EAST SIDE COMMUNITY SCHOOL

www.eschs.org

693 Students

High School 6th - 12th

School Overview

East Side Community School (ESCS) is a dynamic, non-screened public school located in the East Village of Manhattan that serves students in grades 6 through 12. Known for its strong commitment to social justice and academic excellence, the school operates on a philosophy that prioritizes building close-knit relationships between students and faculty. By maintaining a supportive environment and a rigorous, inquiry-based curriculum, ESCS aims to ensure that all students—regardless of their starting point—are well-prepared for the challenges of college and beyond.

Beyond its academic offerings, East Side Community School is highly regarded for its robust extracurricular programs, including competitive athletics, diverse arts opportunities, and a strong focus on community service. The school emphasizes a holistic approach to education, fostering a culture of mutual respect and high expectations. With its unique 6–12 structure, ESCS provides a consistent educational experience that allows students to grow and develop their identities within a stable, mission-driven community.

693

Total Students

72.4

Full-Time Teachers

9.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

69.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for EAST SIDE COMMUNITY SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	113
Hispanic	383
Black	120
Asian	41
Two or More	30
American Indian	5
Pacific Islander	1

Hispanic
383 (55.3%)
Black
120 (17.3%)
White
113 (16.3%)
Asian
41 (5.9%)
Two or More
30 (4.3%)
American Indian
5 (0.7%)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.1%)

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 # 1
Phone:	(212)460-8467
Website:	http://www.eschs.org
Grade Range:	6th - 12th
Total Students:	693
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	72.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	9.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	456
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	25

* 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 6 109

Grade 7 105

Grade 8 103

Grade 9 101

Grade 10 95

Grade 11 87

Grade 12 92

Ungraded 1

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for EAST SIDE COMMUNITY SCHOOL
Grade	Student Count
Grade 6	109
Grade 7	105
Grade 8	103
Grade 9	101
Grade 10	95
Grade 11	87
Grade 12	92
Ungraded	1

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for EAST SIDE COMMUNITY SCHOOL
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	303	43.7%
Male	390	56.3%

Nearby High Schools (Within 10 Miles)