East Harlem - Manhattan, NY
YOUR FUTURE
YOUR WAY
A tuition-free public high school in East Harlem. Small classes where students cook, code, create, and graduate ready for college, career, and life. Every Warrior known by name and ready for what comes next.
We are Warriors◆
Hands-on Learning◆
CTE Endorsements◆
College Now Credits◆
Free MetroCard + WiFi◆
We are Warriors◆
Hands-on Learning◆
CTE Endorsements◆
College Now Credits◆
Free MetroCard + WiFi◆
Choose your path. Master your craft.
COOK.
CREATE.
CERTIFY.
Culinary Arts
REAL KITCHEN.
REAL
CERTIFICATIONS.
A commercial kitchen. Industry certifications. Hours of work-based learning every semester. Warriors graduate with real restaurant hours on their resume.
100% CTE Endorsement Rate.
Software Engineering & Programming
Warriors Ship
Real CODE
Code that actually runs. A 3-year Software Engineering track with AP Computer Science credit. Create real apps, games, 3D models, and a portfolio you own.
100% AP Course Pass Rate
Code.
Build.
Launch.
College.
Career.
Life.
College & Career Readiness
Earn
CreditS
Now.
Why wait for graduation? Warriors earn real college credit through CUNY College Now and AP courses, plus NOCTI industry certifications. Annual campus tours, paid summer internships, and personalized college counseling.
4 dedicated college counselors on staff.
What Our Community Says.
★★★★★
"My school has given me many opportunities. They have taken me on college trips to see the different ones. They also introduced me to the idea of networking and has hooked me up with my current organization."
★★★★★
"We been through a tough time recently, and the support from the school has been amazing. They've been really respectful of our privacy and helped us a lot."
★★★★★
"The teachers at Innovation Charter really care and make learning fun. My kid loves the culinary program, they always coming home excited about what they cooked up!"
★★★★★
"We have a lot of sports available to us, including soccer, volleyball, baseball, etc. There's also art, photography, yoga. Innovation has something to offer everyone."
★★★★★
"I miss high school. Best school ever. 😩❤️🫶🏼 so much love for Innovation."
★★★★★
"The teachers in this school are very helpful to students. They are always available for students who are struggling. Their teaching skills are very helpful."
★★★★★
"My school has given me many opportunities. They have taken me on college trips to see the different ones. They also introduced me to the idea of networking and has hooked me up with my current organization."
★★★★★
"We been through a tough time recently, and the support from the school has been amazing. They've been really respectful of our privacy and helped us a lot."
★★★★★
"The teachers at Innovation Charter really care and make learning fun. My kid loves the culinary program, they always coming home excited about what they cooked up!"
★★★★★
"We have a lot of sports available to us, including soccer, volleyball, baseball, etc. There's also art, photography, yoga. Innovation has something to offer everyone."
★★★★★
"I miss high school. Best school ever. 😩❤️🫶🏼 so much love for Innovation."
★★★★★
"The teachers in this school are very helpful to students. They are always available for students who are struggling. Their teaching skills are very helpful."
★★★★★
"The teachers at Innovation Charter really cares and make learning fun. My kid loves the culinary program, they always coming home excited about what they cooked up!."
Ready to Apply?
Applications for the 2026–2027 school year are open now. Lottery is April 2nd.
Tour Our Campus
See the culinary kitchen, tech lab, and meet the team that makes Innovation special.
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