BUSINESS OF SPORTS SCHOOL

www.nycboss.org

407 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

The Business of Sports School (BOSS) is a specialized public high school located in Hell’s Kitchen, Manhattan, dedicated to preparing students for college and professional careers within the sports industry. By integrating a rigorous academic curriculum with sports-centric themes, the school provides students with a unique lens through which to study business, marketing, management, and communications. The program is designed to foster professional growth, emphasizing real-world application, leadership, and the development of a strong work ethic.

A core component of the BOSS experience is its commitment to "learning by doing," facilitated through strong partnerships with major sports organizations, media companies, and business leaders. Students benefit from mentorship programs, internship opportunities, and guest lectures from industry professionals, which help bridge the gap between classroom theory and practical workplace skills. By combining a college-preparatory education with professional industry exposure, BOSS aims to equip its graduates with both the academic credentials and the networking experience necessary to succeed in a competitive global job market.

407

Total Students

39.6

Full-Time Teachers

10.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

87.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for BUSINESS OF SPORTS SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	9
Hispanic	265
Black	121
Asian	10
Two or More	2

Hispanic
265 (65.1%)
Black
121 (29.7%)
Asian
10 (2.5%)
White
9 (2.2%)
Two or More
2 (0.5%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Career and Technical School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT # 2
Phone:	(212)246-2183
Website:	http://www.nycboss.org
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	407
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	39.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	10.3
NSLP Participation:¹	N/A
Qualified Free Lunch:	352
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 9 137

Grade 10 109

Grade 11 81

Grade 12 80