The Lois and Richard Nicotra Early College Charter High School

Nicotra Early College Charter School partnered with St. John’s University to form Staten Island’s first true early college high school. A standout from other traditional high schools, Nicotra students have the opportunity to earn college credits while earning their  high school diploma in an accelerated and innovative setting. Students attending St. John’s take core classes as well as specialized classes in Criminal Justice and Law or Business and Entrepreneurship.

Nicotra also offers a work-based learning internship program that provides students practical, hands-on, real-world experience.

(Accepting grades 8 and 9)