INWOOD ACADEMY FOR LEADERSHIP CHARTER SCHOOL

Hosts an annual Alumni Week immediately after winter break with programming for current students, particularly middle schoolers, and engages alumni as volunteers, panelists, and Ambassadors. 499 alumni have attended 108 colleges and universities, and 21 alumni are currently employed at the school.

Operates a public charter school serving 950 students across elementary (K–5), middle (6–8), and high school (9–12) divisions in Inwood and Washington Heights, providing continuous education from entry to graduation with a focus on college preparedness, character development, and leadership. Graduation rates consistently exceed city, district, and state averages, with a 93% annual graduation rate since 2018 and 95% of the first graduating class earning diplomas.

Hosts family-centered events including Orientation Week before the school year begins, Science Night for middle school students and families, and other community-building activities throughout the year to strengthen relationships among students, teachers, and families.

Raises funds to provide students with experiential learning trips to historically significant sites and promotes literacy through initiatives such as the "Readers are Leaders" reading challenge, which logged 176,882 reading minutes.

Successfully led an advocacy campaign resulting in a New York State law amendment that grants English language learners enrollment priority in charter school admissions lotteries.

Offers one-on-one coaching, college application assistance, financial aid guidance, resume editing, interview preparation, and career readiness workshops through a partnership with CARA, supplemented by campus tours and a senior scholarship fund to support students transitioning to higher education or the workforce. 80% of alumni are enrolled in college, many with full scholarships.

Offers free licensed therapy to students, employees, and employee dependents as part of its commitment to holistic well-being.

Implements the Character Strong curriculum during advisory periods for grades 5–12 to support social-emotional learning and leadership development, and runs the Peer Group Connections program where trained 8th and 12th grade students mentor incoming 5th and 9th graders in weekly small groups to ease transitions and build community.

Participates annually in Hike the Heights, a community hike from Shorakkopoch Rock in Inwood Hill Park to Dyckman Marina during its Week of Service, and launched the "Neighbors Nourish Neighbors" food drive in November 2025 to support families affected by the government shutdown.

Achieved Level 1 certification in Marzano High Reliability Schools by demonstrating effective implementation of strategies related to safe and secure environments and effective teaching.