EAST SIDE COMMUNITY SCHOOL
East Side Community School (ESCS) is a dynamic, non-screened public school located in the East Village of Manhattan that serves students in grades 6 through 12. Known for its strong commitment to social justice and academic excellence, the school operates on a philosophy that prioritizes building close-knit relationships between students and faculty. By maintaining a supportive environment and a rigorous, inquiry-based curriculum, ESCS aims to ensure that all students—regardless of their starting point—are well-prepared for the challenges of college and beyond.
Beyond its academic offerings, East Side Community School is highly regarded for its robust extracurricular programs, including competitive athletics, diverse arts opportunities, and a strong focus on community service. The school emphasizes a holistic approach to education, fostering a culture of mutual respect and high expectations. With its unique 6–12 structure, ESCS provides a consistent educational experience that allows students to grow and develop their identities within a stable, mission-driven community.
NEW YORK, NY 10009-4095
(212) 460-8467
http://www.eschs.org
EAST SIDE COMMUNITY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in NEW YORK, NY with about 678 enrolled students. See other public high schools in New York
School Details
- Level:
- High School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT # 1
- Total Students:
- 678
- Teachers:
- 49.01
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Title I schoolwide school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 678 students
- Hispanic/Latino
- 53.8%
- Black or African American
- 16.5%
- White
- 14.7%
- Asian
- 10.0%
- Two or more races
- 2.4%
- Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
- 1.6%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.9%
- Female
- 46.5%
- Male
- 53.5%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.