named programs · 3 · from sources
What they call their work
College and Career Readiness
Program offering advanced coursework, internships, and academic advising to prepare students for post-secondary success
Extracurriculars
Arts and athletics programs including basketball, cheer, drama, music, and leadership clubs that support student development and engagement beyond the classroom
Personalized Learning
Academic program featuring small group instruction, targeted interventions, and a rigorous curriculum designed to strengthen critical thinking, communication, and problem-solving skills
activities · 7 groups
What they do
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Individualized Academic Support 1 activity
- Deliver high-quality K–12 education with academic rigor and individualized supportProvides a rigorous academic curriculum emphasizing critical thinking, communication, and problem-solving skills, featuring small group instruction and targeted interventions for students regardless of prior academic history, in a safe and respectful environment.
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Structured Student Enrollment Process 1 activity
- Enroll students and engage prospective families through outreach and toursAccepts applications for enrollment and offers in-person school tours to prospective families to support recruitment and community engagement for the upcoming academic year.
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Student-Led Community Service Programs 1 activity
- Foster student leadership and civic engagement through clubs and serviceProvides leadership development opportunities via student clubs, honor societies, and community service programs to build responsibility and civic awareness.
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School-Specific Educational Support 1 activity
- Maintain dedicated staff to support school operations and student needsEmploys professional staff who support daily school operations and student development across academic, extracurricular, and social domains.
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Comprehensive Student Enrichment Programs 1 activity
- Operate extracurricular programs in athletics and the artsRuns athletics and arts programs including basketball, cheer, drama, and music to promote student development, teamwork, and engagement outside the classroom.
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Family-School Engagement Programs 1 activity
- Partner with families to enhance student achievementCollaborates with families to support student success, fostering a shared responsibility for academic and personal development.
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College Preparatory Secondary Education 1 activity
- Support student academic and post-secondary success through advising and advanced opportunitiesOffers advanced coursework, internships, and academic advising to prepare students for college and career readiness and post-secondary success.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$9.10M
Contributions & grants$2860%
Program service revenue$8.82M97%
Investment income$181K2%
Other revenue$101K
expenses
Total expenses$10.53M
Program expenses89%
Admin / overhead11%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$8.50M
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$4.88M
Cash$4.05M
Investments$0
Liabilities$317K
Net assets$4.57M
Liquid reserves4.6 mo
6 years on record · 2019–2024 · YoY revenue -11.1%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
paid leadership · 10
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
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| DR CURTIS A PALMORE | CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER (SEE SCH O) | 7 | $320K |
| ROBERT A HILLER | FORMER PRINCIPAL/CHIEF ACADEMIC OFFICER, UCHS (SEE SCH O) | 0 | $289K |
| CHRISTINA WAGENAAR | PRINCIPAL | 40 | $215K |
| ANTON A PENA | DIRECTOR OF SCHOOL OPERATIONS | 40 | $187K |
| SAKINA BESS GABRIEL | DIRECTOR OF COUNSELING | 40 | $163K |
| KALI HEFT | TEACHER - SPECIAL EDUCATION | 40 | $147K |
| JOHN P PASSERO | TEACHER - ELA | 40 | $143K |
| CEDRIC BURKS | TEACHER - SPECIAL EDUCATION | 40 | $142K |
| NITESHA MCHUGH | COLLEGE COUNSELOR | 40 | $141K |
| TRACY KEBATTA | CFO/COO AS OF 7/15/24 (SEE SCH O) | 7 | $99K |
board members · 14
- EDNA VEGA — TRUSTEE
- ELDEAN WILSON — TRUSTEE AS OF 2/3/25
- EVA LOPEZ — TRUSTEE THRU 11/12/24
- FREDRICK LEVY — CHAIR
- JEREMIAH THOMAS — TRUSTEE AS OF 2/3/25
- LIOR EVAN — TRUSTEE AS OF 2/3/25
- LISA A GIBSON — SECRETARY AS OF 2/24/25
- MICHAEL NATHAN — TREASURER
- NANCY GROSSMAN — TRUSTEE
- NANCY ROSARIO-RODRIGUEZ — TRUSTEE
- NICOLE BEST — TRUSTEE AS OF 2/3/25
- PETER CANTILLO — TRUSTEE
- ROSE DEPINTO — TRUSTEE AS OF 2/3/25
- SOPHIE SCHECHTER — TRUSTEE AS OF 2/3/25
relationships · 2
Who they work with
- SchoolMint Partner — Technology partner used for online application and enrollment processing.
- United Charter Schools Network — AMS is part of the United Charter Schools network.
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 Engagement as a Lever for Student Successmethodology: family_engagementBy building strong home-school connections, we improve student success because family involvement reinforces learning, increases accountability, and strengthens support systems.
- Personalized Learning with Academic Rigormethodology: personalized_learningBy combining rigorous academics with targeted, individualized support, we prepare students for college and careers because each student’s learning path is adapted to their needs, strengths, and goals.
- Supportive Staff Relationships Enhance Outcomesmethodology: supportive_staff_relationshipsBy fostering strong, consistent relationships between staff and students, we improve student outcomes because trust and personalized attention increase engagement and academic persistence.