SCHOOL OF THE FUTURE HIGH SCHOOL

www.sof.edu

709 Students

High School 6th - 12th

School Overview

School of the Future (SOF) is a distinguished public secondary school located in the Gramercy Park neighborhood of Manhattan. Founded in 1990 as a collaboration between educators and the Coalition of Essential Schools, the institution is built on a progressive educational philosophy that prioritizes "depth over breadth." The school emphasizes a personalized learning environment where students are encouraged to think critically, engage in interdisciplinary inquiry, and develop strong relationships with their teachers and peers.

Academically, the school is known for its performance-based assessment model, which often replaces traditional high-stakes testing with portfolios, exhibitions, and long-term projects that demonstrate mastery of subject matter. By fostering a culture of mutual respect and social responsibility, School of the Future aims to prepare students not just for college, but for active, thoughtful participation in a democratic society. Its unique approach has earned it a reputation as a model for innovative, student-centered public education in New York City.

709

Total Students

57.5

Full-Time Teachers

12.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

50.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for SCHOOL OF THE FUTURE HIGH SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	270
Hispanic	190
Black	103
Asian	101
Two or More	37
American Indian	5
Pacific Islander	2

White
270 (38.1%)
Hispanic
190 (26.8%)
Black
103 (14.5%)
Asian
101 (14.3%)
Two or More
37 (5.2%)
American Indian
5 (0.7%)
Pacific Islander
2 (0.3%)

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 # 2
Phone:	(212)475-8086
Website:	http://www.sof.edu
Grade Range:	6th - 12th
Total Students:	709
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	57.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	349
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	10

* 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 6 100

Grade 7 99

Grade 8 91

Grade 9 115

Grade 10 104

Grade 11 95

Grade 12 105

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for SCHOOL OF THE FUTURE HIGH SCHOOL
Grade	Student Count
Grade 6	100
Grade 7	99
Grade 8	91
Grade 9	115
Grade 10	104
Grade 11	95
Grade 12	105

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for SCHOOL OF THE FUTURE HIGH SCHOOL
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	331	46.7%
Male	377	53.2%
Not Specified	1	0.1%

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