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2024 RFP Applications Recieved

The SUNY Charter Schools Institute (the “Institute”), on behalf of the State University of New York Board of Trustees (the “SUNY Trustees”), in its capacity as a charter authorizer, has received the following applications in response to the 2024 SUNY Request for Proposals (“RFP”) by the February 8, 2024, deadline.  A proposed school’s appearance on the list below does not indicate that the Institute has reviewed the proposal in its totality or that the SUNY Trustees have approved or will approve the proposed school.

Proposed LocationProposed School NameGrades Year 1Grades Year 5Enrollment Year 1Enrollment Year 5Planned Opening DateName of Applicant(s)Public Contact InformationCMO / Partner Org
New York City Community School District (“CSD”) 31Bridge Preparatory Charter School 266-876228September 2025Timothy CastanzaTimothy Castanza
646-331-4561 [email protected]
Bridge Preparatory Charter School
CSD 4El Barrio Charter School for International Culture and the ArtsK-1K-5150450September 2025Evelyn HeyEvelyn Hey
347-374-0751
[email protected]
None
CSD 31Ibn Sina Civics and Sciences Charter School66-8100375September 2025Ahmad Hussein and Samir IbrahimAhmad Hussein
646-339-1894
[email protected]
None
CSD 27Lamad Arverne Academy Charter School K-1K-5150450September 2025Reverend Alfred CockfieldReverand Alfred Cockfield
718-913-0100
[email protected]
None
CSD 7 or 8Learning on the Verge of Excellence – L.O.V.E. Charter School99-1280320September 2025Claudia EspinosaClaudia Espinosa
917-446-4904
[email protected]
None
CSD 13Miss Major Middle Public Charter School5-65-9160356August 2025Joji Florence and Jill GlassbrookJoji Florence
929-274-0676
[email protected]
None
CSD 12Next Generation Charter SchoolK-1K-5156468August 2026Malik Russell and Melissa AlstonMelissa Alston
646-812-6374
[email protected]
None
CSD 28Queens Hebrew Public Charter SchoolK-1K-5112336September 2025Jane V. TuvValerie Khaytina
718-496-4574
[email protected]
National Center for Hebrew Language Charter School Excellence and Development Inc., D/B/A Hebrew Public
CSD 8, 10, or 11South Bronx Classical Charter School VK-1K-5120360August 2025Lester Long and Francesca EmanueleLester Long
718-860-4340
[email protected]
None
CSD 10Success Academy Charter School – NYC 15K-1K-5190675August 2026Lorenzo SmithMark Broadhurst
646-597-4641
[email protected]
Success Academy Charter Schools, Inc.
CSD 11Success Academy Charter School – NYC 16K-1K-5190675August 2026Lorenzo SmithMark Broadhurst
646-597-4641
[email protected]
Success Academy Charter Schools, Inc.
CSD 24Success Academy Charter School – NYC 17K-1K-5190675August 2026Lorenzo SmithMark Broadhurst
646-597-4641
[email protected]
Success Academy Charter Schools, Inc.
CSD 25Success Academy Charter School – NYC 18K-1K-5190675August 2026Lorenzo SmithMark Broadhurst
646-597-4641
[email protected]
Success Academy Charter Schools, Inc.
CSD 28Success Academy Charter School – NYC 19K-1K-5190675August 2026Lorenzo SmithMark Broadhurst
646-597-4641
[email protected]
Success Academy Charter Schools, Inc.
CSD 31Success Academy Charter School – NYC 20K-1K-5190675August 2026Lorenzo SmithMark Broadhurst
646-597-4641
[email protected]
Success Academy Charter Schools, Inc.
CSD 8Uptown Arts and Science Charter School99-12100400September 2025Turan Balik and Dr. Nihat GuvercinTuran Balik
817-777-2460
[email protected]
iLearn Schools, Inc.
CSD 13Urban Dove Team Charter School VUngradedUngraded110305July 2025Jai NandaJai Nanda
917-575-9842
[email protected]
Urban Dove, Inc.
CSD 24Zeta Charter School – New York City 5K-1K-5180529August 2025Keri HoytAileen Gray
443-690-0529
[email protected]
Zeta Charter Schools, Inc.
CSD 24Zeta Charter School – New York City 6K-1K-5180529August 2025Keri HoytAileen Gray
443-690-0529
[email protected]
Zeta Charter Schools, Inc.
CSD 25Zeta Charter School – New York City 7K-1K-5180529August 2025Keri HoytAileen Gray
443-690-0529
[email protected]
Zeta Charter Schools, Inc.
CSD 28Zeta Charter School – New York City 8K-1K-5180529August 2025Keri HoytAileen Gray
443-690-0529
[email protected]
Zeta Charter Schools, Inc.

The following applications did not meet the minimum eligibility requirements of the 2024 RFP and have been withdrawn from consideration 

Proposed LocationProposed School NameGraded Year 1Grades Year 5Enrollment Year 1Enrollment Year 5Planned Opening DateName of Applicant(s)Public Contact InformationCMO / Partner Org
CSD 13Alhazel I Science Academy Charter SchoolK-5K-9360480July 2025Abdel NofalAbdel Nofal
914-619-8913
[email protected]
None
CSD 11Higher Learning Network Charter SchoolK-2K-8180540September 2025Errol Bedford and Reggie StephensErrol Bedford
347-323-2630
[email protected]
Higher Learning Network, Inc.
CSD 13The Art of Words Charter SchoolK-1K-572168August 2025Dr. Lisa J. Scott and Karen Juanita CarrilloKaren Juanita Carrillo
347-581-1970
[email protected]
None