AMERICAN SIGN LANGUAGE & ENGLISH SECONDARY SCHOOL

AMERICAN SIGN LANGUAGE & ENGLISH SECONDARY SCHOOL is a Title I public high school that is part of the NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT # 2 school district, located in NEW YORK, NY with about 170 students offering grade levels from 9th Grade to 12th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 16 teachers, AMERICAN SIGN LANGUAGE & ENGLISH SECONDARY SCHOOL has a student/teacher ratio of about 10:1. 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.

The AMERICAN SIGN LANGUAGE & ENGLISH SECONDARY SCHOOL (ASL & English), located in the Gramercy Park neighborhood of Manhattan, is a unique 6–12 public institution dedicated to serving both Deaf and Hard of Hearing (DHH) students and hearing students. As a bilingual school, it emphasizes the use of American Sign Language (ASL) and English as equal languages of instruction and social interaction. By fostering an inclusive environment, the school aims to bridge the gap between the Deaf and hearing communities, ensuring that all students develop strong academic skills while becoming culturally competent in both ASL and the Deaf community.

The school’s curriculum is designed to be rigorous while remaining highly accessible, utilizing visual-learning strategies that benefit all students regardless of their hearing status. In addition to core academics, the school provides a robust support system, including integrated co-teaching (ICT) classrooms and comprehensive related services for students with IEPs. Because it is a smaller school setting, ASL & English is known for its close-knit community, personalized attention, and a commitment to preparing students for college and career success through a curriculum that values diversity, equity, and linguistic accessibility.

For more information, contact AMERICAN SIGN LANGUAGE & ENGLISH SECONDARY SCHOOL at (917) 326-6668 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.