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South Bronx Community Charter High School
South Bronx Community Charter High School, nominated by Aurora Institute, is a high school in New York City, New York that describes itself as a public charter school serving learners from a primarily urban area.
Location New York City, New York
Governance Public charter school
Grades High
Students 350
Locale Urban
Executive Director John Clemente
Demographics
Percentage of students*
15%
English Learners
90%
Free/Reduced Lunch
22%
Students with Disabilities
African American or Black 37%
American Indian/Alaska Native —
Asian 1%
Hawaiian or Pacific Islander —
Hispanic or Latino 61%
White 1%
2+ Races —
Why South Bronx Community Charter High School was nominated
Strong implementation of competency-based education in an urban school with 98% Black or Latinx learners and 85% ìfacing economic hardshipî by the cityís measures. Wrote about them in two CompetencyWorks blog posts starting with this one: https://aurora-institute.org/cw_post/competency-frameworks-and-judicious-content-selection-at-south-bronx-community-charter/
Student experience design
SBC is a holistic learning environment designed to elevate young people’s voices in creating the future they envision for themselves and their communities. We are committed to liberation by working to affirm young people’s identities, honor their lived experiences, and, through a focus on enduring skills and social justice, provide a pathway to a fulfilling future for every child.
Core Practices
| Core Practices | Length of Use |
|---|---|
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Assessments For Deeper Learning |
5+ years
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Career Prep And Work-based Learning |
5+ years
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Competency/mastery-based Education |
5+ years
|
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1:1 Mentoring |
5+ years
|
|
SEL Integration School-wide |
5+ years
|
All Practices
Advancement On Mastery
Student Advisories
AI For Teacher Productivity
Anti-racist Practices
Assessments For Career Readiness
Assessments For Social-emotional Skills
Blended Learning
Co-leadership
Community And Business Partnerships
Competency Framework
Culturally Responsive Practices
Early College High School
Extended Learning Opportunities
Flexible Staffing & Alternative Teaching Roles
Grading Policies Focus On Mastery
Hiring For Equity And Inclusion Values
All Courses Designed For Inclusion
Interdisciplinary
Interoperable Data From Multiple Technologies
Individual Learning Paths
Mental Health Services
Multi-tiered System Of Support (MTSS) In Academics
No Tracked Classes
Multiple Opportunities To Demonstrate Mastery
Project-based Learning
Peer To Peer Support
Performance Based Assessment
Place-based Learning
Restorative Practices
SEL Curriculum
Social Justice Focus
Student-led Conferences
Students Access Their Own Data
Student-led Goal Setting
Self-paced Learning
Universal Design For Learning
key reasons for innovating
Increase student agency
Artifacts
Models Implemented
Grades K-12
Big Picture Learning
Date Updated: 4/1/2025
*Canopy profile data is self-reported or sourced from NCES data, then verified by school leaders.