named programs · 5 · from sources
What they call their work
Be Proud! Be Responsible! Curriculum
Provides 9th grade students with free, evidence-based sexual health education through a partnership with Urban Health Plan’s Adolescent Health and Wellness Center.
CFR and EMT Certification Program
Offers 11th and 12th grade students certification as Certified First Responder and Emergency Medical Technician to prepare them for healthcare careers immediately after graduation.
College Preparation Program
Comprehensive college readiness support including PSAT/SAT prep, FAFSA assistance, college advisory classes, and visits from college admissions representatives.
Junior Medical Ambassadors’ Program
Free Saturday programming at CUNY School of Medicine where middle school students learn from doctors and medical students to build early interest in medical careers.
School-Based Health Center
On-site health clinic operated by Urban Health Plan providing primary care, mental health services, dental care, and health education to students regardless of ability to pay.
activities · 8 groups
What they do
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Individualized Academic Support 1 activity
- Deliver differentiated academic instruction and special education supportsImplements a standards-based curriculum using homegrown and research-based materials, supported by differentiated academic services for Special Education and English as a New Language (ENL) learners. Uses Integrated Co-Teaching (ICT) in all core classes and provides ENL push-in/pull-out support based on proficiency levels. IXL is used in ELA and math to enable personalized learning pathways.
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Healthcare Workforce Training & Career Pathways 1 activity
- Deliver health and science-focused career and technical education programsPrepares students for careers as certified healthcare professionals through certification programs such as Certified First Responder (CFR) and Emergency Medical Technician (EMT). The curriculum integrates health sciences across instruction to support professional identity development, including providing free scrubs as part of the school uniform.
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Family-School Engagement Programs 1 activity
- Engage families and community partners in student supportPartners with school leadership, family engagement staff, and community members to support student welfare and strengthen family-educator collaboration. Organizes community service initiatives such as winter clothing and toy drives, volunteering at the Food Bank for New York City, and collaborating with the American Red Cross on blood donation efforts.
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Comprehensive Student Enrichment Programs 1 activity
- Offer after-school programming, athletics, and student leadership opportunitiesProvides free after-school programming with over 25 clubs and activities, competitive athletic programs in flag football, volleyball, basketball, soccer, track, baseball, and cheerleading (with multiple championships won), and supports a Student Government Association to foster student voice and advocacy.
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Charter School Operations 1 activity
- Operate a career and technical education charter school for grades 6–12Operates a public charter school in the South Bronx serving students in grades 6–12 with an integrated focus on college preparation, health sciences, and career certification. The school follows a dual model of separate middle and high school programs, providing a rigorous academic curriculum aligned with New York State and Next Generation Standards.
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Community Health Center Services 1 activity
- Provide comprehensive on-site student health and mental health servicesOffers walk-in, no-cost on-site healthcare services to middle and high school students, including adolescent health care, immunizations, STI prevention, dental care, psychological counseling, social work support, and crisis intervention. A dedicated mental health team includes grade-level counselors (6–12), a Director of Counseling, a social worker, and a crisis counselor providing daily support.
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College Access and Success Support 1 activity
- Support college readiness and postsecondary successProvides comprehensive college and career counseling, including SAT/PSAT preparation (with PREPScholar access for grades 9–11), FAFSA assistance, college advisory classes for juniors and seniors, and hosting college admissions representatives. Every graduating student has been accepted to college, with over 80% typically receiving full-ride scholarships; the Class of 2025 secured $40,476,193 in scholarship funding.
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Teacher Professional Development 1 activity
- Train teachers in evidence-based instructional practicesProvides professional development for teachers in "Teach Like a Champion" techniques to improve classroom management, student engagement, and instructional rigor.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$18.21M
Contributions & grants$2.60M14%
Program service revenue$15.37M84%
Investment income$229K1%
Other revenue$6K
expenses
Total expenses$17.42M
Program expenses84%
Admin / overhead15%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$14.05M
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$12.80M
Cash$7.59M
Investments$3.66M
Liabilities$2.87M
Net assets$9.93M
Liquid reserves7.8 mo
6 years on record · 2019–2024 · YoY revenue +3.5%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
paid leadership · 9
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
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| LINDSAY MALANGA | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | 40 | $266K |
| DERIAN DELATORRE | SR. DIRECTOR, FINANCE & OP | 40 | $184K |
| BEATRIZ SZMURLO | HIGH SCHOOL PRINCIPAL | 40 | $177K |
| JOSE ALBARRACIN | MIDDLE SCHOOL PRINCIPAL | 40 | $169K |
| RUTH A HAQUE | MIDDLE SCHOOL ASSISTANT PRINCIPAL | 40 | $153K |
| ALEX WILLIAMS | SPECIAL EDUCATION TEACHER | 40 | $148K |
| ELDWIN FERNANDEZ | DIRECTOR OF OPERATIONS | 40 | $145K |
| CRYSTAL WILEY | LEAD TEACHER | 40 | $143K |
| PEDRO TEJADA | HS PRE-CALC TEACHER | 40 | $139K |
board members · 9
- ADRYS TURBI — TRUSTEE
- DR ELIZABETH ANSTEY - WILSON — TRUSTEE
- DUARNA OLLER — CHAIRPERSON
- EPIFANIO CASTILLO — TRUSTEE
- JILL ROCHE GOMEZ — TRUSTEE
- MARSHALL KESTEN — TREASURER
- MELISSA CEBOLLERO — TRUSTEE
- PALOMA HERNANDEZ — VICE CHAIR
- ROSA AGOSTO — SECRETARY
relationships · 12
Who they work with
- American Red Cross Partner — Collaborated with the school's National Honor Society chapter on blood donation initiatives.
- CUNY School of Medicine Partner — Provides early medical exposure programming including the Junior Medical Ambassadors’ Program and supports high school students’ participation in HPREP and HPMP.
- Children’s Aid Society Partner — Recipient of toy donations collected by the school’s National Honor Society for elementary school children and parents.
- Food Bank for New York City Partner — Hosted student volunteers from the school’s National Honor Society to support meal packing operations.
- Instagram Partner — Follows and engages with the school community via Instagram
- SEO Scholars Partner — Collaborates with SEO Scholars to provide academic and financial support for students from high school through college.
- Syracuse University Partner — Partnership provides application support and resources for students attending Syracuse University.
- Urban Health Plan Partner — Operates a school-based health clinic within the Dr. Richard Izquierdo Health and Science Charter School, providing medical, dental, and mental health services to students.
- Urban Health Plan Partner — Provides sexual health education, field trips, shadowing experiences, and on-site courses for students.
- Zoom Partner — Uses Zoom for virtual board meetings.
- family engagement office Partner — Collaborates with the FSA to support family involvement in education
- school leadership Partner — Collaborates with the FSA to enhance student education and welfare
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.
- Culturally Affirming and Rigorous Instructionmethodology: GLEAMBy using GLEAM (Grade Level, Engaging, Affirming and Meaningful) instruction and depth-of-knowledge learning frameworks, the school increases academic rigor and student engagement, because aligning curriculum with students’ identities, contexts, and cognitive development stages fosters deeper learning and ownership.
- Education as a Pathway to Health Equitymethodology: education-for-healthcare-careersBy providing college preparation and career-focused education in health and science, the school aims to reduce community health and economic disparities, because early exposure and rigorous academic pathways increase the likelihood that students from underrepresented communities will enter and persist in healthcare professions.
- Holistic Youth Development Through Identity and Communitymethodology: holistic youth developmentBy reinforcing professional identity (e.g., through scrubs), fostering leadership and character, and integrating family and community partnerships, the school supports long-term student success, because embedding students in a culture of belonging, purpose, and support strengthens motivation, resilience, and postsecondary persistence.
- Long-Term College and Career Pipeline Supportmethodology: long-term-college-success-mentoringBy offering SAT retakes, early medical exposure, and multi-year mentoring through college completion, the school ensures sustained academic and financial support, because continuous, relationship-based guidance beyond high school graduation significantly increases degree attainment and career entry in medicine and science.
- School-Based Integrated Health Modelmethodology: school-based_health_centerBy colocating comprehensive physical and mental health services within the school, the organization improves student attendance, engagement, and academic outcomes, because removing structural barriers to care increases access and continuity for youth in high-need communities.