NEW VENTURES CHARTER SCHOOL

NEW VENTURES CHARTER SCHOOL is a Title I public charter high school that is part of the NEW VENTURES CHARTER SCHOOL school district, located in STATEN ISLAND, NY with about 118 students offering grade levels from 9th Grade to 12th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 11 teachers, NEW VENTURES CHARTER SCHOOL has a student/teacher ratio of about 10:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

NEW VENTURES CHARTER SCHOOL (NVCS), located at Corporate Commons One in Staten Island, is a unique educational institution specifically designed to serve students who are "over-age and under-credited." The school caters to young adults between the ages of 17 and 21 who have struggled in traditional high school settings or have fallen behind in credit accumulation. By providing a flexible, supportive, and accelerated learning environment, NVCS aims to remove common barriers to graduation, allowing students to earn their high school diplomas and prepare for life after graduation.

The school’s instructional approach is rooted in a personalized model that emphasizes mastery-based learning, meaning students progress through coursework at their own pace rather than strictly by grade level. Beyond academics, New Ventures places a strong focus on post-secondary readiness, offering career development, college preparation, and social-emotional support. By fostering a small, tight-knit community, the school works to re-engage students, build self-confidence, and provide a clear pathway toward college enrollment, vocational training, or career entry.

For more information, contact NEW VENTURES CHARTER SCHOOL at (347) 855-2238 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.