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United Charter High School for the Humanities lV

School code (DBN) 84Q373

Grades 9-12 · 100-00 BEACH CHANNEL DRIVE · Queens

Musa Ali Shama/Curtis Palmore, Principal · 718-734-3350

Charter

About

United Charter High School for the Humanities IV serves grades 9-12 in Queens, with an enrollment of 187 students, which is below the citywide 25th percentile for enrollment. The school serves a student population with a high Economic Need Index of 91 percent, which is above the citywide 75th percentile. The percentage of students with an Individualized Education Program is 32 percent, also above the citywide 75th percentile, while the percentage of English Language Learners is 6 percent, below the citywide 25th percentile. The 4-year graduation rate is 91 percent, near the citywide median. College enrollment within six months of graduation is 64 percent, which is near the citywide median. Regents pass rates vary, with 67.6 percent of students passing the English Regents, 43.9 percent passing Global History, and other subjects like Geometry (17.9 percent) and Algebra I (29.0 percent) having lower pass rates. The school's suspension rate is 13 percent. Parent and student survey results are not available for this school.

Sources (5)

NYC DOE Location Code Generating and Management System (LCGMS) · 2026-27 (export of 2026-08-22)
NYC DOE School Quality Reports and Snapshot, 2024-25 · 2024-25
New York State Education Department School Report Card · 2024-25
NYC School Survey (parent and student responses)
MySchools admissions directory, 2025-26 cycle · 2025-26 admissions cycle

Academics

Coursework, class size, and academic context.

Attendance rate

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Avg class size (general ed)

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Avg class size (ICT)

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Outcomes

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Graduation, test scores, and what happens after senior year.

4-year graduation rate

91%

Enrolled in college within 6 months

64%

College & career ready

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Where graduates enroll

4-year college 46%
2-year college 18%
Not enrolled 36%

Share of graduates by destination within 6 months. “Not enrolled” covers graduates not in a tracked postsecondary program (work, military, or unreported).

Regents pass rates

Algebra I29%

Algebra II27%

Earth & Space Sciences32%

English68%

Geometry18%

Global History44%

Living Environment31%

U.S. History26%

Share of students who took each Regents exam this year and scored 65 or higher. Exams with too few test-takers to report are omitted. Bars compare against NYC high schools reporting the same exam.

These figures describe recent graduating classes, not a guarantee for any student. College enrollment counts any postsecondary program within 6 months of graduation, and “college & career ready” is the DOE’s 4-year readiness measure.

Community & climate

Demographics, attendance, school survey results, and DOE quality ratings.

Quality signals

FacultyGoodAI-estimated

NYC School Survey, 2025-26

Teacher survey · overall positive

84%44% response rate

Survey topics, 2025-26

Bullying prevention63%city 65%

Teachers · At this school students harass, bully, or intimidate other students.63%

Each question’s favorable response rate; the topic score (63%) is their average, vs 65% citywide.

Emotional support81%city 84%

Teachers · How many adults at this school…help students develop the skills they need to complete challenging coursework despite obstacles?75%
Teachers · How many adults at this school…tell their students they believe they can achieve high academic standards?88%
Teachers · How many adults at this school…teach students how to advocate for themselves?81%
Teachers · How many adults at this school…recognize disruptive behavior as social-emotional learning opportunities?81%
Teachers · How many adults at this school…have access to school-based supports to assist in behavioral/emotional escalations?81%

Each question’s favorable response rate; the topic score (81%) is their average, vs 84% citywide.

Academic expectations84%city 89%

Teachers · In this school, the staff believes that all students can learn, including Multilingual Learners/English language learners (MLs/ELLs), Emergent Multilingual Learners (EMLLs), and students with disabilities.100%
Teachers · This school has well-defined learning expectations for all students.88%
Teachers · How many students in your classes…have to work hard to do well?63%

Each question’s favorable response rate; the topic score (84%) is their average, vs 89% citywide.

College & career guidance96%city 96%

Teachers · Adults at this school...meet with students to discuss what they plan to do after high school. [High School Only].100%
Teachers · Adults at this school...provide students with information about the college application process. [High School Only].94%
Teachers · Adults at this school...help students plan for how to meet their future career goals. [High School Only].100%
Teachers · Adults at this school...show students options for how to pay for college (scholarship, grants, loans, work study programs). [High School Only].93%
Teachers · Adults at this school...show students options for how to pursue pathways other than college (apprenticeships, certifications, etc.). [High School Only].93%

Each question’s favorable response rate; the topic score (96%) is their average, vs 96% citywide.

Family outreach93%city 96%

Teachers · At this school…teachers understand families' challenges and concerns.94%
Teachers · At this school…teachers work closely with families to meet students' needs.88%
Teachers · At this school…staff regularly communicate with families about how they can help students learn.88%
Teachers · At this school…school staff value families' race, ethnicity, culture, family structure, and background.100%

Each question’s favorable response rate; the topic score (93%) is their average, vs 96% citywide.

Show all survey topics

Instruction and Performance

Cultural Awareness and Inclusive Classroom Instruction93%city 92%

Teachers · I am able to...receive support around how to incorporate students' cultural and linguistic backgrounds in my practice.94%
Teachers · I am able to...appropriately modify instructional activities and materials to meet the developmental needs and learning interests of all my students.100%
Teachers · I am able to...ensure instruction represents multiple perspectives, cultures, and backgrounds.94%
Teachers · I am able to…ensure instruction represents multiple races and ethnicities.94%
Teachers · I am able to…ensure instruction represents multiple genders, gender identities and expressions and sexual orientations.94%
Teachers · I am able to...design instruction that is responsive to students’ needs (e.g. Multilingual Learners/English language learners (MLs/ELLs) or Emergent Multilingual Learners (EMLLs) proficiency and students with disabilities).94%
Teachers · I am able to...apply my knowledge of parents' various cultural backgrounds when collaborating with them regarding their child's educational progress.88%
Teachers · I am able to...develop appropriate Individualized Education Programs for my students with disabilities.100%
Teachers · I am able to...monitor progress on Individualized Education Program goals for my students with disabilities.100%
Teachers · I am able to...distinguish linguistic/cultural differences from learning difficulties.81%
Teachers · I have conversations about race and racism at my school that help me examine my own beliefs around identity.88%

Each question’s favorable response rate; the topic score (93%) is their average, vs 92% citywide.

Classroom Behavior63%city 68%

Teachers · How many students in your classes…listen carefully when the teacher gives directions?63%
Teachers · How many students in your classes…follow the rules in class?69%
Teachers · How many students in your classes…respond to challenging questions in class?56%
Teachers · How many students in your classes…do their work when they are supposed to?63%

Each question’s favorable response rate; the topic score (63%) is their average, vs 68% citywide.

Quality of Student Discussion61%city 68%

Teachers · How many students in your classes…build on each other’s ideas during class discussions?56%
Teachers · How many students in your classes…use data or text references to support their ideas?67%
Teachers · How many students in your classes…show that they respect each other’s ideas?56%
Teachers · How many students in your classes…provide constructive feedback to their peers/teachers?47%
Teachers · How many students in your classes…participate in class discussions at some point?81%

Each question’s favorable response rate; the topic score (61%) is their average, vs 68% citywide.

Safety and School Climate

Inclusive Learning Environment100%city 96%

Teachers · At this school, students with disabilities are included in all school activities.100%
Teachers · This school educates students with disabilities in the least restrictive environment appropriate.100%
Teachers · School staff treat students of different genders, gender identities and expressions and sexual orientations equally.100%
Teachers · School staff treat students of different races, cultures, or backgrounds equally.100%

Each question’s favorable response rate; the topic score (100%) is their average, vs 96% citywide.

Teacher-Teacher Trust94%city 88%

Teachers · Teachers in this school trust each other.88%
Teachers · It's OK in this school to discuss feelings, worries, and frustrations with other teachers.94%
Teachers · I feel respected by other teachers at this school.100%

Each question’s favorable response rate; the topic score (94%) is their average, vs 88% citywide.

Quality of Professional Development92%city 85%

Teachers · Overall, my professional development experiences this year have...included enough time to think carefully about, try, and evaluate new ideas.88%
Teachers · Overall, my professional development experiences this year have...Included opportunities to engage in inquiry-based, professional collaboration with peers and/or mentors from other schools.88%
Teachers · Overall, my professional development experiences this year have...directly related to my students’ needs.100%

Each question’s favorable response rate; the topic score (92%) is their average, vs 85% citywide.

Teacher-Principal Trust90%city 86%

Teachers · I feel respected by the principal/program leader at this school.100%
Teachers · The principal/program leader at this school is an effective manager who makes the school run smoothly.81%
Teachers · The principal/program leader has confidence in the expertise of the teachers at this school.88%
Teachers · I trust the principal/program leader at their word (to do what they say that they will do).88%
Teachers · The principal/program leader looks out for the personal welfare of the staff members.94%
Teachers · The principal/program leader places the needs of children ahead of personal interests.94%
Teachers · The principal and assistant principals function as a cohesive unit.88%

Each question’s favorable response rate; the topic score (90%) is their average, vs 86% citywide.

School Commitment90%city 85%

Teachers · I usually look forward to each working day at this school.94%
Teachers · I would recommend this school to parents/guardians seeking a place for their child.88%
Teachers · I would recommend this school to other teachers as a place to work.88%

Each question’s favorable response rate; the topic score (90%) is their average, vs 85% citywide.

Peer Collaboration90%city 88%

Teachers · At this school…the principal/program leader, teachers, and staff collaborate to make this school run effectively.94%
Teachers · At this school…teachers design instructional programs (e.g. lessons, units) together.88%
Teachers · At this school…teachers make a conscious effort to coordinate their teaching with instruction at other grade levels.87%

Each question’s favorable response rate; the topic score (90%) is their average, vs 88% citywide.

Conflict Resolution88%city 86%

Teachers · Conflicts are resolved fairly in my school.88%

Each question’s favorable response rate; the topic score (88%) is their average, vs 86% citywide.

Instructional Leadership81%city 89%

Teachers · The principal/program leader at this school...makes clear to the staff their expectations for meeting instructional goals.94%
Teachers · The principal/program leader at this school...understands how children learn.81%
Teachers · The principal/program leader at this school...sets high standards for student learning.81%
Teachers · The principal/assistant principal(s) at this school…supports teachers in implementing what they have learned in professional development.81%
Teachers · The principal/assistant principal(s) at this school…carefully tracks student academic progress.69%
Teachers · The principal/assistant principal(s) at this school…knows what’s going on in my classes.81%
Teachers · The principal/assistant principal(s) at this school…provides teachers with formative feedback to improve practice.88%
Teachers · The principal/school leader at this school...participates in instructional planning with teams of teachers.69%

Each question’s favorable response rate; the topic score (81%) is their average, vs 89% citywide.

Innovation and Collective Responsibility78%city 81%

Teachers · How many teachers at this school…help build a welcoming school environment in the entire school, not just their classroom?75%
Teachers · How many teachers at this school…are actively trying to improve their teaching?88%
Teachers · How many teachers at this school…take responsibility for improving the school?81%
Teachers · How many teachers at this school…are eager to try new ideas?69%
Teachers · How many teachers at this school…feel responsible that all students learn?75%

Each question’s favorable response rate; the topic score (78%) is their average, vs 81% citywide.

Program Coherence73%city 85%

Teachers · At this school…curriculum, instruction, and learning materials are well coordinated across the different grade levels at this school.81%
Teachers · At this school…once we start a new program, we follow up to make sure that it’s working.63%
Teachers · At this school…it is clear how all of the programs offered are connected to our school’s instructional vision.75%

Each question’s favorable response rate; the topic score (73%) is their average, vs 85% citywide.

Teacher Influence59%city 68%

Teachers · At this school…the principal/program leader encourages feedback through regular meetings with families and teacher leaders.94%
Teachers · How much influence do teachers have over school policy in...hiring new professional personnel?38%
Teachers · How much influence do teachers have over school policy in...planning how discretionary school funds should be used?13%
Teachers · How much influence do teachers have over school policy in...selecting instructional materials and/or curriculum used in classrooms?80%
Teachers · How much influence do teachers have over school policy in...setting standards for student behavior?69%

Each question’s favorable response rate; the topic score (59%) is their average, vs 68% citywide.

School Description

School Facilities and Services100%city 83%

Teachers · This school is kept clean.100%
Teachers · This school is kept in good physical condition.100%
Teachers · Physical repairs to the school building are completed in a timely manner.100%

Each question’s favorable response rate; the topic score (100%) is their average, vs 83% citywide.

Overall positive % is averaged across every Pos/Neg survey question per respondent group (school year 2025-2026). Survey topics are the DOE’s framework measures (each the average favorable response across its questions; expand a topic to see them and the citywide average); the dimension scores themselves are no longer in the public data file.^[3]

Operational health

Attendance

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Chronic absenteeism

45%

Suspension rate

13%

Teachers^[7]

Teachers with 4+ years' experience

90%

Students per teacher

9:1

Teaching out of certification

55%

Teacher experience and certification from the NYSED School Report Card (2024–25); students per teacher = enrollment ÷ reported teachers. Fewer than 4 years counts as inexperienced.

Student body

Race / ethnicity^[4]

Asian 2%
Black 63%
Hispanic 29%
White 2%
Multiracial 2%

School-level totals; may not sum to 100% due to rounding and small subgroup suppression.

Gender^[4]

Female 52%
Male 47%

Female / male shares as published by the DOE; other gender identities aren’t reported in the source data.

Enrollment

187

Economic Need Index

91%

Free / reduced lunch

92%

English learners

Students with IEPs

32%

Admissions

No program-level admissions data is available for this school yet.

Financials

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What this school has to spend, and what it spends it on. Spending is not a measure of quality. Schools serving more students with higher needs receive more money.

Charter schools manage their own budgets rather than receiving a school allocation from the DOE, so the staffing and supplies breakdown the DOE publishes for district schools is not published for this school.

Spending

Total spend

$5.8MStudents: 189

5th percentile citywide

Total spend per student

$30,497

34th percentile citywide · city median $33,357

Location & commute

Where the school is and how to get there.

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