named programs · 3 · from sources
What they call their work
After-School Programming
Extended learning and enrichment opportunities offered at middle and high school campuses, including academic support and extracurricular activities.
College and Career Readiness
High school program providing college counseling, application support, and career exposure to ensure graduates are prepared for higher education and professional pathways.
PRIDE Advisory
Character development program teaching PRIDE values—Preparedness, Respect, Integrity, Determination, and Excellence—through weekly advisory sessions that build relationships and support social-emotional learning.
activities · 7 groups
What they do
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Individualized Academic Support 2 activities
- Implement character and mindset development curriculumDelivers a PRIDE Advisory curriculum designed to support students in transitioning from learning to read to reading to learn, while fostering a growth mindset and positive behavior through an equitable system of recognition and reinforcement.
- Provide personalized instruction through small teacher-to-student ratiosMaintains two teachers in every classroom to support small teacher-to-student ratios and deliver individualized, personalized instruction that meets diverse learning needs.
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College Preparatory Secondary Education 1 activity
- Deliver rigorous academic programming aligned with Common Core standardsProvides a rigorous academic curriculum focused on critical thinking and aligned with Common Core standards, featuring a longer school day and school year to prepare students for college and career success. Instruction includes student-led discussions, iterative revision of work, and varied learning configurations such as group, pair, and individual settings.
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Study Abroad and Global Immersion Programs 1 activity
- Facilitate cultural and college exposure experiencesProvides all students with opportunities to visit colleges, universities, and cultural institutions outside their local communities to broaden their educational and personal horizons.
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Comprehensive Student Enrichment Programs 1 activity
- Offer performing arts and enrichment programsProvides performing arts electives to elementary students as part of a well-rounded educational experience.
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Charter School Operations 1 activity
- Operate public charter schools serving grades K-8Provides free public charter education for students in Kindergarten through eighth grade in Brooklyn, New York, with separate divisions for Lower Elementary (K–2), Upper Elementary, and Middle School (grades 6–8). The school serves a total of approximately 1,008 students across its campuses.
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College Access and Success Support 1 activity
- Support college and career readiness for students and alumniPrepares students for college and career success, with 91% of 2021–2022 seniors enrolling in college and an average of five college acceptances per student. Alumni graduate from college at five times the national rate for students from similar backgrounds, and currently enrolled alumni receive $2.7 million in institutional and public scholarships.
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Uncategorized 1 activity
- Provide comprehensive student support servicesOffers free breakfast, lunch, snacks, school supplies, individual laptops, hands-on lessons, special education services, and after-school programming to all students at no cost.
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financials · form 990 · fy2023
revenue
Total revenue$33.94M
Contributions & grants$3.54M10%
Program service revenue$29.97M88%
Investment income$426K1%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$35.54M
Program expenses87%
Admin / overhead13%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$25.65M
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$36.44M
Cash$11.35M
Investments$0
Liabilities$23.39M
Net assets$13.05M
Liquid reserves3.8 mo
3 years on record · 2019–2023 · YoY revenue +40.5%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2023
Who runs it
paid leadership · 8
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
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| LESLIE-BERNARD JOSEPH | CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER | 55 | $390K |
| KENNETH KLEGAR CHIEF | FINANCIAL OFFICER THRU FEB 2024 | 55 | $218K |
| ASHLEY WEECH | CHIEF STRATEGY OFFICER | 55 | $211K |
| KAREN JOHNSON | CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER | 55 | $207K |
| LIZA POTTER | CHIEF ACADEMIC OFFICER | 55 | $192K |
| RACHEL KASHNER | CHIEF SCHOOLS OFFICER | 55 | $177K |
| MARCIA HERRERA | INTERIM CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER | 55 | $157K |
| BRITTANY HARPER | PRINCIPAL | 55 | $150K |
board members · 9
- BRIAN BUCKMIRE — TRUSTEE
- JACOB MNOOKIN — SECRETARY
- JOE HERRERA — VICE CHAIR
- JOSEPH TALIA — TRUSTEE
- JOSH WOLFE — CHAIRMAN
- JULIE GORAN — TRUSTEE
- NKONYE OKOH — TREASURER
- NORIAN WATSON — TRUSTEE
- SAMANTHA TWEEDY — TRUSTEE
relationships · 5
Who they work with
- CUNY Hunter College Partner — Higher education institution attended by Coney Island Prep graduates.
- Niche Network — Recognized as a 2024 Niche Best School.
- PRIDE Values Partner — Character development framework integrated into advisory to teach values and build scholar identity.
- Schoolmint Partner — Technology partner used for online enrollment and account management.
- University of Virginia Partner — Higher education institution to which Coney Island Prep graduates have been accepted.
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.
- Advisory-Based Support for Student-Adult Relationships and Character Developmentmethodology: advisory-based_support_modelBy using advisory as a structured system to build relationships between scholars and adults, teach PRIDE values, and maintain family engagement, the school strengthens student belonging and accountability, because consistent, trusting relationships are foundational to academic and personal growth.
- Antiracist Practices to Eliminate Racially Disparate Outcomesmethodology: antiracism-institutional-practiceBy embedding antiracist practices into organizational systems, the school aims to eliminate inequities in student, family, and staff experiences, because systemic change—not just individual intent—is required to produce equitable outcomes.
- Extended Learning Time to Accelerate Academic Outcomesmethodology: extended_learning_timeBy extending the school day and school year, Coney Island Prep increases instructional time to improve academic achievement, because more time allows for deeper mastery of content and targeted support.
- Growth Mindset and Intellectual Risk-Taking Culturemethodology: growth_mindset_cultivationBy normalizing mistakes and using structured reflection on feedback, the school cultivates a growth mindset, because students who view intelligence as malleable are more likely to engage in rigorous learning and persist through challenges.
- Whole-Child Education Through Academic Rigor and Social-Emotional Developmentmethodology: whole-child_educationBy integrating academic rigor with social-emotional learning through committed educators, the school fosters holistic development, because addressing both cognitive and emotional needs produces sustained engagement and long-term success.