JHS 104 SIMON BARUCH

891 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

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.

891

Total Students

58.1

Full-Time Teachers

15.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

42.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for JHS 104 SIMON BARUCH
Demographic	Student Count
White	312
Hispanic	155
Black	67
Asian	280
Two or More	69
American Indian	4
Pacific Islander	4

White
312 (35.0 %)
Asian
280 (31.4 %)
Hispanic
155 (17.4 %)
Two or More
69 (7.7 %)
Black
67 (7.5 %)
American Indian
4 (0.4 %)
Pacific Islander
4 (0.4 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle 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:	(212)674-4545
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	891
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	58.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	363
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	18

* 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 6 315

Grade 7 267

Grade 8 307

Ungraded 2