Supporting the Community Since 2004
Embracing Diversity of Every Kind
Serving ALL Students, including those with IEPs, in Grades 6 through 12
Opportunity Charter School
One Place. Infinite Possibilities.
Graduation Rates
Surpassing the NYC average
Social Emotional Learning
A supportive and inclusive environment
College and Career
Equipping students for future success
Opportunity Charter School hosts
Discover Your New School Night!
Come connect with our staff and current families.
Learn more about OCS and how to Support Your Child's Growth!
Date: Thursday, March 27th, 2025 | Time: 5:30 PM
Location: 240 West 113th Street, New York, NY 10026
Bringing Out Their Best
Every student has unique needs and requires personal attention. Opportunity Charter School provides a rich and dynamic environment for individual achievement. OCS employs a team of learning specialists and a school culture team, and each grade is equipped with a social worker. Our dedicated faculty and staff prepare students for life today, tomorrow, and every day in between. Want to learn more? Talk to an admission advisor!
Focused on What Matters
Founded in 2004, Opportunity Charter has supported our community by providing students in grades 6–12 with a learning environment that celebrates and nurtures their unique potential. Our tuition-free public charter school sparks curiosity, fuels creativity, and drives academic excellence. Students receive the individualized attention and resources they need to succeed. With a strong focus on students with learning disabilities, OCS equips learners for academic success and a lifetime of achievement.
Every Learner Shines Bright
At Opportunity Charter School, we empower students facing significant academic challenges, particularly those with complex learning disabilities. With tailored interventions, we meet students where they are and get them where they need to be. We are dedicated to nurturing academic excellence, emotional resilience, and social inclusion, ensuring our students are fully prepared to succeed in college or their chosen career paths.
TESTIMONIALS
What Parents Say About OCS
Secure Your Spot
Students in grades 6–12 are welcome to apply to OCS, regardless of their academic history. We accept students through a lottery system—each applicant gets one lottery ticket. Names are drawn in order, and families are notified by phone, email, and mail once the lottery is complete. Preference is given to students who: 1. Have siblings currently enrolled at OCS. 2. Reside in Community School District 3.
Contact us
Opportunity Charter School
240 W. 113th Street, 4th Floor
New York, NY 10026
Email: info@ocsny.org
Phone: (212) 866-6137
Our Mission
Prepare students for life, today, tomorrow and every day in-between with an exciting educational experience that inspires greatness, but also kindness, teamwork, collaboration and fun along the way.