FRANK MCCOURT HIGH SCHOOL

(212)362-2015

www.fmhsnyc.org

407 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Frank McCourt High School (FMHS), located on the Upper West Side of Manhattan, is a collaborative secondary school that emphasizes a rigorous, inquiry-based approach to learning. Named after the Pulitzer Prize-winning author of *Angela’s Ashes*, the school fosters a culture deeply rooted in the humanities, storytelling, and the development of strong analytical writing skills. By leveraging its location within the historic Brandeis Educational Campus, the school provides a small-community feel while offering the diverse extracurricular and athletic opportunities found in a larger school setting.

The school is well-regarded for its emphasis on student voice, critical thinking, and social-emotional growth. Its curriculum is designed to challenge students through interdisciplinary projects and a personalized approach to instruction, aiming to prepare graduates for the demands of university-level study. With a mission centered on active engagement and academic excellence, Frank McCourt High School aims to cultivate students who are not only scholars but also empathetic and informed members of the broader community.

407

Total Students

33.5

Full-Time Teachers

12.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

69.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for FRANK MCCOURT HIGH SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	95
Hispanic	210
Black	68
Asian	17
Two or More	15
Pacific Islander	2

Hispanic
210 (51.6%)
White
95 (23.3%)
Black
68 (16.7%)
Asian
17 (4.2%)
Two or More
15 (3.7%)
Pacific Islander
2 (0.5%)

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 # 3
Phone:	(212)362-2015
Website:	http://www.fmhsnyc.org
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	407
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	33.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.2
NSLP Participation:¹	N/A
Qualified Free Lunch:	267
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	14

* 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 9 103

Grade 10 102

Grade 11 105

Grade 12 97