The Equity Project Charter School

The Equity Project Charter School is a charter school located in New York City. Founded in 2009, the school currently serves students in Kindergarten through 8th grade with plans to expand to Pre-K in the future. The school employs 120 staff members and generates $8.1 million in annual revenue. TEP provides a rigorous curriculum focused on Academics, Arts, and Athletics (the 3 A’s) to students from traditionally underserved communities. The school's unique approach involves utilizing master teachers and reallocating public funding to offer a competitive annual salary of $140,000 to its educators, with the potential for performance bonuses based on school-wide achievements. TEP has garnered national recognition for its innovative model and impressive results. The school has been featured in publications such as the New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, and on 60 Minutes. A long-term study published in the Wall Street Journal revealed significant academic gains among TEP students, including test score improvements equivalent to an additional 1.6 years of schooling in mathematics, along with notable advancements in science and English. For more information about The Equity Project Charter School, please visit their website at tepcharter.org.