Spreading Positivity
Scholars
Appear on
The Kelly
Clarkson Show
Excellence Boys scholars and their performing arts teacher appeared on
the Kelly Clarkson show to discuss the importance of self-affirmations.
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We Love Learning
Together we’ll cultivate your child’s interests, instill in them a passion for learning, and set them on a path for success in college and beyond.
The Missing Ingredient in Science of Reading
In our newest Uncommon Sense blog, Juliana Worrell and Na'Jee Carter delve into Uncommon's groundbreaking approach to reshape teacher and leader training in an effort to build effective readers in the classroom.
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Teaching at Uncommon Schools - Our Stories
"I've taught at many schools before, and never felt this level of support for myself or for the students.”
Teachers share their stories about what makes Uncommon Schools an exciting place to be.
Extended Opportunities in High School
The HS 2.0 program gives students the opportunity to discover new passions and learn from industry experts outside the traditional classroom.
Dreaming Big
“I realized that now I can do anything. The world is going to need me.”
Alumnus Brandon Burke and school leaders speak about the love and support Uncommon students receive on their path to achieve their dreams.
Broad Prize Winner
We received the 2013 Broad Prize for Public Charter Schools and were also a finalist in 2018. This prize honors public charters with the best academic outcomes for students from low-income backgrounds.
96% Accepted
Since 1997, 96% of our 5,000 high school graduates have been accepted to 2- or 4-year colleges. Students from Uncommon Schools graduate from college at 4x the rate of their lowest income peers nationally.
National Recognition
According to a study by Stanford University's CREDO, Uncommon Schools students make the greatest academic gains of any large charter network in the country.