engagement and self-efficacy.