HS 560 CITY-AS-SCHOOL

HS 560 CITY-AS-SCHOOL is a public high school that is part of the NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT # 2 school district, located in NEW YORK, NY with about 540 students offering grade levels from 10th Grade to 12th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. With about 31 teachers, HS 560 CITY-AS-SCHOOL has a student/teacher ratio of about 17:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

City-As-School (CAS) is a unique, alternative public high school located in Manhattan’s West Village that operates on the philosophy of "experiential learning." Unlike traditional high schools, CAS does not rely on a standard classroom-based curriculum. Instead, students earn academic credit by completing internships at hundreds of sites across New York City—ranging from museums, law firms, and media outlets to non-profit organizations and theaters. This model is designed to treat the entire city as a campus, allowing students to learn in professional, real-world environments that align with their personal interests and career goals.

The school is specifically designed to support students who may not thrive in conventional academic settings, offering a highly personalized approach to education. Each student works closely with a faculty advisor to create an individualized graduation plan that balances these off-site internships with small, seminar-style classes held at the Clarkson Street building. By focusing on portfolios and project-based assessments rather than traditional standardized testing, City-As-School fosters independence, self-direction, and professional maturity, effectively bridging the gap between secondary education and the workforce or higher learning.

For more information, contact HS 560 CITY-AS-SCHOOL at (212) 337-6800 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.