NYC ISCHOOL

131 AVE OF THE AMERICAS
NEW YORK, NY 10013

www.nycischool.org

447 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

The NYC iSchool, located in the SoHo neighborhood of Manhattan, is a unique public high school known for its commitment to personalized, student-centered learning. Rather than relying on traditional lecture-based instruction, the school employs a model that integrates technology, inquiry-based projects, and interdisciplinary study. Students at the iSchool are encouraged to take agency over their education, often utilizing a "blended learning" approach that combines online coursework with face-to-face mentorship and collaborative classroom experiences.

Beyond its academic structure, the iSchool is defined by its small-school environment, which fosters strong relationships between students and faculty. The curriculum is designed to prepare students for the modern world by focusing on critical thinking, problem-solving, and real-world application. By partnering with local organizations and encouraging students to pursue independent study, the NYC iSchool provides a flexible, future-forward education that aims to cater to the diverse interests and learning styles of its student body.

447

Total Students

35.0

Full-Time Teachers

12.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

59.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for NYC ISCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	145
Hispanic	172
Black	56
Asian	36
Two or More	34
American Indian	3
Pacific Islander	1

Hispanic
172 (38.5%)
White
145 (32.4%)
Black
56 (12.5%)
Asian
36 (8.1%)
Two or More
34 (7.6%)
American Indian
3 (0.7%)
Pacific Islander
1 (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 # 2
Phone:	(917)237-7300
Website:	http://www.nycischool.org
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	447
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	35.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.8
NSLP Participation:¹	N/A
Qualified Free Lunch:	253
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	13

* 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 9 124

Grade 10 112

Grade 11 111

Grade 12 100