Our Vision Statement

The mission of Opportunity Charter School is to provide students at the highest risk of academic failure, most of whom struggle with complex learning disabilities, with intensive intervention that is responsive to their individual needs and fosters academic excellence, emotional stability, and social acceptance, preparing them to be successful in college or a career setting.

Our History

Founded in 2004 as a middle school, Opportunity Charter School (OCS) was created to meet the growing educational needs of the Harlem community, where access to a quality education for students faced with learning disabilities and socioeconomic barriers were unmet. Since its inception, OCS has been a model institution for providing innovative academic programming for both special needs and general education students, including those at risk of academic failure.
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In 2006, OCS opened a high school and now serves approximately 420 students in grades 6 through 12.