FACING HISTORY SCHOOL (THE)

FACING HISTORY SCHOOL (THE) 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 381 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 30 teachers, FACING HISTORY SCHOOL (THE) has a student/teacher ratio of about 12:1. 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 Facing History School (TFHS), located in the Hell’s Kitchen neighborhood of Manhattan, is a small, specialized public secondary school founded on the educational framework of the international non-profit, Facing History and Ourselves. The school’s curriculum is built around the core values of civic participation, ethical decision-making, and historical inquiry. By examining historical instances of injustice, prejudice, and systemic violence—such as the Holocaust and the American Civil Rights Movement—the school encourages students to analyze the link between history and their own responsibilities as citizens in a contemporary democracy.

The school is noted for its personalized approach to learning, which emphasizes restorative justice practices, strong student-teacher relationships, and a college-preparatory focus. Because of its small size, TFHS fosters a tight-knit community atmosphere where students are pushed to develop their voices through academic writing, classroom discourse, and project-based learning. By integrating social-emotional learning with rigorous academics, The Facing History School aims to prepare students not only for higher education but also to act as empathetic, informed, and active participants in their local and global communities.

For more information, contact FACING HISTORY SCHOOL (THE) at (212) 757-2680 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.