JHS 104 SIMON BARUCH

JHS 104 SIMON BARUCH is a public middle school that is part of the NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT # 2 school district, located in NEW YORK, NY with about 1,139 students offering grade levels from 6th Grade to 8th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. With about 69 teachers, JHS 104 SIMON BARUCH has a student/teacher ratio of about 16:1. 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.

JHS 104, also known as the Simon Baruch Middle School, is a highly regarded public school located in the Gramercy Park neighborhood of Manhattan. Serving students in grades 6 through 8, the school has built a reputation for its strong academic focus and its commitment to fostering a rigorous yet supportive learning environment. It is widely considered one of the top-performing middle schools in New York City, frequently attracting families from both within and outside its designated zone due to its consistent track record of high student achievement.

Beyond its core curriculum, JHS 104 is known for offering a variety of specialized programs and extracurricular activities that cater to diverse student interests, including the arts, technology, and advanced academic tracks. The school benefits from an active parent community and a dedicated staff, which contribute to a vibrant campus culture. By balancing demanding coursework with social-emotional development, Simon Baruch aims to prepare its students for admission to competitive high schools and long-term academic success.

For more information, contact JHS 104 SIMON BARUCH at (212) 674-4545 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

330 E 21ST ST
NEW YORK, NY 10010-5686
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JHS 104 SIMON BARUCH is a public school in NEW YORK, NY with about 1,139 enrolled students. See other public middle schools in New York

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Middle School
Charter School:*
No
Total Students:
1,139
Teachers:
69
NSLP Status:1
Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Not a Title I school
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
6th Grade
7th Grade
8th 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 1,139 students

White
34.5%
Asian
33.4%
Hispanic/Latino
19.0%
Black or African American
7.6%
Two or more races
4.6%
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.6%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
0.4%

Female
46.6%
Male
53.4%

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.