Launch High School | Serving Grades 9-12
*Beginning with 9th grade in 2025–26, expanding through 12th grade over the next few years.
Launch High School is a new, tuition-free public charter school in Sunset Park, Brooklyn, offering one of the most innovative and impactful high school experiences in NYC.
Our students grow through rigorous academics, hands-on learning, and real-world experiences that prepare them to be leaders of the next generation.
At Launch High School, students are known, challenged, and celebrated. Every day, they move closer to achieving their dreams and building a better world.
MEET HIGH SCHOOL PRINCIPAL NG
“My name is Tom Ng and I am the Founding Principal for Launch High School, a school with the personalized touch of a small community school, and all the "big city" learning opportunities NYC has to offer. I have been an educator for 15 years as a Principal, Vice-Principal, Academic Dean, Dean of College and Career, and Teacher at various High schools in Brooklyn. I have worked to ensure we create spaces that celebrate students’ identities AND push them outside their comfort zone by ensuring learning is accessible, rigorous and individualized. I am excited to work with our founding students, families and staff to make this vision come to life in service of our community and our children's future.”
Our Design Principles
Launch High School
is rooted in 4 design principles
Power of Joy
We infuse joy into every aspect of our culture and activities
Everyone Belongs and Grows
We create a community where everyone feels known and valued
Deeper Learning, Rooted Here
We embrace meaningful, real-world learning grounded in our local context
Liberation through Action
We empower ourselves and others through learning, addressing inequities, and championing environmental and social justice.
Our Learning Model
The Launch High School will offer one of the most innovative and impactful charter high school experiences in NYC.
The high school student learning experiences
will be grounded in foundational academics, personal development, pathway immersion.
Our Approach in Action
At Launch High School, learning is active, relevant, and connected to the world beyond the classroom. Our model empowers students to tackle real-world challenges, build meaningful relationships with peers and mentors, and shape their own learning journeys.
Through hands-on experiences, career-connected pathways, and a focus on future readiness, our students Launch forward.
WHY STUDENTS CHOOSE LAUNCH HIGH
Taniece - Launch High School Founding Class of 2029
Mikayda - Launch High School Founding Class of 2029
Come See Learning in Action at Launch High
Experience how we’re redefining the high school experience through real-world, competency based learning and strong community. Visit Launch HS at an upcoming open house or info session to learn more and connect with our team.
Ready To Launch Into High School?
Launch High School applications for the 26-27 school year are now open. We are taking applications for 9th & 10th grade. Join a community where students are empowered to think critically, lead with purpose, and prepare for college, career, and life.