Humanities • HUM
Marble Hill, Bronx
HUM Campus in Marble Hill, Bronx offers a tuition‑free, humanities‑focused public charter high school experience–academic rigor, critical thinking, and college readiness.
HUM Campus in Marble Hill, Bronx offers a tuition‑free, humanities‑focused public charter high school experience–academic rigor, critical thinking, and college readiness.
While state legislative leaders and Governor Hochul haven’t reached an agreement on a statewide school cellphone ban yet, some local public charter schools have begun implementing the policy.
OPEN Host Brittany Skyler sits down with the CEO of United Charter High Schools, Dr. Curtis Palmore, discussing the charter school’s success and how a bold decision to ban cell phones long before it became state policy is part of that story.
The backlash against diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives has been swift and forceful. Across the country, school districts are banning books; reshaping curricula; and retreating from mentions of race, gender identity, and historical injustice.
Humanities is a public charter school located in the Marble Hill neighbourhood in the Bronx. UCHS schools provide all students, regardless of their previous academic history, the highest quality education in an atmosphere of respect, responsibility, and rigor. UCHS schools ensure that graduates have the skills and content knowledge necessary to succeed in postsecondary choices by engaging students, teachers, and administrators in learning experiences that allow risk-taking, embrace multiple attempts at learning, cultivate students’ imaginative and creative abilities, and celebrate achievement. Through an intensive study of English, history and art concepts, students learn how to generate research questions, develop the skills necessary to answer those questions, create products that demonstrate understanding, and defend their knowledge publicly.
At Humanities High School we aim to foster a dynamic learning environment grounded in the principles of Community Engagement, Accountability, Respect, and Empathy (CARE). We are dedicated to: Community Engagement: Building strong, collaborative relationships among students, staff, parents, and the local community through active participation and meaningful connections. Accountability & Good Citizenship: Promoting a culture of responsibility, integrity, and excellence, where students take ownership of their actions and contribute positively to society. Respect & Empathy: Creating a compassionate school culture where diversity is celebrated, and every individual is treated with dignity and understanding. Through our CARE initiative, we aim to create an inclusive environment that empowers every student to reach their full potential and become compassionate, responsible global citizens. “Engaging Every Student, Elevating Every Outcome.
Any relevant statistics and figures to share about success rates, graduation rates, etc. A quick snapshot of HUM success: HUM’s MET 100%Graduation rate the last 2 years, with a post-secondary success rate of 91%
We are now accepting applications for the 2026–2027 school year! To be included in the lottery, applications must be submitted by 5:00 PM on April 1, 2026. The lottery will be held on April 2, 2026 at 11:00 AM. Applications received after the deadline will be added to our waitlist and considered on a rolling basis as seats become available.
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!
Once you’ve submitted your application, you’ll receive a confirmation letting you know it’s been received. We’ll also stay in touch with you between the time you apply and the official lottery, which will be held on April 2, 2026. You can check the status of your application by logging back into your account. Stay tuned for more information as we move closer to the lottery!
