Uncommon Schools is a nonprofit organization that operates 53 K-12 public charter schools across five regions: Boston, Camden, Newark, New York City, and Rochester. Founded in 1997, the organization focuses on providing college-preparatory education to students from low-income, historically under-resourced urban communities.
The schools combine rigorous academics with cultural foundations and extensive student support systems. According to the organization, more than 99% of Uncommon high school students gain admission to four-year colleges, and the schools consistently outperform comparable peers in higher-income suburban areas on state examinations.
For technical roles, Uncommon Schools operates at significant scale across five metropolitan areas, managing infrastructure for K-12 institutions, student information systems, college preparation platforms, and the operational systems required to support charter school networks. The organization's mission centres on closing gaps in college completion and developing both academic skills and character traits in its student population.
