Admissions

PROSPECTIVE STUDENTS OPEN HOUSE
Saturday March 7th, 2026
11AM - 1PM

We are now accepting applications for 9th to 12th grade for the 2026-2027 school year.

Transfer students are always welcome to apply.

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Our Signature Programs

Culinary Arts Program

Over four years in our commercial teaching kitchen, students master cooking and baking skills, learn hospitality and restaurant management. Graduates earn a valuable NYS CTE endorsement on their diploma and the industry-standard NOCTI certification.

Software Engineering Program

Code the next big app in our 3-year track, build a your digital portfolio and earn college credit with AP Computer Science. Learn Arduino circuit building, game design with MIT Scratch, 3D Printing, and robotics!

Visual & Performing Arts Program

Find your voice, then own the stage! Learn painting, drawing, sculpture, dance, and piano to create and perform your original works. Develop creative and communication skills that employers look for.

College & Career Readiness Program

We build college readiness with a CCR course every year, early college credits with College Now and Advanced Placement courses, and yearly college tour experiences that broaden their horizons. Through our partnerships our students get mentorship, college credits, and priority access to paid summer jobs.

Where Our Students Go

Dedicated Faculty and Staff

Our Principal, Kezena Brown, joined our team in June 2024, bringing over a decade of distinguished educational leadership experience. Her comprehensive background spans multiple facets of school administration, from instructional coaching to executive leadership, making her uniquely qualified to guide Innovation High School’s continued growth and success. With deep expertise in both literacy education and school operations, Ms. Brown has consistently demonstrated her ability to transform educational environments and drive student achievement across diverse school communities in New York City. She holds dual master’s degrees in Educational Leadership and Administration from NYU and Literacy from Hunter College.

She is joined by 2 Assistant Principals.

Our core teaching team includes teachers across all content areas, who ensure that Innovation’s curriculum maintains academic rigor while meeting each student’s individualized needs. They are supported by a dedicated counseling staff that includes grade-level counselors, an at-risk counselor, and four college counselors.

What Our Families Say

The teachers at Innovation Charter really cares and make learning fun. My kid loves the culinary program, they always coming home excited about what they cooked up!

We been through a tough time recently, and the support from the school has been amazing. They’ve been really respectful of our privacy and helped us alot.

My son use to be picky, but now he tries new foods he be making in class. Thank u teachers!

The personal connection and genuine care from the teachers at Innovation Charter make it more than just a school.

"The hands-on experience my son gets in the culinary program is incredible. The dishes he’s learned to prepare are professional level!"

“I really like this school. I got bullied at my old school but people like me here. And the Teachers are my favorite!”

"When I first came to America, I didn't like any of my schools. But this school is different, I love my teachers and everybody is so nice and fun!"

"My child finally likes going to school because of Innovation."

What Our Students Say

Students consistently tell us they feel their teachers genuinely believe in them and want them to succeed. This isn’t just good teaching, it’s authentic relationship-building. Long-term staff know students and families well and our team works together to support not just individual students but entire families. Whether full-time or part-time, everyone shares accountability for student success. This collective commitment to Innovation’s restorative approach ensures that every staff member contributes to the school’s mission of providing instructional excellence and innovative, holistic support to students.

What people loved about Innovation

The teachers at Innovation Charter really cares and make learning fun. My kid loves the culinary program, they always coming home excited about what they cooked up!

We been through a tough time recently, and the support from the school has been amazing. They’ve been really respectful of our privacy and helped us alot.

Culinary program is the best! My son use to be picky, but now he tries new foods he be making in class. Thank u teachers!

The personal connection and genuine care from the teachers at Innovation Charter make it more than just a school. It's a place where children grow

"The hands-on experience my son gets in the culinary program is incredible. The dishes he’s learned to prepare are professional level!"

“I really like this school. I got bullied at my old school but people like me here. And the Teachers are my favorite!”

"This school is the best school ever! When I first came to America, I didn't like any of my schools. But this school is different, I love my teachers and everybody is so nice and fun!"

"My child finally likes going to school because of Innovation."

I appreciate how they focus on unique programs like sneaker design which you don’t find in many schools. It’s perfect for the creative kids