JHS 143 ELEANOR ROOSEVELT

JHS 143 ELEANOR ROOSEVELT is a Title I public middle school that is part of the NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT # 6 school district, located in NEW YORK, NY with about 263 students offering grade levels from 6th Grade to 8th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 26 teachers, JHS 143 ELEANOR ROOSEVELT has a student/teacher ratio of about 10:1. 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 143, formally known as the Eleanor Roosevelt School, is located in the Washington Heights neighborhood of Manhattan. As a public middle school serving students in grades 6 through 8, the institution is situated within the New York City Department of Education’s District 6. The school is named in honor of Eleanor Roosevelt, the former First Lady and human rights activist, and it aims to foster an environment that encourages civic responsibility, academic growth, and personal development among its diverse student body.

The school generally focuses on providing a comprehensive core curriculum that includes English Language Arts, mathematics, science, and social studies, often supplemented by various extracurricular activities and support services. As part of the NYC public school system, JHS 143 emphasizes preparing students for the transition to high school through standardized academic programming and initiatives designed to support social-emotional learning. Prospective families are encouraged to visit the official NYC Department of Education "MySchools" portal for the most current information regarding performance data, admissions requirements, and specific school programs.

For more information, contact JHS 143 ELEANOR ROOSEVELT at (212) 927-7739 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.