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Vertex Partnership Academies

Vertex Partnership Academies, nominated by Two anonymous organizations, is a high school in Bronx, New York, New York, that describes itself as a public charter school serving learners from a primarily urban area.

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Location Bronx, New York, New York

Governance Public Charter School

Grades High

Students 435

Locale Urban

Head of School Brian Giglio

Demographics

Percentage of students*

15%

English Learners

90%

Free/Reduced Lunch

20%

Students with Disabilities

African American or Black 47%

American Indian/Alaska Native 12%

Asian 5%

Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 4%

Hispanic or Latino 32%

White —

2+ Races —

Why Vertex Partnership Academies was nominated

Vertex Partnership Academies is a character-based, International Baccalaureate public charter high schools dedicated to equality of opportunity, individual dignity, and our common humanity, IB World HS with both academic and career related programme pathways: Biomedical science, computer science and cybersecurity, and montessori early childhood education with real world partners and industry credentials., Vertex Partnership Academies is a character-based, International Baccalaureate public charter high schools dedicated to equality of opportunity, individual dignity, and our common humanity.

Student experience design

The student experience at Vertex is designed to be rigorous, purposeful, and deeply human. Students are known, challenged, and prepared to navigate the world with both competence and character. Every aspect of the school is intentionally built around four core pillars: Agency: Students take ownership of their work, their goals, and their future. They are not passive recipients of instruction, but active drivers of their own growth. Virtue: Daily school life reinforces the habits of courage, justice, temperance, and wisdom. Character is not treated as an add-on, but as essential to who students become. Classical Core: Students engage deeply with enduring texts, ideas, and disciplines that have shaped the Western tradition, building strong thinking, reading, and writing skills. International Baccalaureate Career Programme (IB CP): In the upper grades, students apply their learning through real-world pathways, gaining both college readiness and career experience. Real-World Exposure: Through internships, summer programs, and partnerships, students experience environments beyond the classroom, expanding their sense of what is possible. High Expectations, High Support: Students are held to clear, consistent standards academically and behaviorally, while receiving the structure and support needed to meet them. Community and Belonging: Students are part of a culture where they are known by name, held accountable, and supported by adults who are deeply invested in their success. The result is a school experience where students graduate not only with strong academic preparation, but with clarity about who they are, what they value, and how they will contribute.

Core Practices

Core Practices Length of Use

Career Exploration
3-4 years

College Advising & Support
1-2 years

Competency/mastery-based Education
1-2 years

High Quality Instructional Materials
1-2 years

Student-led Goal Setting
1-2 years

All Practices

Adaptive Learning Software

Advancement On Mastery

Student Advisories

AI-assisted Tutoring

Apprenticeships

Assessments For Career Readiness

Career Advising & Support

Flexible Staffing & Alternative Teaching Roles

Grading Policies Focus On Mastery

Higher Education Partnerships

All Courses Designed For Inclusion

Industry-recognized Credentials

Industry-aligned Learning Pathways

Internships

Individual Learning Paths

1:1 Mentoring

Multi-tiered System Of Support (MTSS) In Academics

Industry Networking

Peer To Peer Support

Service Learning

Students Access Their Own Data

Tutoring

Career Prep

key reasons for innovating

Improve academic achievement

Improve school culture

Increase student agency

Date Updated: 4/1/2026

*Canopy profile data is self-reported or sourced from NCES data, then verified by school leaders.