United Charter High Schools is a network of seven tuition-free public charter high schools serving students across the Bronx, Brooklyn, and Queens. Our schools focus on college preparation, leadership development, and real-world learning experiences that help students succeed after graduation. Today, United Charter serves students across New York City.
UCHS is a network of seven charter high schools across the Bronx, Brooklyn, and Queens focusing on Advanced Math & Science and Humanities curriculums.
United Charter High Schools is committed to academic excellence in a welcoming, safe school environment. We develop, inspire, and challenge our students to think critically and creatively as they solve problems in the classrooms, in our communities, and throughout the world.
Through a rigorously structured system of teaching and learning, students advance their understanding of science, technology, engineering, arts, and math concepts. Scholars master content, knowledge, and skills through project-based experiences that spark civic engagement and appetite for advocacy leadership.
All of our seven charter high schools across the Bronx, Brooklyn and Queens offer personalized academic and social-emotional support, with a focus on college and career readiness. Additionally, our students have access to a range of clubs, sports teams, leadership opportunities, and internships.
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While the 2026-2027 lottery has already taken place, we are still accepting applications on a rolling basis for the 2026–2027 school year! Don’t miss your chance to join one of our seven award-winning and tuition-free United Charter High Schools across Brooklyn, the Bronx, and Queens—apply today by clicking the link below!
If you have questions about why United Charter High Schools are the right choice for your student, call us at (212) 870-2010 or email us at enroll@unitedcharter.org to discuss your application. If you wish to make any changes to your application after initial submission, please do not submit more than one application; log into your SchoolMint account to make edits or contact us.
Charter high schools are tuition-free public schools that operate independently while remaining accountable for student outcomes
Yes. All United Charter High Schools are tuition-free public charter schools open to NYC students.
Our schools are located in the Bronx, Brooklyn, and Queens.
Our schools are located in the Bronx, Brooklyn, and Queens.
Our schools are located in the Bronx, Brooklyn, and Queens.
Our schools are located in the Bronx, Brooklyn, and Queens.
United Charter High Schools is proud to announce that five of its New York City-based high schools were nationally recognized as some of the best schools in New York State by Niche, the country’s leading college and school search platform.
The United Charter High School system is one of the largest public charter high school networks in the state, serving nearly 3,000 students across the Bronx, Brooklyn, and Queens. Of the seven schools in its network, five ranked in the top 25, with two in the top ten.
United Charter High School for Advanced Math and Science II (AMS II): #3 (Bronx)
United Charter High School for Advanced Math & Science (AMS): #9 (Bronx)
United Charter High School for the Humanities (HUM): #11 (Bronx)
United Charter High School for the Humanities II (HUM II): #17 (Bronx)
United Charter High School for Advanced Math & Science III (AMS III): #25 (Brooklyn)
“This recognition highlights the incredible achievements we can reach through hard work and collaboration,” said Dr. Curtis Palmore, Chief Executive Officer of United Charter High Schools. “We are proud to offer students a high performing, supportive and nurturing environment where they can learn, grow, and thrive while embracing and respecting diversity. Together, we are fostering the next generation of enlightened reformers and future leaders.”
This prestigious ranking reflects each school’s exceptional performance across numerous factors analyzed by Niche including academics, extracurricular activity opportunities, data from sources like the U.S. Department of Education, and user input from current students, alumni and parents.
