About the School
Eugenio Maria de Hostos Charter School is a bilingual, bicultural public charter school located in underserved neighborhoods of Philadelphia and Rochester, NY. It serves students from kindergarten through 8th grade in Philadelphia and K-12 in Rochester, focusing on empowering students, families, and communities through education and social action. The school offers an academically enriched program in both English and Spanish, emphasizing the development of individual talents. It follows the EL Education model, which promotes active learning and character development through projects and teamwork. The curriculum includes a Dual Language Program for elementary students and core instruction in English for middle school students, with Spanish language development options. The school values integrity, kindness, and responsibility, and aims to foster collaboration among students through group activities.