# Earl Monroe school opens Bronx campus

> Knicks legend Earl Monroe's Bronx school launches $39.5M campus for basketball-focused education.
- Title: Earl Monroe school opens Bronx campus · ABC7 New York
- Summary: Knicks legend Earl Monroe's Bronx school launches $39.5M campus for basketball-focused education. Earl Monroe's Bronx charter school opens permanent $39.5M…
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- Source: ABC7 New York — https://abc7ny.com/post/bronx-charter-school-founded-knicks-legend-earl-monroe-opens-permanent-395m-campus/19941365
- Published: 2026-10-15T20:51:00+00:00
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## Earl Monroe school opens Bronx campus
Knicks legend Earl Monroe's Bronx charter school opens permanent $39.5 million campus.
## Students focus on academics first
Students spend first two years on reading, literacy and math before specialized basketball courses.
## Monroe's vision for students
Monroe hopes students spread knowledge to next generation through education.

> If they could take whatever they learn from here, spread it around to the next generation, that's what it's all about
## Career-focused education
School prepares students for off-court sports careers like journalism and analytics.

> This is a school for the off-the-court professions, they want to be print journalist, analytics and marketing
## College acceptance success
All 98 students in one class accepted to college with 470 students now enrolled.
## Student career goals
Students plan sustainable tech companies and college applications for future careers.
## Key takeaway

Earl Monroe's Bronx charter school opens permanent $39.5M campus to prepare students for basketball-related careers.