Future Leaders Institute Charter School

Future Leaders Institute Charter School is a K-8 school in Manhattan, serving a smaller student body with a high proportion of students in temporary housing and those with disabilities. The school's mission is to cultivate academically high-performing students with strong character and leadership skills, emphasizing respect, self-discovery, and community. Academically, ELA and Math proficiency rates are slightly below the citywide median for elementary and middle schools, with some grade levels performing better than others. Parents express very high satisfaction with the school, particularly regarding relationships and overall experience. However, student survey results indicate concerns about school cleanliness, fair conflict resolution, and the prevalence of bullying and physical altercations among students. The school's suspension rate is above the citywide average, which the principal attributes to a strategy for engaging parents in addressing minor incidents. The school operates with a longer school day and year, and classrooms are described as having a cozy, lived-in feel, though the shared building itself shows some wear.