BUSINESS OF SPORTS SCHOOL

The Business of Sports School (BOSS) is a specialized public high school located in Hell’s Kitchen, Manhattan, dedicated to preparing students for college and professional careers within the sports industry. By integrating a rigorous academic curriculum with sports-centric themes, the school provides students with a unique lens through which to study business, marketing, management, and communications. The program is designed to foster professional growth, emphasizing real-world application, leadership, and the development of a strong work ethic.

A core component of the BOSS experience is its commitment to "learning by doing," facilitated through strong partnerships with major sports organizations, media companies, and business leaders. Students benefit from mentorship programs, internship opportunities, and guest lectures from industry professionals, which help bridge the gap between classroom theory and practical workplace skills. By combining a college-preparatory education with professional industry exposure, BOSS aims to equip its graduates with both the academic credentials and the networking experience necessary to succeed in a competitive global job market.

439 W 49TH ST
NEW YORK, NY 10019
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BUSINESS OF SPORTS SCHOOL is a public Title I school in NEW YORK, NY with about 432 enrolled students. See other public high schools in New York

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
High School
Charter School:*
No
Total Students:
432
Teachers:
36.5
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
Grade Levels Offered
9th Grade
10th Grade
11th Grade
12th Grade

* 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.

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School Demographics for 432 students

Hispanic/Latino
61.3%
Black or African American
33.3%
White
2.3%
Asian
1.4%
Two or more races
0.9%
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.7%

Female
42.1%
Male
57.9%

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.