Every year of high school shapes your future, but none more critical than 9th grade. It’s when study habits form, friendships bloom, and the path to college and career begins. At tuition-free United Charter High Schools, we’ve designed our educational experience around a four-year journey that transforms ambitious freshmen into confident, college-bound and career-ready graduates. Here’s why families who start with us in 9th grade give their students an unmatched advantage.
More Time to Master A Rigorous Curriculum
Our college preparatory program is carefully sequenced to build skills year by year. Starting in 9th grade, students develop strong foundations in critical reading, writing, and problem-solving that prepare them for advanced coursework. By junior and senior year, they’re ready to tackle our extensive AP offerings—from Calculus and Computer Science at our AMS schools to Literature and World History at HUM campuses. This four-year progression opens doors to internships, college credit opportunities, and our signature Senior Capstone Projects. Students who complete all four years with us consistently earn acceptance to top colleges and universities, backed by the academic confidence that comes from mastering our rigorous curriculum from the very beginning. The skills our graduates develop are also directly transferable to a wide variety of careers, making our students highly sought after by employers.
Take Advantage of Our Summer Bridge Program
Our one-of-a-kind Summer Bridge program exclusively serves incoming 9th graders, orienting them for success before the first day of school. This unique opportunity helps freshmen build relationships, understand our high expectations, and develop the confidence to thrive from their very first day.
Grow Within Our Caring Community
Four years at United means four years of personalized support from teachers who truly know every student. Our intentionally small classes foster deep relationships that strengthen over time. Starting in 9th grade allows your teen and family to fully benefit from our comprehensive college and career advising program, participate in leadership opportunities, and build resume-worthy experiences through clubs, athletics, and internships that distinguish our graduates.
Take advantage of everything UCHS has to offer – enroll your rising 9th grader at one of our seven campuses for the 2025-26 school year. Visit our enrollment page or call us at (212) 870- 2010 to secure your freshman’s spot at United Charter High Schools today.
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 at www.unitedcharter.org and follow us on Instagram and Facebook. Enrollment for the 2025-26 school year is open now.
