SCHOOL IN THE SQUARE PUBLIC CHARTER SCHOOL

www.schoolinthesquare.org

Charter School 552 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 8th

School Overview

School in the Square (S2) is a public charter school located in the Washington Heights neighborhood of Manhattan. Serving students in grades 6 through 8, the school is founded on the belief that a high-quality education must balance rigorous academic standards with a deep commitment to the social-emotional well-being of its students. By fostering a close-knit, supportive community, the school aims to create an environment where students feel seen, heard, and empowered to succeed both inside and outside the classroom.

The school’s curriculum is designed to be personalized, utilizing small class sizes and a dedicated faculty to meet the unique needs of each learner. Beyond traditional academic subjects, School in the Square emphasizes character development, leadership, and civic responsibility, often integrating community engagement into their program. By creating a collaborative partnership between families, educators, and the surrounding Washington Heights community, S2 strives to prepare its middle school students for success in competitive high schools and beyond.

552

Total Students

43.0

Full-Time Teachers

12.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

112.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for SCHOOL IN THE SQUARE PUBLIC CHARTER SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	31
Hispanic	482
Black	20
Asian	4
Two or More	14
American Indian	1

Hispanic
482 (87.3 %)
White
31 (5.6 %)
Black
20 (3.6 %)
Two or More
14 (2.5 %)
Asian
4 (0.7 %)
American Indian
1 (0.2 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Charter School
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	SCHOOL IN THE SQUARE PUBLIC CHARTER SCHOOL
Phone:	(718)916-7683
Website:	http://www.schoolinthesquare.org
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 8th
Total Students:	552
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	43.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	617
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	5

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Kindergarten 82

Grade 1 66

Grade 2 94

Grade 6 102

Grade 7 107

Grade 8 101