NYC ISCHOOL

131 AVE OF THE AMERICAS
NEW YORK, NY 10013

www.nycischool.org

454 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

The NYC iSchool, located in the SoHo neighborhood of Manhattan, is a unique public high school known for its commitment to personalized, student-centered learning. Rather than relying on traditional lecture-based instruction, the school employs a model that integrates technology, inquiry-based projects, and interdisciplinary study. Students at the iSchool are encouraged to take agency over their education, often utilizing a "blended learning" approach that combines online coursework with face-to-face mentorship and collaborative classroom experiences.

Beyond its academic structure, the iSchool is defined by its small-school environment, which fosters strong relationships between students and faculty. The curriculum is designed to prepare students for the modern world by focusing on critical thinking, problem-solving, and real-world application. By partnering with local organizations and encouraging students to pursue independent study, the NYC iSchool provides a flexible, future-forward education that aims to cater to the diverse interests and learning styles of its student body.

454

Total Students

36.0

Full-Time Teachers

12.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

58.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for NYC ISCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	153
Hispanic	160
Black	59
Asian	38
Two or More	41
American Indian	3

Hispanic
160 (35.2 %)
White
153 (33.7 %)
Black
59 (13.0 %)
Two or More
41 (9.0 %)
Asian
38 (8.4 %)
American Indian
3 (0.7 %)

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 # 2
Phone:	(917)237-7300
Website:	http://www.nycischool.org
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	454
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	36.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.6
NSLP Participation:¹	N/A
Qualified Free Lunch:	253
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	13

* 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 9 118

Grade 10 103

Grade 11 122

Grade 12 110

Ungraded 1

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for NYC ISCHOOL
Grade	Student Count
Grade 9	118
Grade 10	103
Grade 11	122
Grade 12	110
Ungraded	1

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for NYC ISCHOOL
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	262	57.7%
Male	192	42.3%

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