Scrubs as school uniforms? Yes, at a new high school in the Morris Park neighborhood that provides opportunities for students to get a head start in high-demand medical careers.
On Aug. 20, Haven Charter High School at 1529 Williamsbridge Road held a grand opening celebration with school staff, elected officials, board members, donors and leaders with East Side House Settlement, the school’s nonprofit partner.
Health care jobs at every level are expected to grow “much faster than the average for all occupations” between now and 2033, with a projected 1.9 million openings each year, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
And when Haven students graduate in 2029, they will be ready because the school will integrate healthcare Career & Technical Education (CTE) into the curriculum, enabling students to earn certifications in Nursing, Phlebotomy, EKG and Patient Care.
The new school will open to its first cohort of 100 ninth graders on Monday, Aug. 25 and is expected to double in population next year.
At the ribbon-cutting, Daniel Diaz, executive director of East Side House Settlement, said his organization started thinking about how to blend high school education and medical careers nearly 10 years ago. It was “truly a journey getting here” as they waited years for charter approval, find an appropriate building and hire staff, Diaz said.
But the effort paid off, and Diaz said the message to incoming students will be one of persistence and optimism. “You can do it. We can work with you. You can be successful.”
Council Member Kristy Marmorato, who worked in health care for 24 years before assuming her elected position in 2024, said “it’s an honor” to have the school in her district.
“I’ve been getting countless phone calls [asking], ‘How can my child go to this school?’” she said.
Civic Builders secured $29 million for the renovation and expansion of Haven Charter High School, the Bronx’s first and only healthcare-focused Career and Technical Education (CTE) charter high school.
In partnership with Haven and the longstanding Bronx community organization, East Side House Settlement, we’re creating a permanent home for 356 students in grades 9–12.
🛠️ Phase I: Interior renovations to the existing building; expected completion fall 2025
🏗️ Phase II: Construction of a new gymnasium/cafeteria on the adjacent parking lot; expected completion fall 2026.
Haven’s mission is to reimagine CTE in the Bronx through hands-on learning, civic engagement, and individualized support, preparing students for meaningful careers in healthcare and beyond. We are proud to support their mission and prepare students for successful careers and futures.
Haven Charter High School alongside East Side House would like to formally invite you to join us in person or zoom for the
When: April 2, 2025
Time: 5:30 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada)
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