NCS High School · Opening Fall 2027
Every Pathway. Every Learner. Every Chance to Thrive.
NCS High School is opening in Fall 2027, bringing an intentionally inclusive, tuition-free public high school experience to students in Harlem and the Bronx.
Tuition-Free
A public high school option for families.
Inclusive by Design
Built for students with different strengths and needs.
Harlem & The Bronx
Rooted in the communities NCS serves.
The NCS Experience Continues
A High School Built for NCS Students and the Futures They Deserve
At Neighborhood Charter Schools, high school is where students discover who they are, build the confidence to lead, and prepare for college, career, and life beyond graduation.
Our high school will offer rigorous academics, personalized pathways, strong advisory support, and a school community designed for every learner from day one.
For years, NCS families have trusted our schools to provide a welcoming, structured, and inclusive education where students are known, challenged, and supported.
Now, that experience continues through high school.
Opening in Fall 2027, NCS High School will build on the strong foundation of our K–8 program with a 9–12 model designed to help students grow academically, socially, and personally. Students will be supported through small advisories, rigorous coursework, inclusive classrooms, career-connected learning, and a school culture grounded in our LIGHT values: Leadership, Inquiry, Growth, Heart, and Teamwork.
At NCS High School, students will have the opportunity to shape what comes next for themselves, their school community, and their future.
High School Is a Launchpad. We Build the Runway.
NCS High School is designed to help every student graduate with a clear sense of who they are, what they care about, and where they are headed.
A Path That’s Truly Theirs
Students will explore academic, college, and career pathways that reflect their strengths and goals. From AP courses and capstone projects to career certifications and enrichment opportunities, students will have room to challenge themselves, discover new interests, and prepare for life after high school.
Inclusion by Design
NCS believes students learn best in communities where every child is valued. Our high school model will support autistic students, multilingual learners, students with IEPs, and general education students learning together in a caring and structured environment.
Rooted in Harlem and the Bronx
NCS High School is being built for families who know and trust NCS, while also welcoming new families looking for a high-quality, inclusive public high school option.
Support That Stays With Them
Every student will be part of a Neighborhood Group, a small advisory community that helps them build relationships, set goals, track progress, and stay connected throughout all four years of high school.
The Student Experience
Discover Who You Are. Build What Comes Next.
At NCS High School, students will be encouraged to think deeply, lead with purpose, and take ownership of their future.
01 Find Your People
Students will be known by teachers, advisors, and peers who care about their success. Through Neighborhood Groups, students will build strong relationships, practice self-advocacy, and receive guidance throughout their high school journey.
02 Shape Your Pathway
Every student’s path will reflect their strengths, goals, and interests. Students may pursue advanced academics, career-connected learning, creative interests, leadership opportunities, and post-secondary goals with support from staff who know them well.
03 Grow Through Challenge
NCS students will engage in rigorous coursework that builds critical thinking, problem-solving, communication, and independence. AP courses, capstone portfolios, and meaningful projects will help students demonstrate what they know and what they can do.
04 Launch With Confidence
Graduates will leave NCS High School prepared for college, career, and life. They will understand their strengths, know how to advocate for themselves, and be ready to take their next step with confidence.
Built for Every Learner
A School Designed for Every Learner
NCS High School will continue our inclusive-by-design approach, creating a learning environment where students with different strengths, needs, and goals learn together.
- Inclusive classrooms where every learner is valued
- Support for students with IEPs and autistic students
- Language support for multilingual learners
- Transition planning and post-secondary guidance
- CDOS pathway opportunities
- Strong communication between families, teachers, and advisors
- A structured, welcoming school culture rooted in care and high expectations
At NCS, strong support and high expectations work together so every student can grow with confidence.
Rigorous Academics. Real-World Preparation. Personalized Pathways.
NCS High School students will build strong academic skills while exploring the pathways that connect learning to their future.
College-Ready Coursework
Students will take challenging courses that prepare them for graduation, college applications, and post-secondary success.
AP Opportunities
AP courses will be available in every core subject, with access beginning as early as sophomore year.
Capstone Portfolios
Students will develop capstone portfolios that showcase their learning, growth, and readiness for college and career opportunities.
Career-Connected Learning
Students will explore career interests, build practical skills, and work toward meaningful post-secondary goals.
Discovering Your Why
In 9th grade, students will begin their high school journey with NCS’s signature identity and purpose seminar. Through guided reflection, community projects, and goal-setting, students will explore who they are and what they want to become.
A Week at NCS High School
Students will move through a balanced week of core academics, extended learning blocks, electives, community-building, and optional after-school opportunities.
What Could Your Child’s Schedule Look Like?
This sample Year 1 schedule gives families a general picture of the school week. A student’s exact classes and course sequence will depend on their grade level, goals, and learning pathway.
Swipe left to see the full weekly schedule.
| Time | Monday | Tuesday Extended Blocks | Wednesday Extended Blocks | Thursday Half Day | Friday |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8:00 AM–8:15 AM | Morning Entry | Morning Entry | Morning Entry | Morning Entry | Morning Entry |
| 8:15 AM–9:10 AM | Core Academic Block 1 | Extended Learning Block 1 | Extended Learning Block 1 | Core Academic Block 1 | Core Academic Block 1 |
| 9:15 AM–10:10 AM | Core Academic Block 2 | Extended Learning Block 1 Continues | Extended Learning Block 1 Continues | Core Academic Block 2 | Core Academic Block 2 |
| 10:15 AM–11:10 AM | Core Academic Block 3 | Extended Learning Block 2 | Extended Learning Block 2 | Core Academic Block 3 | Core Academic Block 3 |
| 11:15 AM–12:10 PM | Core Academic Block 4 | Extended Learning Block 2 Continues | Extended Learning Block 2 Continues | Core Academic Block 4 | Core Academic Block 4 |
| 12:10 PM–12:55 PM | Lunch | Lunch | Lunch | Neighborhood Advisory and community time | Lunch |
| 1:00 PM–1:55 PM | Elective Block 1 | Extended Learning Block 3 | Extended Learning Block 3 | Neighborhood until 1:10 PM Dismissal at 1:15 PM | Elective Block 1 |
| 2:00 PM–2:55 PM | Elective Block 2 | Extended Learning Block 3 Continues | Extended Learning Block 3 Continues | After-School Teams and Activities | Elective Block 2 |
| 3:00 PM–3:55 PM | Health, P.E., or Additional Course | Additional Course | Additional Course | After-School Teams and Activities | Health, P.E., or Additional Course |
| 3:55 PM–4:00 PM | Dismissal and After-School Transition | Dismissal and After-School Transition | Dismissal and After-School Transition | After-School Programming Continues | Dismissal and After-School Transition |
| 4:00 PM–5:00 PM | Optional After-School Programming | Optional After-School Programming | Optional After-School Programming | Optional After-School Programming | Optional After-School Programming |
| 5:00 PM–6:00 PM | Building Closes at 6:00 PM | Building Closes at 6:00 PM | Building Closes at 6:00 PM | Building Closes at 6:00 PM | Building Closes at 6:00 PM |
Please note: Course names, sequence, and after-school offerings may vary. The final schedule may be adjusted before the high school opens.
Family Trust
For Families Looking for a High School That Knows Their Child
Choosing a high school is a big decision. Families want to know their child will be challenged, supported, safe, and prepared for what comes next.
NCS High School is designed for families who want:
- A tuition-free public high school option
- A smaller, more personal school community
- Rigorous academics with meaningful support
- A school that understands students with IEPs, autistic students, multilingual learners, and general education students
- A clear pathway to college, career, and life readiness
- A team that communicates with families and knows students well
At NCS, students are seen as leaders, thinkers, teammates, and future graduates with bright futures ahead.
Be Part of the First NCS High School Class
NCS High School is opening in Fall 2027, and the journey starts now.
Whether your child is already part of the NCS community or your family is looking for an inclusive, high-quality public high school option, we invite you to stay connected and learn more.