ENROLL AT PHAROS

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Pharos Academy is committed to educating Bronx kids. Like all children, we believe that Bronx kids are unique and can achieve at high levels when challenged and loved. We are committed as a school community to providing our students with an outstanding education anchored in inquiry, interesting problems, rigor, and fun. Sign up to enroll your child today!

APPLY FOR THE 23-24 SCHOOL YEAR

We are excited you are considering applying for your child to attend Pharos Academy! Please submit your application using the link below.

SUBMIT AN APPLICATION

Choose an education with a strong foundation

We are committed to providing our students with an outstanding education anchored in inquiry, interesting problems, rigor, and fun. We are excited that you are considering us to educate your child!

700

Students

97%

Black/Latinx

100%

College Acceptance

APPLY FOR THE 23-24 SCHOOL YEAR

We are excited you are considering applying for your child to attend Pharos Academy! Please submit your application using the link below.

SUBMIT AN APPLICATION

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Check out our High School Virtual Tour

Want to learn more about PHACS HS? Our High School Virtual Tour gives you a personal look into our high school. Click the link to view our virtual tour.

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Enrollment

Pharos Academy Charter School is a free public charter school open to New York State residents. There is no cost to submit an application or attend our school. Pharos Academy accepts students from grades K-12, to include students with disabilities and english language learners.

Application

Apply using the form above for a seat for the 23-24 school year.

Families interested in applying for their child to attend Pharos Academy in the Fall of 2023 can apply online. The application due date to be added to the lottery was April 1, 2023. Our lottery was held on April 12th, 2023. Lottery attendance was not mandatory and will not effect your child's chances of being accepted. All families offered a seat will be contacted directly by a member of our Enrollment Team to notify you of your child's acceptance.

Applications received after this date will be automatically added to the wait list. A member of our enrollment team will reach out if a seat becomes available for your child.

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Pharos academy accepts students from grades K-12

Lottery

The lottery is completely random with select preferences built-in.Lottery preferences are provided for:

  • Students living in Community District 12
  • Siblings of current or accepted students of Pharos Academy
  • English Language Learners*
  • Students with IEPs*
  • Children of Pharos Academy employees

    *Lottery set-asides for English Language Learners & Students with IEP’s

Eligibility

Children are eligible for a seat at Pharos Academy if they meet the following criteria:

  • Student must be five years old by December 31, 2023 to qualify for Kindergarten.
  • Student must be grade-eligible (having successfully completed a full year in the immediately preceding grade) to apply for 1st – 12th grade.
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