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UNITED CHARTER HIGH SCHOOLS
NEW YORK, NY · EIN 462339783 · Form 990 · FY2024 · NTEE B20 · Education · Large ($10M-$50M) · unitedcharter.org
revenue
$22.7M
expenses
$26.4M
net assets
$1.4M
employees
245
volunteers
14
program ratio
78%
mission · from form 990

UNITED CHARTER HIGH SCHOOLS ENDEAVORS TO PROVIDE ALL STUDENTS, REGARDLESS OF THEIR PREVIOUS ACADEMIC HISTORY, EQUALLY WITH THE HIGHEST QUALITY EDUCATION IN AN ATMOSPHERE OF RESPECT, RESPONSIBILITY AND SAFETY.

profile · synthesized from sources

United Charter High Schools operates a network of seven tuition-free public charter high schools in New York City, serving students in grades 9–12 across the Bronx, Brooklyn, and Queens. The organization focuses on college and career preparation through rigorous academics, real-world learning, and character development. It emphasizes academic excellence, inclusion, and post-secondary readiness, with schools recognized for high performance and graduation rates.

named programs · 6 · from sources

What they call their work

Advanced Math & Science (AMS I-IV)
Tuition-free public charter high schools focused on STEM education, college preparation, and real-world learning for students in grades 9–12
HBCU Tour
Program exposing students to Historically Black Colleges and Universities to support post-secondary planning and college access
Humanities (HUM I, HUM II, HUM IV)
College-preparatory charter high schools emphasizing humanities, civic engagement, and global citizenship for grades 9–12
Model United Nations
Student leadership and civics program offering participation in Model UN conferences
Student Art Showcase
Annual event highlighting student creativity and visual arts achievement across the network
Summer Bridge Program
Academic transition program helping incoming students prepare for high school rigor
activities · 10 groups

What they do

  • College Preparatory Secondary Education 2 activities
    • Deliver comprehensive academic programming
      Provides a core curriculum aligned with college readiness, including preparation for an Advanced Regents diploma, access to multiple Advanced Placement and dual-credit college courses (e.g., AP Calculus, Computer Science, AP Chemistry), and small-group instructional support. Offers project-based learning across all grades that emphasizes inquiry, collaboration, and critical thinking.
    • Ensure high graduation and post-secondary success rates
      Reports consistent graduation rates above 95%, including 100% for the Classes of 2023 and 2023–2024, and 99% in 2023–2024. Nearly 100% of applying graduates are accepted to college, with 91% achieving post-secondary success.
  • Local High School Scholarship Programs 1 activity
    • Award scholarships and recognize academic excellence
      Secured $4.1 million in scholarships for the Class of 2023 and has been recognized as an "Exemplary High-Performing School" by New York State (2022).
  • Family-School Engagement Programs 1 activity
    • Facilitate family and community engagement
      Engages families through initiatives like the Family School Alliance (FSA), which enables parents to collaborate with staff and co-organize events, and produces a Family Calendar featuring student artwork to strengthen school-family connections.
  • Student-Led Community Service Programs 1 activity
    • Foster civic engagement and community involvement
      Integrates civics education and community action into the curriculum, with 77% of the Class of 2024 earning the Seal of Civic Engagement. Organizes events such as Model United Nations conferences and HBCU tours to broaden student experiences.
  • Curated Art Exhibitions and Public Displays 1 activity
    • Host student arts and public events
      Organizes public showcases of student work, including an art showcase held at the InterChurch Center in New York on May 1, 2026.
  • Structured Student Enrollment Process 1 activity
    • Manage student enrollment on a rolling basis
      Accepts applications for enrollment in grades 9–12 on a rolling basis for the 2026–2027 school year across its seven-school network.
  • Special Education Support Services 1 activity
    • Offer Special Education services
      Provides Special Education classes tailored to meet individualized student needs as part of its inclusive academic model.
  • Charter School Operations 1 activity
    • Operate a network of public charter high schools
      Operates seven tuition-free public charter high schools in New York City, specifically in the Bronx, Brooklyn, and Queens, serving students in grades 9–12. The network is the largest charter high school network in NYC.
  • High School Dual Enrollment Programs 1 activity
    • Provide real-world learning and college credit opportunities
      Offers internships, college courses during high school, Senior Capstone Projects, and dual-credit pathways. Reports that 50% of graduating seniors earn at least three college credits before enrolling in college.
  • Youth One-on-One Mentoring 1 activity
    • Support student social, emotional, and academic development
      Runs structured programs such as the AMS III advisory program and peer mentoring (PGC) to build social-emotional skills and support incoming freshmen. Provides personalized academic support and post-secondary pathway planning starting in 9th grade.
financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$22.66M
Contributions & grants$26K0%
Program service revenue$22.10M98%
Investment income$207K1%
Other revenue$325K
expenses
Total expenses$26.42M
Program expenses78%
Admin / overhead22%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$20.04M
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$4.38M
Cash$3.82M
Investments$0
Liabilities$3.01M
Net assets$1.37M
Liquid reserves1.7 mo
6 years on record · 2019–2024 · YoY revenue +8.8%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024

Who runs it

paid leadership · 11
NameTitleHours/wkCompensation
DR CURTIS A PALMORE CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER (SEE SCH O) 14 $320K
ROBERT A HILLER CHIEF ACADEMIC OFFICER AS OF 7/1/24 (SEE SCH O) 40 $289K
NISSI JONATHAN PRINCIPAL & FOUNDER - AMS III 40 $254K
CLAUBENTZ DIEUJUSTE PRINCIPAL- AMS IV 40 $243K
CAROL FRANCO 9TH & 10TH GRADES ASSISTANT PRINCIPAL - AMS III 40 $203K
JOSETTE FLEURY-DOUGLAS ASSISTANT PRINCIPAL OF DIVERSE LEARNERS - AMS IV 40 $187K
CARL W BAURLE ASSISTANT PRINCIPAL - HUM IV 40 $186K
LENDONNA THOMAS ASSISTANT PRINCIPAL OF STEAM - AMS IV 40 $182K
CHARNIQUA MADDEN ASSISTANT PRINCIPAL - AMS III 40 $165K
MICHELLE OTT 11TH GRADE ASSISTANT PRINCIPAL - AMS III 40 $165K
TRACY KEBATTA CFO/COO AS OF 7/15/24 (SEE SCH O) 14 $99K
board members · 14
  • ALICE BRUNS — TRUSTEE THRU 12/31/24
  • EDNA VEGA — TRUSTEE AS OF 2/24/25
  • ELDEAN WILSON — TREASURER
  • FREDRICK LEVY — TRUSTEE AS OF 2/24/25
  • JEREMIAH THOMAS — TRUSTEE
  • LIOR EVAN — CHAIR
  • LISA A GIBSON — SECRETARY AS OF 2/24/25
  • MICHAEL NATHAN — TRUSTEE AS OF 2/24/25
  • NANCY GROSSMAN — TRUSTEE AS OF 2/24/25
  • NANCY ROSARIO-RODRIGUEZ — TRUSTEE AS OF 2/24/25
  • NICOLE BEST — TRUSTEE
  • PETER CANTILLO — TRUSTEE AS OF 2/24/25
  • ROSE DEPINTO — TRUSTEE
  • SOPHIE SCHECHTER — TRUSTEE
relationships · 9

Who they work with

  • August Martin campus Partner — Hosts the Advanced Math & Science IV public charter school in South Jamaica, Queens.
  • Family School Alliance (FSA) Partner — Collaborative team of parents and school staff that organizes school and community events and supports family engagement.
  • Ms. Saat Partner — Faculty member who provides guidance and support in student mentoring programs.
  • NY1 Partner — Covered United Charter High Schools' HBCU Tour and student activities in news segments.
  • SchoolMint Partner — Platform used for student enrollment and seat offer management.
  • SchoolMint Partner — Uses SchoolMint platform for student enrollment and application management.
  • Teach for America Partner — Dr. Curtis Palmore began his education career through Teach for America.
  • U.S. Department of Education Government — Recognized by the U.S. Department of Education as a National Blue Ribbon School.
  • WNBC Partner — Featured United Charter High Schools students preparing for the HBCU Tour in a news segment.
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.

  • Character and Social-Emotional Development Through Structured Culture Frameworks
    methodology: character_development
    By embedding character development and social-emotional learning within a structured school culture framework (e.g., CARE: Community, Accountability, Respect, Empathy), students develop lifelong competencies because consistent norms and advisory practices build identity, resilience, and interpersonal skills.
  • College and Career Preparation Through Integrated Real-World Learning
    methodology: college_and_career_readiness
    By integrating college preparation with leadership development and real-world learning experiences, students are better prepared for post-graduation success because these experiences build practical skills, civic engagement, and professional competencies that academic instruction alone does not fully develop.
  • Family-School Partnerships as a Foundation for Student Success
    methodology: family-school-partnership
    By building strong, continuous family-school partnerships through communication and shared resources, student outcomes improve because engaged families reinforce learning at home and increase student accountability, belonging, and support.
  • Project- and Challenge-Based Interdisciplinary Learning
    methodology: project-based-learning
    By using project-based, challenge-based, and inquiry-driven curricula—especially in STEAM and humanities contexts—students develop critical thinking, collaboration, and problem-solving skills because interdisciplinary, hands-on work mirrors real-world complexity and demands active sense-making.
  • Whole-Child, Brain-Aligned Instruction Using the R.E.A.L. Framework
    methodology: whole-child-brain-aligned-instruction
    By structuring instruction around regulation, engagement, application, and reflection (the R.E.A.L. Framework), learning is aligned with brain science to support the whole child, because this sequence fosters emotional readiness, deep cognitive engagement, and long-term retention of knowledge.