Amani Public Charter School: Achieve

The mission of the Amani Public Charter School is to provide Mount Vernon, New York students in the 5th through 8th grades with the academic skills necessary to succeed in competitive high school programs, college and the career of their choice.
The concept of Amani began at the kitchen table of founders Charles and Debra Stern. They formed a coalition to bring a high performing charter school to Mount Vernon, NY. The Sterns, along with other public school parents, educators and business people joined forces to develop the school's charter application. In 2010 the New York State Education Department authorized Amani Public Charter School. Amani is the first and only charter school in Mount Vernon. Admission is open to all children, including those with special needs and English language learners. Nearly all Amani scholars reside in Mount Vernon. Students are admitted through a random lottery held each April.