COMMON MAPS
Map version new-york activity top-down
Main site Contact
Menu
↑ parent activity group ·
research dossier

ACADEMY OF HEALTH SCIENCES CHARTER SCHOOL
ROCHESTER, NY · EIN 832805257 · Form 990 · FY2024 · NTEE B29 · Education · Medium ($1M-$10M) · ahscharter.org
revenue
$6.9M
expenses
$6.9M
net assets
$3.4M
employees
65
volunteers
12
program ratio
77%
mission · from form 990

THE MISSION OF THE ACADEMY OF HEALTH SCIENCES CHARTER SCHOOL (AHS) IS TO PROVIDE A LEARNING ENVIRONMENT THAT ENSURES ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENT WHILE PREPARING STUDENTS FOR COLLEGE AND CAREER READINESS AND LIVES OF SERVICE IN THE HEALTH SCIENCES.

profile · synthesized from sources

Charter school in Rochester, NY serving grades 5–8 with a focus on health sciences education. Provides rigorous academics, individualized support, and enrichment to prepare students for college and careers. Emphasizes diversity, equity, and inclusion through a culturally responsive curriculum and trauma-informed social-emotional learning.

irs program accomplishments · form 990 part iii · fy2024

What they reported doing

  1. #1 primary $640K
    SPECIAL EDUCATION - STUDENTS WITH SPECIAL NEEDS
  2. #2 $196K
    OTHER PROGRAMS
named programs · 4 · from sources

What they call their work

College and Career Readiness Program
Equips students with study habits, goal-setting skills, and exposure to post-secondary opportunities through rigorous instruction and counseling.
Health Sciences Integrated Curriculum
Teaches core subjects—reading, writing, math, science, social studies, and the arts—through a health sciences lens to prepare students for college and health-related careers.
Multi-Tiered Systems of Support (MTSS)
Provides academic and behavioral interventions tailored to individual student needs, including special education services.
Social-Emotional Learning (SEL) Program
Offers trauma-informed SEL based on the five core competencies: self-awareness, self-management, social awareness, relationship skills, and responsible decision-making.
activities · 7 groups

What they do

  • Independent and Charter K-12 Schools 1 activity
    • Deliver health sciences-themed academic instruction
      Provides core academic instruction in reading, writing, math, social studies, science, and the arts through a New York State standards-aligned curriculum integrated with health sciences themes across all content areas. Serves students in grades 5 through 8 during a regular school day running from 8:45 am to 4:30 pm, with early dismissal at 1 PM on specified days.
  • Educator Training in Equity and Inclusion 1 activity
    • Deliver staff professional development in equity and inclusion
      Provides staff training in diversity, equity, and inclusion, including unconscious bias and culturally responsive teaching, and offers instructional coaching to support inclusive curriculum and teaching practices.
  • Annual Financial and Activity Reporting 1 activity
    • Maintain regulatory and fiscal compliance
      Submits annual reports to the New York State Education Department and completes annual fiscal audits to ensure compliance with state and federal regulations, including the protection of confidential student records and data.
  • School-Specific Educational Support 1 activity
    • Operate school logistics and auxiliary programs
      Provides free transportation, breakfast, lunch, and school supplies to students. Organizes annual field trips and hosts family engagement events such as Back To School Night.
  • Special Education Support Services 1 activity
    • Provide special education services
      Provides special education services to students with special needs, including academic and behavioral support tailored to individual requirements.
  • Student Support and Academic Services 1 activity
    • Provide student support services
      Offers on-site full-time school nursing and counseling, trauma-informed social-emotional learning grounded in the five core SEL competencies, restorative discipline practices, and multi-tiered systems of support (MTSS) for academic and behavioral interventions. Implements anti-bullying and anti-discrimination policies in compliance with New York’s Dignity for All Students Act (DASA).
  • Uncategorized 1 activity
    • Implement inclusive and culturally responsive instruction
      Uses instructional resources and materials that reflect racially, culturally, and linguistically diverse perspectives and affirm student identities. Applies differentiated instructional strategies to accommodate diverse learning styles and offers multiple assessment opportunities to demonstrate mastery of standards.
financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$6.87M
Contributions & grants$683K10%
Program service revenue$6.12M89%
Investment income$62K1%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$6.92M
Program expenses77%
Admin / overhead23%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$3.89M
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$26.05M
Cash$4.58M
Investments$0
Liabilities$22.61M
Net assets$3.44M
Liquid reserves8.0 mo
6 years on record · 2019–2024 · YoY revenue +4.2%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024

Who runs it

paid leadership · 3
NameTitleHours/wkCompensation
WANDA PEREZ-BRUNDAGE CEO & PRINCIPAL 40 $197K
KELLY RAGIN ASSISTANT PRINCIPAL 40 $134K
TIMOTHY WHITE DIRECTOR OF FINANCE - RESIGNED 4/25 40 $93K
board members · 13
  • BRADLEY TURNER — TRUSTEE
  • BRITTANY RUMPH — TRUSTEE
  • ERIKA DOOLEY — TRUSTEE
  • KEVIN OVERTON — VICE-CHAIR
  • KEVIN RAILEY — SECRETARY
  • LOUISE VELLA — TRUSTEE
  • MARIO URSO — TREASURER
  • MATT SPRAGUE — TRUSTEE
  • MICHELE LAWRENCE — BOARD CHAIR
  • PATRICIA GATLIN — TRUSTEE
  • ROBERT HOGGARD — TRUSTEE
  • WARREN HERN — TRUSTEE - THROUGH 12/24
  • WENDY FERRER — TRUSTEE
relationships · 18

Who they work with

  • Baltimore City Public School System Partner — Wanda Perez-Brundage worked as a teacher and teacher-mentor in this system.
  • Buffalo Center for Arts and Technology Partner — Mario Urso serves as Board Member and Treasurer for both organizations
  • CT3 Partner — Wanda Perez-Brundage served as a lead managing associate with CT3, working on transformational school improvement initiatives.
  • Coordinated Care Services Inc. Partner — Brittany Rumph served as a consultant supporting educators and community-based organizations
  • DC Public Charter School Board Government — Oversees charter school performance ratings; rated DC Bilingual Public Charter School as Tier 1 under Wanda Perez-Brundage's leadership.
  • Friendship Southeast Elementary Academy Partner — Wanda Perez-Brundage served as Resident Principal at this Washington, DC school.
  • Jewish Senior Life Partner — Wendy Ferrer is vice president of marketing and communications for this organization
  • Johns Hopkins University Partner — Wanda Perez-Brundage earned a post graduate certificate in Supervision and Administration from this institution.
  • NY State Education Department Government — Point of contact for reporting student data privacy concerns.
  • New Leaders Partner — Principal preparation program that trained Wanda Perez-Brundage.
  • New York State Government — Follows New York State Learning Standards in instruction.
  • New York State Education Department Government — Uses NYSED’s Culturally Responsive-Sustaining Education Framework to guide and evaluate DEI efforts.
  • Northeastern University Partner — Wanda Perez-Brundage is currently working on her doctoral dissertation at this institution.
  • Rochester Institute of Technology Partner — Robert Hoggard serves as Associate Director of Advancement; Louise Vella previously held quality leadership roles
  • Rochester Regional Health Partner — Warren Hern previously served as Co-CEO; Robert Hoggard led fundraising initiatives for its foundation
  • St. John Fisher College Partner — Board members serve as dean and provost at the institution, suggesting academic affiliation
  • Towson University Partner — Wanda Perez-Brundage earned an MA in Elementary Education from this institution.
  • University of Rochester Medical Center Partner — Multiple board members hold leadership or faculty positions at URMC, indicating institutional collaboration
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.

  • Culturally Responsive and Rigorous Instructional Framework
    methodology: culturally-responsive-sustaining-education
    By combining high expectations and rigorous instruction with culturally responsive-sustaining education practices, the school affirms student identities while ensuring academic achievement, because aligning cultural affirmation with academic challenge supports engagement and success for diverse learners.
  • Data- and Student-Driven Instructional Personalization
    methodology: data-and-student-driven-instruction
    By using daily academic data and student input to guide instruction, the school personalizes learning experiences to meet individual needs, because ongoing assessment and student voice improve instructional responsiveness and academic outcomes.
  • Inclusive Curriculum for Identity Exploration and Critical Thinking
    methodology: inclusive-curriculum-for-critical-thinking
    By designing an inclusive curriculum that enables exploration of personal and others' identities, the school builds students’ critical thinking skills, because identity-aware learning fosters deeper cognitive engagement and long-term success.
  • Thematic Integration of Health Sciences
    methodology: thematic-integrated-curriculum
    By integrating core academic subjects with health sciences through a thematic curriculum, the school connects learning to real-world applications in health, service, and innovation, because contextualized learning increases relevance and prepares students for college and careers in health-related fields.