Food and Finance High School (02M288)

525 West 50Th Street, Manhattan, NY 10019, Manhattan
Phone: 212-586-2943
Email: information@ffhsnyc.org
Hours: 8:30am - 2:35pm
Principal: Erika Hurtado
School Website: https://www.foodfinancehs.org
NYCDOE Website: https://www.myschools.nyc/en/schools/high-school/39456
Quality Snapshot: https://tools.nycenet.edu/snapshot/2022/02M288/HS/
Subway: C, E to 50th St
Bus: M104, M11, M12, M20, M31, M34A-SBS, M42, M50, M57
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Program Details
Food and Finance High School (M34X)
Culinary Arts

Focuses on Culinary Arts in cooking and baking and the financial aspects related to the industry.

Method:
Requirement:
Ed. Opt. programs admit students across all academic levels. Students are grouped into Low, Middle, and High categories based on a composite of their academic data. One-third of offers are made to students in each category.
Priority:
  • (Group 1) Open to New York City residents
Student & Admissions Statistics
School Year
2022-23
2021-22
Total Students Across All Grades
432
427
    Grade 12 Students
91
100
    Grade 11 Students
98
88
    Grade 10 Students
114
110
    Grade 9 Students
129
129
Avg. Class Size
24.9
Complaints / Suspensions
15 / 34
6 / 47
Attendance %
87%
81%
Graduation %
89%
82%
College %
56%
59%
Food and Finance High School (M34X)
GE Applicants / Seats:
SWD Applicants / Seats:
Est. Cutoff Ranges
  GE:
Offer Prediction:

199 / 122 (1.63)
61 / 28 (2.18)
Offers - Waitlist
#BB - #DC

224 / 84 (2.67)
66 / 24 (2.75)
Offers

This data was gathered from various NYC DOE reports: https://infohub.nyced.org/reports/students-and-schools/school-quality/information-and-data-overview

About the School

Food and Finance High School is a College Preparatory school that provides our students with access to early college opportunities via a variety of AP courses and CUNY College Now classes. All incoming 9th graders are programmed to take AP Human Geography. We offer an academically challenging CTE program focusing on the culinary arts and finance. Since we believe that food is fundamental to personal, social, economic, and ecological health, the themes of food and finance are integrated into our curriculum and school environment. Cornell University Extension, our lead partner, brings expertise in science, sustainable food production, nutrition, and other topics. Students develop critical thinking skills while engaged in projects, internships, and entrepreneurial ventures. In addition to the state endorsed CTE diploma, students are expected to take a series of industry-recognized certification examinations. Our students have access to scholarships specifically set aside for Food and Finance HS students. Seniors have access to paid internship opportunities during the school year.

Academic Highlights: Language Courses Available, FutureReadyNYC: Business & Finance (Business Operations), CTE program(s): Culinary Arts, AP Courses Available

Other Features: Career and Technical Education (CTE), College Trips, Dress Code, FutureReadyNYC School, Internship Expected, Internships Available, Multi-Session School, Online Grading System, Orientation, Program(s) with 2 SWD Applicants Per Seat, Saturday Programs, Summer Bridge, Summer Internships, Uniform, Weekend Programs

School Features:

  • Offers 10th Grade Seats
  • School whose primary location is co-located with another school

AP Courses, Languages & Sports
AP Courses
Algebra II (Advanced Math), AP Environmental Science, AP Human Geography, AP Statistics, AP United States History, AP World History: Modern, Chemistry (Advanced Science), Other (College Course [Credited]), World Languages (Advanced World Languages)
Languages Offered
French
Diploma Endorsements
Math, CTE
Boys PSAL Sports
Baseball, Basketball, Bowling, Soccer, Tennis, Volleyball
Girls PSAL Sports
Basketball, Volleyball
Other Sports
Boys Baseball, Boys Basketball, Boys Volleyball, Boys Soccer, Girls Basketball, Girls Volleyball, Bowling, Tennis
Activities
Pass the Spatula (Student Magazine) Baking Club, GSA, Anime, Culinary Competition, National Honors Society, Step Team, Visiting chef program, Cornell nutrition, Entrepreneurship, Internship, Student government, Yearbook, Youth Equity Leadership
Survey Summary & Data (2023-24)
Student Responses
Academic Rigor 
  73.00%
Academic Engagement 
  64.31%
Safety 
  74.25%
Bully Prevention 
  67.50%
Inclusivity 
  87.60%
Mental Support 
  70.78%
Environment 
  65.38%
Post-School Support 
  79.67%
Teacher Responses
Academic Rigor 
  68.80%
School Satisfaction 
  74.17%
Student Behavior 
  57.50%
Student Support 
  82.86%
School Leadership 
  69.69%
Instructional Clarity 
  67.00%
Instructional Development 
  74.47%
Post-School Support 
  94.80%
Family Responses
Education 
  94.11%
Teacher Support 
  90.29%
Safety 
  95.33%
School Community 
  76.22%
School Leadership 
  92.75%
Post-School Support 
  94.00%

Note: Yellow bars indicate city-wide averages for the associated category

View Full NYC DOE Survey Results:

This data was gathered from the NYC DOE's yearly school surveys: https://infohub.nyced.org/reports/students-and-schools/school-quality/nyc-school-survey

Academic Summary & Data (2022-23)
Academic Proficiency
4-Year Grad. %
  89.80%
Avg. CC Regents Score
  55
Avg. Non-CC Regents Score
  43
College Aptitude
CCPC Index
  84.10%
Avg. SAT Math Score
  434
Avg. SAT Read/Write Score
  439
Postsecondary
2-Year College 25.00%
4-Year College 42.00%
Other Postsecondary 7.00%
Unknown 26.00%

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This data was gathered from the NYC DOE's yearly quality reports: https://infohub.nyced.org/reports/students-and-schools/school-quality/school-quality-reports-and-resources

School Demographics (2022-23)
Student Population:
Male 40.70%
Female 59.30%
English Language Learners:
  4.40%
Students with Disabilities:
  25.50%
Economic Need Index: 
  80.40%
Student Ethnicity:
Asian 3.20%
Black 29.90%
Hispanic 52.30%
White 4.90%
Other 9.70%
Teacher Ethnicity:
Black 21.90%
Hispanic 25.00%
White 34.40%
Other 18.70%

This data was gathered from the NYC DOE's demographic snapshots: https://infohub.nyced.org/reports/students-and-schools/school-quality/information-and-data-overview

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