LABORATORY SCHOOL OF FINANCE AND TECHNOLOGY (THE): X223
646 Students
High School 6th - 12th
School Overview
The Laboratory School of Finance and Technology (MS/HS 223) is a public secondary school located in the Mott Haven neighborhood of the Bronx, serving students from grades 6 through 12. As a dedicated magnet school, its curriculum is uniquely structured to blend rigorous academics with specialized instruction in financial literacy and emerging technologies. The school aims to prepare its diverse student body for the modern workforce by emphasizing critical thinking, data analysis, and professional skills that are directly applicable to the financial and tech sectors.
Beyond its academic focus, the school is recognized for fostering a supportive, community-oriented environment that prioritizes college and career readiness. It maintains various partnerships with corporate and educational institutions to provide students with internship opportunities, mentorships, and hands-on experience. By integrating real-world financial concepts and technical training into daily coursework, The Laboratory School of Finance and Technology strives to bridge the opportunity gap and empower its students to succeed in higher education and competitive professional fields.
Beyond its academic focus, the school is recognized for fostering a supportive, community-oriented environment that prioritizes college and career readiness. It maintains various partnerships with corporate and educational institutions to provide students with internship opportunities, mentorships, and hands-on experience. By integrating real-world financial concepts and technical training into daily coursework, The Laboratory School of Finance and Technology strives to bridge the opportunity gap and empower its students to succeed in higher education and competitive professional fields.
646
Total Students
57.3
Full-Time Teachers
11.3
Student/Teacher Ratio
96.0%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
Student Demographics Data Table
| Demographic | Student Count |
|---|---|
| White | 7 |
| Hispanic | 504 |
| Black | 123 |
| Asian | 3 |
| Two or More | 3 |
| American Indian | 4 |
| Pacific Islander | 1 |
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Hispanic504 (78.1%)
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Black123 (19.1%)
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White7 (1.1%)
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American Indian4 (0.6%)
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Asian3 (0.5%)
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Two or More3 (0.5%)
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Pacific Islander1 (0.2%)
School Location
School Details
| Status: | Open |
|---|---|
| School Level: | High 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 # 7 |
| Phone: | (718)585-8202 |
| Website: | http://www.mshs223.org |
| Grade Range: | 6th - 12th |
| Total Students: | 646 |
| Full-Time Teachers (FTE): | 57.3 |
| Pupil/Teacher Ratio: | 11.3 |
| NSLP Participation:1 | N/A |
| Qualified Free Lunch: | 614 |
| Qualified Reduced Lunch: | 6 |
Grades Taught
Grade 6
85
Grade 7
82
Grade 8
89
Grade 9
100
Grade 10
104
Grade 11
94
Grade 12
92
Grades Taught Data Table
| Grade | Student Count |
|---|---|
| Grade 6 | 85 |
| Grade 7 | 82 |
| Grade 8 | 89 |
| Grade 9 | 100 |
| Grade 10 | 104 |
| Grade 11 | 94 |
| Grade 12 | 92 |
Gender Ratio
Student Gender Ratio Data Table
| Gender | Student Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Female | 331 | 51.2% |
| Male | 314 | 48.6% |
| Not Specified | 1 | 0.2% |
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