JHS 52 INWOOD

JHS 52 INWOOD 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 268 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 24 teachers, JHS 52 INWOOD has a student/teacher ratio of about 11:1. 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 52, also known as the Inwood School, is a public middle school located in the Inwood neighborhood of Upper Manhattan. Serving students in grades 6 through 8, the school is part of the New York City Department of Education’s District 6. Its location on Academy Street places it in a historic and culturally vibrant community, where the school functions as a central hub for neighborhood families.

The school is known for fostering a supportive academic environment that emphasizes both core curriculum subjects and social-emotional development. JHS 52 offers a variety of extracurricular activities, including arts and athletic programs, designed to help students transition through their adolescent years. By leveraging its position within the Inwood community, the school aims to prepare its diverse student body for high school success while encouraging a strong sense of civic engagement and personal responsibility.

For more information, contact JHS 52 INWOOD at (212) 567-9162 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.