Accepting 9-12th grade applications for
open seats in the
2026-2027
school year.
Principal Kezena Brown has over a decade of distinguished educational leadership experience. Her comprehensive background spans multiple facets of school administration and makes her uniquely qualified to lead Innovation’s next chapter. 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.
College and 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 with SYEP. Union Settlement, Weill-Cornell Medical Center, University of Delaware, and Virginia State University are key partners.
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!
AP Course
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.
Student chefs learn foundational culinary skills, demonstrating an understanding of terminology and techniques such as braising and grilling, alongside the ability to read, follow, and set up recipes mise en place. A focus is placed on safety and sanitation, requiring students to display knowledge of personal hygiene, proper cleaning and sanitizing methods, and safe knife usage and care. Students must exhibit an understanding of workplace injury prevention, fire safety procedures, and food allergen characteristics. They demonstrate proper food storage techniques for all types of goods and learn how to take both physical and perpetual inventory.
CTE
Visual & Performing Arts Program
Learn painting, drawing, sculpture, dance, and piano then create and perform your original works. Through art you develop the creative and communication skills that employers look for.
Our
Families Say
Student Life
- 7:45AM School Doors Open
- 8:05AM Students Pouch Up, Swipe In & Breakfast
- 8:20AM 1st Period Begins
- 1:00PM Lunch – 9th-11th on campus; 12th off campus
- 3:30PM 7th Period Ends
- 5:30PM After School Ends
Juniors Take the Stage with NYU's Youth Ensemble
In April 2026, two of our 11th grade students performed at NYU in their Youth Ensemble's Black Box Theater showcase. Led by Dr. Amy Cordelione, this NYU Steinhardt's School of Music and Performing Arts Professions program pairs high school students from across New York City with graduate student directors to rehearse and perform short plays.
From February to April, our students dedicated evenings and weekends to learn their lines, practice their movements, and connect with their characters and scene partners. It was a real commitment to excellence and they delivered! Teachers attended in support of our students, and this opportunity came about because one of our new faculty members participated in this same program as a college student and reached out to Dr. Cordelione to get Innovation students involved. It was a great success, and Dr. Cordelione said she'd love to have us back next year.
At Innovation Charter High School, we believe in opening doors knowing our students will enter the room and shine. We're so proud of everything they accomplished!
Students consistently tell us they feel their teachers genuinely believe in them and want them to succeed. Our teachers and support staff know students and families well and whether full-time or part-time, everyone shares accountability for student success.
