EAST SIDE COMMUNITY SCHOOL

www.eschs.org

700 Students

High School 6th - 12th

School Overview

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.

700

Total Students

66.4

Full-Time Teachers

10.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

68.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for EAST SIDE COMMUNITY SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	134
Hispanic	376
Black	106
Asian	43
Two or More	34
American Indian	4
Pacific Islander	3

Hispanic
376 (53.7 %)
White
134 (19.1 %)
Black
106 (15.1 %)
Asian
43 (6.1 %)
Two or More
34 (4.9 %)
American Indian
4 (0.6 %)
Pacific Islander
3 (0.4 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT # 1
Phone:	(212)460-8467
Website:	http://www.eschs.org
Grade Range:	6th - 12th
Total Students:	700
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	66.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	10.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	456
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	25

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 6 103

Grade 7 109

Grade 8 99

Grade 9 97

Grade 10 101

Grade 11 92

Grade 12 98

Ungraded 1

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for EAST SIDE COMMUNITY SCHOOL
Grade	Student Count
Grade 6	103
Grade 7	109
Grade 8	99
Grade 9	97
Grade 10	101
Grade 11	92
Grade 12	98
Ungraded	1

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for EAST SIDE COMMUNITY SCHOOL
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	310	44.3%
Male	390	55.7%

Nearby High Schools (Within 10 Miles)