Original Research by School Decision on Urban Dove Team Charter School
Urban Dove Team Charter School is a high school district in Kings County, New York, serving students in grades 10 through 12 with an enrollment that is quite small for a district. Its model is explicitly designed as a transfer high school, meaning it serves students who are older relative to their grade level or who have fallen behind in credits at traditional schools and are working to earn their diplomas.
The student body is predominantly Black, with a substantial Hispanic population and a small number of students of other backgrounds. Demographic data on free-and-reduced-price lunch eligibility and on English learners were not available. No data on students with disabilities or on special education enrollment were reported.
The school was granted a five-year charter renewal in 2021, effective through roughly 2026, alongside a revision to one of its Key Design Elements. This renewal secured the continued operation of the transfer high school model. The Urban Dove network is actively expanding: a new campus is scheduled to open in Brooklyn in the near future, and a fifth school within the network has been approved and is in planning stages for an upcoming school year, signaling confidence in the sports-based transfer model and growing seat availability.
Academic performance data from state testing were not available for this entity. State graduation rate information was likewise not reported. These gaps are typical for charter schools in transition or very small enrollment contexts; you may want to reach out to the school directly for current proficiency information and college-readiness outcomes.
Compared to other districts across Kings County, chronic absenteeism at Urban Dove sits in the bottom quartile, which is a concern worth exploring. Attendance challenges in a transfer high school population are not unusual, given that many students have experienced instability or disengagement in prior placements; a conversation with the school about its attendance supports and re-engagement strategies would be worth having. Per-pupil spending at Urban Dove falls in the upper range among the county's districts, suggesting robust resources allocated to each student.
The school's per-pupil spending and charter renewal signal institutional stability and a commitment to resource intensity for this population. The sports-based component of the model is part of the school's identity and design, distinct from a traditional academic high school. For families seeking a specialized pathway for a high school student who needs structured intervention, credit recovery, and a smaller, intensive community, Urban Dove offers that explicit focus. Understanding the school's current attendance patterns, graduation outcomes, and the structure of its academic supports would help you assess fit for your student's specific needs.
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