Coney Island is a special place. The boardwalk, Nathan's Famous Hot Dogs, the Cyclone, the Parachute Drop, and the Wonder Wheel are all internationally recognized landmarks and have all become part of the fabric of American culture. But Coney Island also has a vibrant local community with unique needs. There is considerable desire and need for a college-preparatory middle-high school options with a demanding, standards-based program focused particularly on math and literacy. We could not be more excited about the opportunity to build another landmark in Coney Island and create a school that the entire community can be proud of.