MS 224 MANHATTAN EAST SCHOOL FOR ARTS & ACADEMICS

www.manhattaneastschool.nyc

185 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

MS 224, known as the Manhattan East School for Arts & Academics, is a public middle school located in East Harlem. The school is characterized by a mission to blend rigorous academic instruction with a robust emphasis on the arts. By integrating creative disciplines—such as visual arts, music, or drama—into the daily curriculum, the school aims to foster critical thinking, self-expression, and a well-rounded educational experience for its diverse student body.

Situated on East 100th Street, MS 224 serves the local East Harlem community with a focus on preparing students for the demands of high school and beyond. The school environment is generally recognized for its commitment to social-emotional development and community engagement, striving to create a supportive space where students are encouraged to explore their personal interests. By balancing traditional core subjects with artistic enrichment, Manhattan East seeks to nurture both the intellectual and creative potential of its middle school learners.

185

Total Students

13.8

Full-Time Teachers

13.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

76.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for MS 224 MANHATTAN EAST SCHOOL FOR ARTS & ACADEMICS
Demographic	Student Count
White	23
Hispanic	94
Black	54
Asian	5
Two or More	9

Hispanic
94 (50.8 %)
Black
54 (29.2 %)
White
23 (12.4 %)
Two or More
9 (4.9 %)
Asian
5 (2.7 %)

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 # 4
Phone:	(212)860-6047
Website:	http://www.manhattaneastschool.nyc
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	185
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	13.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	139
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	2

* 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 71

Grade 7 59

Grade 8 55