Hardy Brown College Prep empowers scholars with a free, high achieving college prep education.
Hardy Brown College Prep empowers scholars with a free, high achieving college prep education.
High Expectations
Fortune School scholars excel, over 80% of Fortune scholars earn college credit while in high school and are accepted to a 4-year college or university.
Choice and Commitment
At Fortune School, everyone is committed to achieving success through hard work and dedication.
More Time
With an extended school day, week, and year, scholars have more time in the classroom to build knowledge, skills and experiences that prepare them for competitive universities.
Focus on Results
Fortune School uses data to continually improve teaching, ensuring scholars success and transparency for parents.
Citizenship
Fortune School nurtures the whole child with diverse programs that foster leadership as well as social and emotional growth.
We are thrilled to share that one of our charter schools has been honored as the Best Elementary Charter School by U.S. News & World Report! This prestigious recognition highlights our commitment to excellence in education and fostering a nurturing environment for our students.
Principal’s Welcome
Welcome to Hardy Brown College Prep, the flagship campus of Fortune Schools and a U.S. News & World Report Best Elementary School! Since our founding in 2010, we have been committed to academic excellence and character development.
Beyond preparing scholars for college, we provide enriching experiences like College Field Lessons and Visual and Performing Arts. Through our NAACP Junior Youth Council, scholars develop leadership skills and make an impact in their community.
At HBCP, we set high expectations for both academics and character—and we have fun doing it! We are proud to partner with families in shaping future leaders.
Raafi Bell, Principal
Hardy Brown College Prep
Grades TK – 8
655 W. 2nd St.
San Bernadino, CA 92410
Limited Seats Available
Extra-curricular Activities
Athletics
Fortune offers championship-level athletics programs in partnership with Adidas at the middle and high school levels including cheerleading, basketball, volleyball, soccer, and track & field. Rex & Margaret Fortune Early College High School is a California Interscholastic Federation (CIF) school.
Visual and Performing Arts
Fortune School’s Visual And Performing Arts program (VAPA) provides opportunities in Dance, Music, Theatre, and Art. VAPA at Fortune School offers scholars world-class exposure and robust opportunities through practice, performances, and community partnerships.
Outdoor Education
During our outdoor education program, we take scholars to the mountains to learn the importance of teamwork while exploring nature and doing hands-on science.
Computer Science
As a proud member of the Apple Community Education Initiative, Fortune School is equipping 6th-8th grade scholars with 21st-century skills through an 8-week coding program using Swift and Apple’s Everyone Can Code materials. Scholars will apply their creativity and knowledge in their science classes and showcase their projects in a special presentation for our learning community!
EPIC Summer Residential Program
Fortune School has reserved spots in Cal Poly San Luis Obispo (Cal Poly SLO’s) summer residential program, Engineering Possibilities in College (EPIC). Our middle and high school scholars can compete to attend for free. This program includes housing, meals, engineering classes, activities and speakers.
College Field Lessons
Studies show that children who visit colleges are more likely to attend college when they graduate high school. To that end, every scholar attends a college field lesson each of their years with Fortune.
Fortune Rise
Fortune Rise is a high-dosage tutoring program that helps scholars succeed through personalized learning lessons and small group instruction. Fortune Rise emphasizes academic achievement and growth, preparing scholars to perform at grade level.
Saturday School/Intersession
More time is offered to scholars who are referred by their principals in order to accelerate their learning in a small group setting.
Fortune Excursions: After School and Summer Camp Programs
Fortune Excursions after school and summer camp programs foster a love of learning through academic enrichment and equip scholars with skills they need to succeed in school and beyond. It is a paid program and families can qualify for free and reduced fees based on income.
Graduate Programs
Offering advanced graduate programs, credentialing teachers and administrators for California public schools.
Organizations We Partner With
Fortune School
Thriving Together
Five Pillars
Hardy Brown College Prep, a proud member of the Fortune School network, is a high-performing, tuition-free public charter school founded in 2010 in San Bernardino, California. The school is named after Dr. Hardy Brown, Sr., a distinguished publisher and civil rights advocate known for his leadership at The Black Voice News. Since its founding in 1972 by a group of students at the University of California, Riverside, The Black Voice News has been a powerful platform for giving voice to the voiceless and shining a light on systemic inequities and disparities. Hardy Brown College Prep honors Dr. Brown’s legacy by fostering a strong commitment to educational excellence and social justice, preparing students to become informed, engaged, and empowered citizens. Guided by “The Five Pillars” – High Expectations, Choice and Commitment, More Time, Focus on Results, and Citizenship – Hardy Brown College Prep cultivates academic mastery, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills in its students, ensuring they are well-equipped to meet the challenges of the 21st century.
Fortune School’s comprehensive vision extends from Preschool through twelfth grade, including innovative teaching credential and master’s programs designed for ambitious educators and aspiring leaders. These programs enable you to elevate your career from anywhere, at any time, all while contributing to a legacy of academic excellence and community empowerment.
Principal
Raafi Bell
Location
655 W. 2nd St.
San Bernadino, CA 92410
Grades
TK – 8
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Hardy Brown College Prep
Address: 655 W 2nd St, San Bernardino, CA 92410
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