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DREAM Charter Schools
Location
1991 2nd Ave[1]

New York
,
NY
10029

United States

40°47′37″N 73°56′42″W
Information
School typeTuition-free, Public charter school
Established2008
StatusOpen
AuthorizerState University of New York
Chief Executive Officers
Richard Berlin; Eve Colavito
Staff500
GradesPre-K–12
GenderAll
Enrollment2,200
LanguageEnglish
ScheduleAugust–June[2]; summer program offered at no cost
Campus type
Urban
ColorsRed, black, and white
Communities served
East Harlem; South Bronx
Websitehttps://wearedream.org

DREAM Charter Schools is a pre-K–12 public charter school network serving students in East Harlem and the South Bronx.[3] The network operates under the authorization of the State University of New York and enrolls approximately 2,200 students across seven schools on three campuses.[4] [5]According to DREAM information, the school year runs from August through June, including a summer program offered at no cost.[6]

History

DREAM began in 1991 as Harlem RBI, when volunteers converted an abandoned lot in East Harlem into two baseball fields for local youth.[7] The organization later expanded into summer learning programs,[8] and it opened its first charter school in 2008.[9]

In 2015, DREAM opened a permanent K–8 school building at 1991 Second Avenue in East Harlem.[9] The network expanded to the Bronx with the opening of DREAM Mott Haven in 2019[10] and DREAM Highbridge in 2024.[11]

In 2025, DREAM reported that it had secured a five-year, $28 million Head Start grant to launch early childhood programs serving children from birth through age four.[12]

Campuses

DREAM operates three campuses.

  • East Harlem (Pre-K, 6-8)[13]
  • Highbridge (K-8)[14]
  • Mott Haven (K-12)[15]


Students

DREAM serves a predominately Hispanic and Black student population, with most students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch. Approximately 25% of students have specialized needs.[16]

Governance

The network is led by co CEOs Richard Berlin[3] and Eve Colavito.[17]

Academic Outcomes

According to DREAM’s reported data for the 2024–25 school year, 75% of students scored proficient in math and 69% in English Language Arts, higher than New York City and New York State averages.[18] [19][20]DREAM Charter High School reported a 95% graduation rate.[21]


References

  1. ^ https://georgetownco.com/dream-charter-school
  2. ^ https://cdn.newyorkschools.us/printables/dream-charter-school-east-harlem-calendar-2025-2026.pdf
  3. ^ a b https://www.crainsnewyork.com/gotham-gigs/rich-berlin-co-ceo-dream-charter-schools-goes-bat-risk-youth/
  4. ^ https://www.nysed.gov/charter-schools/dream-charter-school-east-harlem
  5. ^ https://www.newyorkcharters.org/more-great-seats-4-kids-podcast-growing-teachers-from-within-the-dream-teaching-fellowship/
  6. ^ https://wearedream.org/summer-programming/
  7. ^ https://www.nytimes.com/2005/04/17/nyregion/new-field-a-victory-for-the-home-teams.html
  8. ^ https://www.heisman.com/articles/charity-spotlight-harlem-rbi/
  9. ^ a b https://www.waltonfamilyfoundation.org/stories/k-12-education/dreaming-the-dream-in-harlem
  10. ^ https://wearedream.org/explore-our-schools/
  11. ^ https://dbiprojects.com/news/school-is-in-session-at-the-new-dream-highbridge-campus
  12. ^ https://blog.wearedream.org/dream-receives-head-start-grant
  13. ^ https://www.newyorkcharters.org/charter-schools/dream-charter-school/
  14. ^ https://www.newyorkcharters.org/charter-schools/dream-charter-school-highbridge
  15. ^ https://www.newyorkcharters.org/charter-schools/dream-charter-school-mott-haven/
  16. ^ https://data.nysed.gov/
  17. ^ https://www.amny.com/news/south-bronx-dream-charter-school-expansion
  18. ^ https://data.nysed.gov/profile.php?instid=800000061082https://data.nysed.gov/profile.php?instid=800000061082
  19. ^ https://data.nysed.gov/profile.php?instid=800000090791
  20. ^ https://data.nysed.gov/profile.php?instid=800000090789%20%7Cwebsite=NYSED%20Data%20Site%20%7Caccess-date=2026-03-20
  21. ^ https://data.nysed.gov/gradrate.php?year=2025&instid=800000090791

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