The United Charter High Schools network of seven tuition-free charter schools is redefining what public education can achieve. We serve students across the Bronx, Brooklyn, and Queens with a single shared mission: closing the opportunity gap through exceptional, tuition-free education. While each campus cultivates its own distinctive culture—from the innovation labs at our AMS schools to the creative studios at our HUM campuses—all United students benefit from the same extraordinary foundation that has earned us recognition as some of NYC’s top charter high schools.
Rigorous College Prep That Opens Doors
We are laser-focused on supporting our students to be prepared for life after high school. For most of our students, that means attending and succeeding in college or a career of their choice. That requires a high school education that is focused on rigor, experiences that build agency, and skills like organization and time management that support students to succeed. Our students take rigorous AP courses, participate in internships, and earn college credits while still in high school.
Our 95%+ graduation rate tells only part of the story; the real magic happens in our comprehensive college advising program, where dedicated counselors guide students through every aspect of post-secondary planning, from SAT prep to scholarship applications, ensuring that financial barriers never stand between our students and their dreams.
Innovative Teaching and Learning in Action
Excellence in education requires teachers who inspire and methods that engage. Our award-winning faculty, recognized by organizations like Niche as among NYC’s finest, transform classrooms into laboratories of discovery. At AMS schools, students tackle real-world engineering challenges and environmental problems through hands-on STEAM projects, while HUM students bring literature to life through performance, create original works in our writing workshops, and explore human experience through visual arts and dance. This project-based approach, combined with our unique Senior Capstone Projects and arts presentations, ensures that learning becomes action and knowledge transforms into wisdom.
Support for All Learners Through Expert Teaching and Small Classes
The foundation of our world-class education rests on a simple principle: every student deserves personalized attention and unwavering support. Our intentionally small class sizes allow teachers to know each student’s strengths, challenges, and dreams, while the additional 20% in instructional time compared to traditional schools provides the space for deep learning and meaningful connections.
For students who require extra support, our learning specialists work alongside classroom teachers to ensure they receive exactly what they need to thrive. This individualized approach, combined with programs like our one-of-a-kind Summer Bridge orientation, creates an environment where the exceptional becomes the norm.
Athletics and Clubs That Build Community (& Résumés)
A truly world-class education develops the whole person, which is why our robust athletics and extracurricular programs are integral to the United experience. As proud members of the NYC Charter School Athletic Association, we field competitive teams in football, volleyball, soccer, basketball, and track & field. Our athletes learn discipline, teamwork, and resilience that extend far beyond the playing field.
Off the field, our diverse club offerings—from Music for the Soul to robotics, and student journalism to anime appreciation—help every student find their passion and their community. These clubs allow students to develop the leadership skills and creative confidence that distinguish United graduates on college applications and job resumes.
At United Charter High Schools, seven exceptional campuses unite to deliver one world-class education that prepares students not just for college, but for lives of purpose and possibility. Ready to join our community of excellence? Enrollment for 2025-26 is open now.
About United Charter High Schools
United Charter High Schools (formerly New Visions) is a network of seven award-winning and tuition-free charter schools serving 9th-12th grade students and families across the Bronx, Brooklyn, and Queens. We are united in our mission to close the opportunity gap by ensuring equal access to rigorous STEAM and Humanities academics and unwavering support for post-secondary readiness. Get to know us unitedcharter.org and follow us on Instagram and Facebook. Enrollment for the 2025-26 school year is open now.
