THE EQUITY PROJECT CHARTER SCHOOL

Was the subject of a longitudinal impact study conducted by Mathematica Policy Research from 2009 to 2013, with findings published in 2014, contributing to research on effective teaching models in urban education.

Provides daily instruction in ELA, math, science, and social studies for middle school students, with demonstrated high performance: ranked first in District 6 for ELA and math among non-selective middle schools for four consecutive years and outperforming all NYC students on the 2023 NYS Math exam by 14 percentage points.

Employs only teachers who hold a valid New York State Teacher Certificate or are on an approved path to obtain one.

Provides daily physical education for all grade levels and supports participation in over a dozen interscholastic sports teams, along with extracurricular clubs in sports and other physical activities.

Provides student opportunities in clubs and groups including chess, film, photography, visual art, and competitive athletics, fostering diverse interests beyond the core curriculum.

Provides rigorous academics, arts, and athletics instruction to 1,080 students in Kindergarten through 8th grade in Washington Heights and Inwood, New York City, using master teachers. The school follows a year-round calendar with extended learning time to combat summer learning loss and support teacher sustainability.

Serves nutritious, creative, and appealing meals daily to all students through an in-house kitchen staffed by seven professional chefs.

Plans and conducts field trips to museums, parks, farms, planetariums, zoos, botanical gardens, libraries, and live performance venues across New York City to enhance student learning.

Offers daily music classes for all grades, using programs like Carnegie Hall’s Musical Explorers to teach global music styles, and organizes annual concerts and in-school events that include family participation. Visual arts and dance groups are also available through selective participation.

Offers guidance to 8th grade students and families for high school placement across multiple sectors and supports eligible students in grades 5–7 in applying to selective preparatory programs such as Oliver Scholars, Prep for Prep, and A Better Chance.

Provides an initial set of free uniforms to all enrolled students to ensure equity and reduce family expenses.

Provides daily advisory periods, choice time, or recess to support social and emotional learning, and fosters community engagement through an annual service day where students participate in activities like singing at nursing homes, planting gardens, and supporting food pantries.

Employs master teachers with a $140,000 annual salary and performance-based bonuses, and offers professional development opportunities, tuition reimbursement, and continuous learning support to staff.