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Math Engineering and Science Academy Charter School (MESA Bushwick)
Math Engineering and Science Academy Charter School (MESA Bushwick), nominated by Two anonymous organizations, is a high school in Brooklyn, New York, that describes itself as a public charter school serving learners from a primarily urban area.
Location Brooklyn, New York
Governance Public Charter School
Grades High
Students 490
Locale Urban
Executive Director Arthur Samuels
Demographics
Percentage of students*
27%
English Learners
80%
Free/Reduced Lunch
19%
Students with Disabilities
African American or Black 2%
American Indian/Alaska Native 1%
Asian 2%
Hawaiian or Pacific Islander —
Hispanic or Latino 93%
White 1%
2+ Races —
Why Math Engineering and Science Academy Charter School (MESA Bushwick) was nominated
Among the strongest academic results in NYS, great partnerships with employers across the city and alumni support to ensure success in college AND career. Launched 2nd school already., MESA is rethinking and innovating on what the high school student experience can look like, with a strong focus on experiential learning, and career connected learning where students are connected with internships, workplace tours, and residential college programs to support their understanding of viable career paths. MESA is also building innovative programming to support their alumni in college and career pathways after graduation.
Student experience design
MESA students receive a highly individualized approach with a variety of offerings well beyond the usual scope of a school of our size. Students are programmed for classes by hand to ensure they are in exactly the right course sequence. The school offers an enormous range of enrichment opportunities, including travel abroad programs and internships that help bring students outside of the neighborhood.
Core Practices
| Core Practices | Length of Use |
|---|---|
|
Grading Policies Focus On Mastery |
5+ years
|
All Practices
Student Advisories
Anti-racist Practices
Assessments For Career Readiness
Career Exploration
College Advising & Support
Community And Workforce Partnerships
Family And Community Support Services
Competency/mastery-based Education
Culturally Responsive Practices
Flexible Staffing & Alternative Teaching Roles
Higher Education Partnerships
All Courses Designed For Inclusion
Internships
Individual Learner Profiles
Individual Learning Paths
Mental Health Services
Multi-tiered System Of Support (MTSS) In Academics
Multi-age Classrooms
Industry Networking
Project-based Learning
Performance Based Assessment
High Quality Instructional Materials
Reallocation Of Resources For Students Most In Need
Restorative Practices
Students Access Their Own Data
Trauma-informed Practices
Universal Design For Learning
Career Prep
key reasons for innovating
Demonstrate what’s possible for other schools
Improve academic achievement
Increase student agency
Date Updated: 4/1/2026
*Canopy profile data is self-reported or sourced from NCES data, then verified by school leaders.