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HEALTH SCIENCES CHARTER SCHOOL
BUFFALO, NY · EIN 270770418 · Form 990 · FY2024 · NTEE B29 · Education · Medium ($1M-$10M) · healthsciencescharterschool.org
revenue
$8.3M
expenses
$7.7M
net assets
$4.9M
employees
89
volunteers
45
program ratio
74%
mission · from form 990

TO BE RECOGNIZED AS A PREMIER COLLEGE AND CAREER-READINESS MODEL IN NYS AND BEYOND.

profile · synthesized from sources

Health Sciences Charter School is a public charter school in Buffalo, NY focused on college and career readiness. The school serves high school students through academic programs, career and technical education, and work-based learning opportunities. Specialized programs include CNA certification, dual enrollment, and modernized music education in DJing and podcasting.

irs program accomplishments · form 990 part iii · fy2024

What they reported doing

  1. #1 primary $335K
    SPECIAL EDUCATION
  2. #2 $854K
    OTHER PROGRAMS
named programs · 5 · from sources

What they call their work

Athletics
Offers year-round sports, full-time strength and skill training, and college connections to support student development on and off the field.
CNA Certification
Prepares students to earn Certified Nursing Assistant certification or gain skills to pass the exam at age 18, led by registered nurse instructor Brentnie Adams.
Dual Enrollment
Enables students to take college courses and earn credits while in high school to advance their college and career readiness.
Music Modernized
Modernized music program where students learn DJing and podcasting skills that lead to marketable career opportunities.
Work Based Learning
CEIP/WBL program integrating academics with real-world experience through mentorship and hands-on learning in Buffalo.
activities · 6 groups

What they do

  • Special Education Support Services 2 activities
    • General Educational Programming
      Operates additional educational programs beyond special education, serving the broader student population with comprehensive academic instruction.
    • Special Education Services
      Provides special education services as a primary program to support students with disabilities.
  • Interscholastic and Inclusive School Sports Programs 1 activity
    • Athletics Program
      Provides a comprehensive athletics program featuring year-round sports, full-time strength and skill training, and college readiness support for student-athletes.
  • Healthcare Workforce Training & Career Pathways 1 activity
    • CNA Certification Program
      Offers a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) certification program that prepares students to earn certification or gain the skills necessary to pass the exam upon reaching age 18.
  • High School Dual Enrollment Programs 1 activity
    • Dual Enrollment College Credit Program
      Operates a dual enrollment program that enables high school students to take college courses and earn academic credits while still in secondary education.
  • Music Education and Training Programs 1 activity
    • Modern Music Program (DJing and Podcasting)
      Offers a modernized music program that teaches DJing and podcasting, equipping students with creative and marketable technical skills.
  • Student Career Readiness and Internship Placement 1 activity
    • Work-Based Learning Program
      Runs a work-based learning program in Buffalo that integrates academic learning with hands-on experience and mentorship to develop technical, academic, and soft skills.
financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$8.33M
Contributions & grants$1.02M12%
Program service revenue$6.98M84%
Investment income$213K3%
Other revenue$125K
expenses
Total expenses$7.70M
Program expenses74%
Admin / overhead26%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$4.19M
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$11.01M
Cash$4.88M
Investments$0
Liabilities$6.08M
Net assets$4.93M
Liquid reserves7.6 mo
6 years on record · 2019–2024 · YoY revenue +5.1%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024

Who runs it

paid leadership · 3
NameTitleHours/wkCompensation
JAIME VENNING HEAD OF SCHOOL THROUGH 9/2024 40 $155K
ROBERT D BAXTER PRINCIPAL/HEAD OF SCHOOL BEGINNING 10/2024 40 $145K
NICHOLE WALLS ASSISTANT PR/PRINCIPAL 40 $127K
board members · 15
  • ALEXANDER COLLICHIO ESQ SPHR — TRUSTEE
  • ANDREW DAVIS — PRESIDENT
  • CHELSEA WHITE DHA MOL — TRUSTEE
  • CHRISTIE NELSON — TRUSTEE
  • DANIEL BWEINSTEIN — TRUSTEE
  • FRANCESCA MESIAHB — TRUSTEE
  • JOHN CLEARY — TRUSTEE
  • JOSEPH F WINTER CPA CFE CITP MBA — TREASURER
  • JULIE MUNGO MBA PHR — TRUSTEE
  • LUIS SANTIAGO — TRUSTEE
  • MICHAEL JOHNSHON — TRUSTEE
  • PRATIBHA BANSAL MD — TRUSTEE
  • RYAN HARTNETT PHD — VICE PRESIDENT
  • SHAI FEARS — TRUSTEE
  • ZACHARY J DEWEY ESQ — SECRETARY
relationships · 1

Who they work with

  • RN Brentnie Adams Partner — Leads the CNA certification program at Health Sciences Charter School.
strategies · 2

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.

  • Career-Aligned Arts Education
    methodology: career-aligned-arts-education
    By teaching modern media production skills such as DJing and podcasting, students gain access to marketable career opportunities because aligning arts education with emerging industries increases relevance and workforce readiness.
  • Work-Based Learning Model
    methodology: work-based-learning
    By integrating classroom learning with real-world experience through mentorship and hands-on training, students develop technical, academic, and soft skills because applied contexts deepen engagement and skill retention.