FRANK MCCOURT HIGH SCHOOL

(212)362-2015

www.fmhsnyc.org

419 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Frank McCourt High School (FMHS), located on the Upper West Side of Manhattan, is a collaborative secondary school that emphasizes a rigorous, inquiry-based approach to learning. Named after the Pulitzer Prize-winning author of *Angela’s Ashes*, the school fosters a culture deeply rooted in the humanities, storytelling, and the development of strong analytical writing skills. By leveraging its location within the historic Brandeis Educational Campus, the school provides a small-community feel while offering the diverse extracurricular and athletic opportunities found in a larger school setting.

The school is well-regarded for its emphasis on student voice, critical thinking, and social-emotional growth. Its curriculum is designed to challenge students through interdisciplinary projects and a personalized approach to instruction, aiming to prepare graduates for the demands of university-level study. With a mission centered on active engagement and academic excellence, Frank McCourt High School aims to cultivate students who are not only scholars but also empathetic and informed members of the broader community.

419

Total Students

27.9

Full-Time Teachers

15.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

67.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for FRANK MCCOURT HIGH SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	139
Hispanic	182
Black	58
Asian	22
Two or More	16
American Indian	2

Hispanic
182 (43.4 %)
White
139 (33.2 %)
Black
58 (13.8 %)
Asian
22 (5.3 %)
Two or More
16 (3.8 %)
American Indian
2 (0.5 %)

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 # 3
Phone:	(212)362-2015
Website:	http://www.fmhsnyc.org
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	419
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	27.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.0
NSLP Participation:¹	N/A
Qualified Free Lunch:	267
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	14

* 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 9 112

Grade 10 108

Grade 11 107

Grade 12 92