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For Humanities · Marble Hill, Bronx
HUM
APPLICATIONS now open · GRADES 9–12
Graduation, and what comes after.
Humanities is a tuition-free public charter high school on the John F. Kennedy Campus in Marble Hill, Bronx. College credit, real work experience, and a plan for life after high school.
100% TUITION-FREE
FREE COLLEGE
CREDITS
94%
GRADUATION RATE
91%
POST-SECONDARY SUCCESS RATE
Free
ASSOCIATE'S DEGREE PROGRAM WITH MONROE COLLEGE
1:1
A CHROMEBOOK FOR EVERY SCHOLAR
READY TO APPLY?
How to apply
1
Tour the campus
2
Apply through SchoolMint
3
Enroll after the April 5 lottery
YOUR SCHOOL REPRESENTATIVE
Mrs. Martinez
Family Engagement Manager · (347) 978-1525 · humadmissions@unitedcharter.org
WHY HUM
Engaging every scholar. Elevating every outcome.
At HUM, learning goes beyond the classroom. Our scholars dive into the curriculum, turning big questions into meaningful research, creating work that demonstrates their learning, and presenting and defending their ideas with confidence. Our CARE values — Community Engagement, Accountability & Good Citizenship, and Respect & Empathy — shape how we learn, lead, and grow together.
YES HUM CAN: Through our graduation plan, scholars explore what's possible beyond high school through college visits, career experiences, and internships throughout the year. Our Summer Bridge program, held in late August, gives new scholars a head start before the year begins.
THE FOUR PILLARS
Four promises to every scholar.
1
NEON
A safe, loving, and nurturing community
Loved for who they are. Championed for who they will become.
2
BLUE WING
Joyful classrooms built for deep thinking
Think deeply. Learn joyfully. Lead next. Real inquiry, not just note-taking.
3
UNITED BLUE
Prepared for what comes next — college & careers
Built for high school. Ready for life.
4
GOLDEN CITRUS
Extracurriculars students care about
Find your passion. Find your crew. Athletics, arts, and student-led clubs at every campus.
WHAT WE STAND FOR
Our Core Values.
Belong
Your child will be seen, heard, and valued.
Grow
High expectations, strong relationships, and meaningful learning.
Thrive
Preparation for college, careers, and life beyond high school.
MESSAGE TO FAMILIES
"Our goal is graduation, and what comes after."
At HUM, our work is guided by CARE: Community Engagement, Accountability & Good Citizenship, and Respect & Empathy. It shapes how we learn, connect, and grow together. Families are our partners in that work. We rely on your voice and your involvement, and we'll keep creating spaces where every scholar's voice matters and compassion is a daily practice. We keep school focused on learning. Every scholar has their own Chromebook to extend learning beyond the classroom, and the school day is free of personal devices, so scholars can concentrate and connect face to face.
HUM Leadership Team
WITH GRATITUDE
READY FOR WHAT COMES NEXT
College & Careers
Scholars at HUM earn college credit, real work experience, and a plan, all before graduation day.
In the classroom: Advanced Placement courses · College Now courses · Regents preparation.
Beyond the classroom: Internships · SYEP and Work-Learn-Grow worksites · College and career trips · Community service.
Support at every step: Intensive tutoring and academic intervention · Summer Bridge · Active family partnership through our Family School Alliance.
Our partners: Monroe College · College Now · Journalism for All Pilot · CO-OP Tech · Genesys Works (Career Development) · KHCC (Post-Secondary Planning) · RTI (Trade School Partner) · Thrive (College Admission/Scholarship) · Shared Lane (Trade School) · Mercy University · Manhattan University · Bronx Community College.
COLLEGE PARTNERSHIPS
Earn college credit while you're still in high school.
Our partnership with Monroe College offers a free associate's degree program. Advanced Placement and College Now courses give scholars more ways to start college early.
MONROE COLLEGE
Free Associate's Degree
A free associate's degree program through our partnership with Monroe College.
COLLEGE NOW
College Courses
College courses taken during high school.
ADVANCED PLACEMENT
AP Courses
College-level coursework that can earn college credit.
INTERNSHIPS
Work Experience
Work experience through SYEP and Work-Learn-Grow worksites.
STUDENT LIFE
Find your passion. Find your crew.
Sports: HUM scholars can join PSAL teams across the Kennedy Campus, including football, basketball, soccer, track, baseball, softball, volleyball, tennis, flag football, and more. Full list at PSAL.org.
Clubs: Student Council · Cooking Club · Culture Club · Creative Writing · Movie Club · Homework Help · Model Congress.
Start your own: Scholars can help create new after-school clubs based on what they care about.
HUM
Humanities
Located at the John F. Kennedy Campus, 3rd Floor
99 Terrace View Avenue
Bronx, NY 10463
CONTACT
GETTING HERE BY TRANSIT
Subway: 1 train to Marble Hill–225 St
Bus: Bx1, Bx7, Bx9 · Express bus: BxM1, BxM2
Train: Metro-North Hudson Line to Marble Hill