named programs · 5 · from sources
What they call their work
Career and Technical Education (CTE) Center
State-of-the-art facility offering high school pathways in Culinary Arts and Hospitality, Visual Communications and Multimedia Design, Skilled Trades, and Nursing Assistant.
College Credit Opportunities
Provides Advanced Placement, dual enrollment, and articulation agreements with local colleges for courses in ELA, Math, Science, Social Studies, Performing Arts, and CTE.
Dual Language Program
Spanish and Arabic instruction for students in Kindergarten through 8th grade.
Project Lead The Way (PLTW)
Offers PLTW Launch (grades 4-6), PLTW Gateway (grades 7-8), and PLTW Biomedical Sciences: Human Body Systems (high school), with college credit eligibility.
Violin Program
All K-3 students learn to play the violin as part of the arts curriculum.
activities · 11 groups
What they do
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Career and Technical Education Programs 1 activity
- Career and Technical Education (CTE) ProgramsOffers Career and Technical Education pathways in Culinary Arts and Hospitality, Visual Communications and Multimedia Design, Skilled Trades, and Nursing Assistant, including a state-of-the-art Culinary Arts and CTE Center opened in Spring 2024.
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College Preparatory Secondary Education 1 activity
- College Credit-Bearing Academic OpportunitiesOffers College Board Advanced Placement courses, dual enrollment programs, and articulation agreements with local colleges, enabling high school students to earn college credit in subjects such as AP U.S. History, AP Pre-Calculus, Culinary II, and Biomedical Sciences.
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Independent and Charter K-12 Schools 1 activity
- K–12 Academic InstructionProvides a standards-based core curriculum and high-quality educational programming for students in grades Kindergarten through 12, focused on achieving strong academic outcomes through a result-based accountability model.
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Music Education and Training Programs 1 activity
- Language and Arts EducationProvides ongoing instruction in Spanish and Arabic for students from Kindergarten through 8th grade, violin instruction for grades K–3, and elective courses in Band, Chorus, Orchestra, Theater, and Advanced PE for grades 5–8.
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Mathematics Curriculum Implementation and Enrichment 1 activity
- Mathematics Instruction and ProgrammingDelivers mathematics education using the REVEAL Math Program (K–5), eMATHinstruction (6–8), First in Math during dedicated numeracy blocks (K–6), and offers Algebra I to 8th grade students.
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Non-Discrimination Compliance and Access Assurance 1 activity
- Non-Discrimination and Public TransparencyAdheres to a comprehensive non-discrimination policy covering race, creed, color, national origin, sex, age, disability, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, and other protected categories, and provides public access to organizational records under FOIL with applicable legal exemptions.
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Hands-On STEM Education Programs 1 activity
- STEM and Project-Based Learning CurriculumImplements Project Lead The Way (PLTW) curricula across grade levels, including PLTW Launch (grades 4–6), PLTW Gateway (grades 7–8), and the Human Body Systems course (high school), to provide hands-on STEM education.
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Student and Member Conduct Policies 1 activity
- School Operations and PoliciesEnforces student device policies requiring high school students to store cell phones in lock boxes and K–8 students to keep personal electronics in lockers; aligns school closure decisions with the Lackawanna City School District.
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Special Education Support Services 1 activity
- Student Support ServicesProvides targeted support services for English Language Learners, special education students, and those requiring academic intervention.
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Educational Technology Access and Support 1 activity
- Technology-Enhanced Learning EnvironmentProvides 1:1 Chromebook access to all students and equips every classroom with interactive displays to support technology-rich instruction.
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Youth Leadership Development Programs 1 activity
- Youth Leadership and Community EngagementLeads the Youth Voices program, which focuses on youth empowerment and community education, recognized with the Black Achievers' Educational Incentive Award.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$15.88M
Contributions & grants$1.53M10%
Program service revenue$13.92M88%
Investment income$369K2%
Other revenue$69K
expenses
Total expenses$16.84M
Program expenses79%
Admin / overhead21%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$11.79M
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$26.49M
Cash$9.22M
Investments$0
Liabilities$6.36M
Net assets$20.13M
Liquid reserves6.6 mo
6 years on record · 2019–2024 · YoY revenue +3.1%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
paid leadership · 2
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| TRACY MCGEE | CEO | 40 | $188K |
| BARRY SCHAUB | PRINCIPAL | 40 | $136K |
board members · 6
- ANTHONY DEMARCO JR — SECRETARY
- ANTONIO ESTRADA — VICE CHAIR
- DANIEL WILCZEWSKI — BOARD MEMBER
- DAWAN JONES — CHAIRMAN
- SUZIE MAZELLA — BOARD MEMBER
- WILLIAM KRUGER — TREASURER
relationships · 16
Who they work with
- CollegeBoard Partner — Offers CollegeBoard Advanced Placement courses as part of its college credit opportunities.
- CollegeBoard Partner — Partners with CollegeBoard to offer Advanced Placement courses.
- Community Partner — Engages the broader community as a partner in supporting student development and school success.
- First in Math Partner — Provider of online numeracy practice platform used in grades K–6.
- Lackawanna City School District Partner — Determines school closure status based on Lackawanna City School District's closure decisions.
- McGraw Hill Education Partner — Provider of the REVEAL Math Program used in grades K–5.
- National Association of Extension 4-H Agents Partner — Recognized by the NAE4-HA Urban 4-H Programming Task Force for excellence in youth development programming.
- PLTW Partner — Implements Project Lead The Way (PLTW) curricula across multiple grade levels and subject areas.
- Parents Partner — Collaborates with parents as active partners in student success through engagement and shared accountability.
- Records Access Officer Government — Designated official responsible for handling FOIL requests and ensuring compliance with public records access requirements.
- WBEN AM Radio 930 Partner — Uses WBEN AM Radio 930 for radio notification of school closures.
- WGRZ News 2 Partner — Partners with WGRZ News 2 to broadcast school closure information.
- WIVB Partner — Featured the school's Culinary Arts program in a news segment.
- WIVB News 4 Partner — Partners with WIVB News 4 to broadcast school closure information.
- WKBW News 7 Partner — Partners with WKBW News 7 to broadcast school closure information.
- eMATHinstruction Partner — Curriculum provider for mathematics in grades 6–8.
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.
- Applied and Career-Aligned Learning Pathwaysmethodology: applied_learningBy providing real-world applied learning experiences and hands-on career and technical education in high-demand fields, the school prepares students for success in college, careers, and life, because experiential alignment with future goals increases relevance, skill mastery, and post-secondary readiness.
- Evidence-Informed Academic Accelerationmethodology: evidence_based_instructionBy extending instructional time in core subjects and piloting evidence-based ELA curricula informed by user feedback, the school strengthens foundational skills and academic achievement, because targeted time allocation and iterative curriculum design improve pedagogical effectiveness and student mastery.
- Family and Community Partnership Modelmethodology: family_school_partnershipBy fostering continuous collaboration among families, schools, and communities based on mutual respect and shared accountability, the school enhances student success, because strong relational networks increase support, engagement, and consistency across environments.
- Strength-Based Positive Youth Developmentmethodology: strength_based_educationBy focusing on students' assets and resilience through strength-based education and positive youth development practices, the school empowers hard-to-reach youth and improves school climate, because affirming identity and capability increases motivation, belonging, and behavioral outcomes.
- Whole-Child, Standards-Based Educationmethodology: whole_child_educationBy integrating academic, social, and emotional development within a standards-based curriculum, the school supports comprehensive student growth and long-term success, because holistic development strengthens engagement, resilience, and academic outcomes.