Inwood Academy High School

Serving scholars in grades 9 through 12. We offer rigorous instruction differentiated for each scholar, focusing on a college attendance and college graduation culture that is supported by extracurricular programming, community-focused leadership, and character development.

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The staff get to know you, they care about you, and help you in every way. That’s been very impactful to my experience at Inwood Academy. Sokeyra Francisco, 2018 Graduate
The teachers take the time to help me learn. It’s the best school ever. Isabel Lopez, 6th Grade Student

Preparing for Their Future

We are committed to ensuring students are academically prepared for college and well-rounded emotionally and socially. A strong academic program is designed to foster deep thinking and collaboration and our thriving arts programs, athletics programs, clubs, are helping to ensure we meet this commitment to our scholars.

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We do not evaluate our year by wins and losses but by the development of character. Jason Marchena, Director of Athletics
It’s how we are preparing students for both life beyond high school and after college that excites me most about Inwood Academy’s mission. Jeannie Infante, Senior Project Manager
We have been able to create a family for students here and if I’m being honest, for me, too. John Harrison, Woodshop Teacher
I have been able to take my passions and use them to make my classroom a place where students learn about culture and diversity through literacy. Tanisha Sem, English Language Arts Teacher
We don’t just teach math. We teach social and emotional skills, and help students grow into healthy, mature adults. Chris Travis, Math Teacher

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Black History, Black Culture

Aminata Gueye, founder and president of Inwood Academy’s Black Student Union, shares her thoughts on our country’s black history and black culture. Aminata is senior at Inwood Academy and has been president of our Black Student Union since 2016. Currently, there are 13 members in the group. Interview by Cindy Burgos Can you tell me […]

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Charter Advocacy Day

On Tuesday, February 6th, Inwood Academy for Leadership joined hundreds of families in Albany to advocate for our school and celebrate 20 years of positive changes in public education. The New York City Charter School Center and the Northeast Charter Schools Network co-sponsors this annual event and  Inwood Academy has participated for 3 consecutive years. […]

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After-school at Inwood Academy

Inwood Academy for Leadership views after-school enrichment as an opportunity for experiential learning, character building and overall academic improvement. Thanks to community partners such as Play Study Win, the school can offer a breadth of recreational activities.

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Senior Decision Day

Our first graduating class holds a special place in the hearts of the Inwood Academy community. Our middle school and high school students and faculty joined together to celebrate the Class of 2018 on their Senior Decision Day and it was priceless. We started the day at our middle school. It was so moving to […]

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In Solidarity

On Monday, October 9th, Inwood Academy for Leadership held an IAL Stands with Dreamers event. This was our third Family Day of Service and this year we chose to show our support of immigrants granted Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) status and their families. Despite the rain, more than 300 of us marched throughout […]

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Unity in Progress

“Unity is something that not only the Inwood community should have, but the whole world” said Inwood Academy senior Meliza Cepeda. Over the summer, community artist Reynaldo Garcia Pantaleón worked with students from Inwood Academy, Inwood Community Services, Inc. summer campers at IS 52, and students from Gregorio Luperon High School for Math and Science […]

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Events

Family Title I Meeting (Middle School and High School)

Location: MS Cafeteria

Family Title I Meeting (Middle School and High School)

Location: MS Art Room

Family Council Election & Meeting (Middle School and High School)

Location: Leadership Hall

High School Homecoming Week

Date: October 22-26

Family Council Meeting (Middle School and High School)

Location: Leadership Hall

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Family Resources

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Family Fundraisers

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Individualized Instruction

Focused on the needs of every child, our teachers provide dedicated instruction and multiple forms of classroom assessment to truly personalize the learning experience.

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Our Values

Inwood Academy believes fostering five main character traits contributes to well-rounded individuals who care, give back, and lead.

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