named programs · 5 · from sources
What they call their work
Advisory Structure
Daily mentorship program where each student is assigned to a small group led by a teacher-advisor, focused on goal setting, organization, and personal support
College Now and SUPA Programs
Concurrent enrollment programs with Hostos Community College, Bronx Community College, and Syracuse University Project Advance, allowing high school students to earn college credits
College and Career Readiness Seminars
Grade-specific seminars from 9th to 12th grade that guide students through college exploration, SAT preparation, personal statement writing, financial aid, and college applications
Community Service Program
Graduation requirement of 45 hours of community service over four years, with organized service projects and emphasis on social responsibility
Enrichment Clubs and Athletics
After-school programs including sports teams, academic clubs (e.g., National Honor Society, Chess Club), and creative clubs (e.g., Dance, E-Sports, Beauty Academy)
activities · 12 groups
What they do
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Student Progress Assessment & Program Evaluation 2 activities
- Administer state and interim academic assessmentsAdministers New York State middle school exams in English Language Arts and Mathematics for grades 6 through 8, as well as unit and interim assessments every trimester to measure student mastery and growth across subjects.
- Report academic and postsecondary outcomesPublicly reports key performance metrics including college acceptance rates, college attendance rates for alumni, graduation rates, percentage of students earning college credits, and student proficiency rates on New York State ELA and Math exams.
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College Access and Success Support 2 activities
- Deliver structured college preparation curriculumOffers Freshman Seminar for 9th-grade scholars focused on GPA goal setting, introduction to college life, and SAT preparation. Provides 10th-grade scholars with internship opportunities with local businesses and entrepreneurs based on individual interests.
- Facilitate college readiness and access initiativesOrganizes biannual college campus visits, end-of-year overnight college tours, and hosts an annual College Week with themed programming and whole-school trips. Offers monthly one-on-one college counseling starting in 11th grade and provides over 25 college visit trips annually for high school juniors and seniors.
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Structured Student Enrollment Process 1 activity
- Accept student applications for grades 6–10Accepts applications for enrollment in grades 6 through 10 for the upcoming academic year (e.g., 2025–2026).
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Independent and Charter K-12 Schools 1 activity
- Deliver rigorous K–12 academic instruction and character developmentProvides rigorous academic instruction and values-based character development for students in grades six through twelve to prepare them for college graduation and professional opportunities. The curriculum includes core academic courses starting in 9th grade in English, mathematics, science, history, and world language, with a focus on college readiness and personal success habits.
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Student and Camp Transportation Services 1 activity
- Ensure access to school facilities via public transportationProvides access to the school through public transportation options including the 2, 5, and Bx6 bus lines.
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High School Dual Enrollment Programs 1 activity
- Offer college-level and dual enrollment coursesProvides concurrent enrollment opportunities through the College Now Program with Hostos Community College and Bronx Community College, and the Syracuse University Project Advance (SUPA) program. Offers ten Advanced Placement (AP) courses and college-level courses in subjects such as Sociology, Personal Finance, and Spanish III for eligible high school students.
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Higher Education Degree Programs 1 activity
- Offer diverse elective and advanced courseworkProvides a range of elective courses across disciplines including social sciences, entrepreneurship, arts, physical wellness, and computer science, in addition to core academic requirements.
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Interscholastic and Inclusive School Sports Programs 1 activity
- Offer middle and high school interscholastic sports programsProvides interscholastic sports programs for middle and high school students, including basketball, soccer, flag football, baseball, softball, track and field, volleyball, and cheerleading.
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After-School Academic and Enrichment Programs 1 activity
- Provide academic intervention and enrichment programsOffers a daily 60-minute enrichment and sports program after school and a weekly Intervention course four days per week to support reading and math growth for all middle school students.
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Youth One-on-One Mentoring 1 activity
- Provide daily advisory and mentorship programOperates a daily advisory program where students spend 30–40 minutes with a mentor and peer group to support academic and personal development.
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Teacher Professional Development 1 activity
- Provide teacher coaching and professional developmentCoaches and manages teachers and school staff with a focus on rigorous academics and strong school culture. Facilitates professional development for educators and has supported network-wide assessment design and instruction improvement initiatives.
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Student-Led Community Service Programs 1 activity
- Require community service for graduationRequires high school students to complete at least 45 hours of community service over four years, beginning in 9th grade, as a condition for graduation.
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financials · form 990 · fy2023
revenue
Total revenue$22.44M
Contributions & grants$6.33M28%
Program service revenue$16.09M72%
Investment income$24K0%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$22.20M
Program expenses88%
Admin / overhead12%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$13.19M
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$40.63M
Cash$2.83M
Investments$0
Liabilities$35.53M
Net assets$5.10M
Liquid reserves1.5 mo
5 years on record · 2019–2023 · YoY revenue +14.7%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2023
Who runs it
paid leadership · 9
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
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| SUMMER SCHNEIDER | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | 40 | $236K |
| MARIA VAZ | CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER | 40 | $200K |
| CHRISTIAN A TOLEDO | PRINCIPAL | 40 | $188K |
| CHARMAINE SANCHEZ | DIRECTOR OF STUDENT SUPPORT | 40 | $184K |
| LOGAN K TRAN | DEAN OF INSTRUCTION MATH/S | 40 | $167K |
| MANUEL E COLON | DIRECTOR OF OPERATIONS | 40 | $160K |
| DERRICK NESBITT | ASSISTANT PRINCIPAL HS | 40 | $144K |
| RAUL A RIVERA | ATHLETIC DIRECTOR | 40 | $143K |
| BRIANA L MARQUEZ | DEAN OF INSTRUCTION | 40 | $141K |
board members · 14
- AMY ABRAHAM — TRUSTEE - JOINED DURING YEAR
- DAVID BORSACK — BOARD SECRETARY
- DAVID CAMPUTO — TRUSTEE
- DOUGLAS TYRONE WASHINGTON — BOARD CHAIR
- JARED PARKER — BOARD TREASURER
- JOHN SANCHEZ — TRUSTEE
- LAUREN GIOVANNITTI — TRUSTEE
- MICHAEL RATIKER — TRUSTEE
- NKENGE HO-SHING — BOARD VICE CHAIR
- PATRICIA VIRELLA — TRUSTEE - RESIGNED DURING YEAR
- PORCHE COX — TRUSTEE - JOINED DURING YEAR
- RYAN BRAND — TRUSTEE
- SOMEERA KHOKHAR — TRUSTEE - RESIGNED DURING YEAR
- TRACEY KELLY — TRUSTEE - JOINED DURING YEAR
relationships · 14
Who they work with
- Bronx Community College Partner — Partner institution in the College Now Program, offering concurrent college courses to high school scholars
- Building Excellent Schools Partner — Fellowship organization that supported the founder in charter school design and leadership prior to opening Legacy College Preparatory.
- Harlem Educational Activities Fund Partner — Former employer of staff member Quaine Joseph, where college and career readiness workshops were coordinated; indicates professional network connection
- Hostos Community College Partner — Partner institution in the College Now Program, offering concurrent college courses to high school scholars
- MTA Partner — Relies on MTA public transit lines (2, 5 trains and Bx6 bus) for student access to campus.
- Mr. Christian Toledo Partner — Principal of Legacy College Prep Middle School
- New York State Education Department Government — Source of state exam data and academic accountability for the school.
- Noble Network of Charter Schools Partner — Employer where the founder worked for five years as a math teacher and Dean of Instruction prior to founding Legacy College Preparatory.
- Not specified Partner — Hosts college visit trips for students
- Relay Graduate School of Education Partner — Institution where the founder served as an adjunct instructor for four years, training new and veteran math teachers.
- Syracuse University Partner — Partner in the Syracuse University Project Advance (SUPA) concurrent enrollment program, providing college-level coursework taught by high school teachers
- Teach For America Partner — Program through which the founder began her education career as a corps member teaching high school math in St. Louis.
- iMentor Partner — Former employer of staff member Quaine Joseph, where post-secondary preparation programs were implemented; indicates professional network connection
- local community college Partner — Partner institution enabling dual enrollment for juniors and seniors.
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.
- College-Going Identity Through Immersive Culturemethodology: college-identity_immersionBy embedding college-aligned practices—such as college-named advisory classrooms and daily mentorship—into the school culture from middle school onward, the school fosters an internalized college identity because early and consistent exposure normalizes higher education as an attainable expectation.
- Culturally Responsive College Counselingmethodology: culturally_responsive_counselingBy employing college counselors with lived experience as first-generation or immigrant students, the school increases trust and college application success because shared cultural understanding enhances communication and guidance relevance.
- Data-Informed Instructional Improvementmethodology: frequent_and_purposeful_data_analysisBy using frequent assessments, exit tickets, and teacher observations to guide instruction and professional development, the school improves student learning outcomes because timely data enables targeted academic support and continuous teaching refinement.
- Integrated Academic and Character Developmentmethodology: academic-and-character-integrationBy combining rigorous academic instruction with values-based character development and goal-setting, the school prepares students for long-term success in college and careers because both intellectual and personal growth are necessary for sustained achievement.