NYC iSchool (02M376)

131 Avenue Of The Americas, Manhattan, NY 10013, Manhattan
Phone: 917-237-7300
Hours: 9:00am - 3:20pm
School Website: https://nycischool.org
NYCDOE Website: https://www.myschools.nyc/en/schools/high-school/02M376/
Quality Snapshot: View snapshot
School Leader: Cara Tait (ctait2@schools.nyc.gov)
Parent Coordinator: Johnny Lau (jlau4@schools.nyc.gov)
Parent Coordinator: Angela Rodriguez (arodriguez113@schools.nyc.gov)
Respect for All Liaison: Lizzette Colon (lcolon@schools.nyc.gov)
Sexual Harassment Prevention Liaison: Ryan Bittman (rbittman@schools.nyc.gov)
504 Coordinator: Michelle Leimsider (mleimsider@schools.nyc.gov)
504 Coordinator: Lauren Goldman (lgoldman4@schools.nyc.gov)
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About

NYC iSchool is dedicated to equipping students with the skills necessary for success and leadership in the 21st century. The iSchool program is designed to offer students opportunities to engage in meaningful work that has relevance to them and the world, with the choice and responsibility to determine their high school experience, and unique structures to support their development.

Reports: School Budget | PTA Financials | Room Utilization

Teachers with more than 3 years of experience: 83%

Other Features: 10th Grade Seats Available, College Courses On Site, College Trips, Dress Code, Expert College and Career Advisor On Staff, Online Grading System, Paid Internships

School Features:

  • Offers 10th Grade Seats
  • School whose primary location is co-located with another school
  • Diversity in Admissions (DIA): Priority to applicants eligible for free or reduced price lunch for 66% of seats
  • Guidance Counselors, Social Workers

Upcoming Events

AP Courses, Languages, Sports, Art
AP Courses
Algebra II (Advanced Math), AP Calculus AB, AP Calculus BC, AP English Language and Composition, AP Spanish Language and Culture, AP United States History, Calculus (Advanced Math), Chemistry (Advanced Science), Physics (Advanced Science), Science (College Course [Credited])
Languages Offered
Spanish
Boys PSAL Sports
Baseball, Basketball, Bowling, Cross Country, Handball, Indoor Track
Girls PSAL Sports
Basketball, Bowling, Cross Country, Indoor Track, Softball
PSAL Team
Chelsea Career and Technical Education
This school is part of a PSAL team comprised of the following schools:
Chelsea Career and Technical Education High School (02M615)
NYC iSchool (02M376)
Other Sports
Soccer
Clubs
Anime + Kpop Club, Aquarium Club, Architecture Club, Between the Lines Book Club, Biology Club, Black Student Union, Chess Club, Comics Club, Creative Writing Club, Crocheting Club, Culture club, Debate Club, Drawing Club, Film Club, Filmmakers, Gardening Club, Gender Sexuality Alliance, Glamour Gals, Glee Club, Green Team, Helping Hands Club, iCare: Student Events Volunteer Group, iNews Club, ISLA, iSTRONG - The iSchool Fitness Club, Jam Band, Listening Club, Magazine design, Maker Club, Mock Trial Club, Model UN, Photography Club, Ping Pong, Rise and Resist Student Action Group, SafeBae, Science Olympiad, Sewing Club, Special Effects Makeup, Student Advocacy Club, True Crime Club, Volleyball Club
Art
The iSchool is committed to providing students with access to a variety of courses including a robust arts program within the small school setting. We have a full time visual arts teacher as well as a full time music teacher. Together they provide a variety of courses to students throughout the year.
Program Details
NYC iSchool(M52A)
Humanities & Interdisciplinary

Students can access the admissions activity by visiting https://www.nycischool.org/admissions

10th Grade seats available

Method:
Screened With Assessment
  • Online Admissions Activity - 100%
Requirement:
Students are admitted based on a school-based assessment, and in some cases also their course grades.
Priority:
  • (Group 1) New York City residents
DIA Admissions:
  • Applicants eligible for free or reduced price lunch will be considered first for 66% of seats
  • For the remaining 34% of seats, all students will be considered

Applicant Analysis
2023-242022-23
GE applicants/seats:861 / 93 (9.26)1,070 / 93 (11.51)
  DIA seats: 6161
SWD applicants/seats:70 / 25 (2.80)109 / 25 (4.36)
  DIA seats: 16?
Rank Avg: 6.03
OffersOffers - Waitlist
School Student & Admissions Statistics
School Year
2024-25
2023-24
2022-23
Total Students Across All Grades
446
447
452
    Grade 12 Students
100
119
110
    Grade 11 Students
112
101
121
    Grade 10 Students
111
114
103
    Grade 9 Students
123
113
118
Avg. Class Size
41.5
42.0
46.0
Pupil-Teacher Ratio
12.7
12.2
12.1
Safety Comp. / Susp. / NYPD
<5 / 0 / 0
5 / 11 / 1
<5 / 13 / 0
Attendance %
92%
92%
Graduation %
96%
98%
College %
85%
85%
Total Applicants / Seats
Total Offers
2,459 (931) / 118
158
2,878 (1,172) / 118
153

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

Survey Summary & Data (2024-25)
Student Responses 91% responded
Academic Rigor 
  81.17%
Academic Engagement 
  74.27%
Safety 
  86.13%
Bully Prevention 
  82.63%
Inclusivity 
  88.18%
Mental Support 
  79.50%
Environment 
  71.64%
Post-School Support 
  82.70%
Teacher Responses 97% responded
Academic Rigor 
  82.00%
School Satisfaction 
  83.75%
Student Behavior 
  82.22%
Student Support 
  94.80%
School Leadership 
  94.47%
Instructional Clarity 
  94.40%
Instructional Development 
  91.78%
Post-School Support 
  97.33%
Family Responses 61% responded
Education 
  92.63%
Teacher Support 
  83.00%
Safety 
  78.33%
School Community 
  62.63%
School Leadership 
  86.40%
Post-School Support 
  92.50%
IEP Support 
  90.33%

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 (2023-24)
Academic Proficiency
4-Year Grad. %
  97.50%
CC Regents
  75
Non-CC Regents
  73
Impact Score
  0.72
Performance Score
  0.77
College Aptitude
CCR
  77.90%
SAT Math
  536
SAT R/W
  571
Postsecondary
2-Year College 4.50%
4-Year College 80.90%
Other Postsecondary 0.90%
Unknown 13.70%

View Full Academic Data:

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 (2024-25)
Student Population:
Male 46.20%
Female 53.80%
English Language Learners:
  1.60%
Students with Disabilities:
  27.10%
Economic Need Index: 
  57.40%
Student Ethnicity:
Asian 8.30%
Black 12.60%
Hispanic 38.30%
White 32.50%
Other 8.30%
Teacher Ethnicity:
Hispanic 21.60%
White 59.50%
Other 18.90%

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

IEP Statistics (2023-24)
IEP Services
Students with IEPs
  25.50%
Students with SETSS
  3.10%
Students with ICT
  15.90%
Students with SC
  0.00%
Has all programs
  94.00%
Has some programs
  6.00%
Has no programs
  0.00%
Has all services
  93.00%
Has some services
  0.00%
Has no services
  7.00%
IEP Student Performance
Regents English
  76
Regents US Hist.
  65
Regents Algebra I
  66
Regents Living Env.
  69
4-Year Grad. Rate
  92.6
IEP Movement
Needs Improvement
IEP Support 
  90.33%

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

Special Education Programs & Services (2024-25)
ProgramFully ReceivingPartially ReceivingNot Receiving
Integrated Co-Teaching Services79 (82%)17 (18%)0 (0%)
SETSS18 (100%)0 (0%)0 (0%)
Special Class0 (0%)0 (0%)<=5 (100%)
ServiceFully ReceivingPartially ReceivingNot Receiving
Counseling Services>5 (99%)N/A (N/A)<=5 (1%)
Occupational Therapy12 (100%)N/A (N/A)0 (0%)
Physical Therapy<=5 (100%)N/A (N/A)0 (0%)
Speech-Language Therapy48 (100%)N/A (N/A)0 (0%)
TransportationNumber Receiving
Curb to School<=5 (?)
Stop to School0 (0%)
Unassigned<=5 (?)

This data was gathered from the NYC DOE's Special Education Reports: https://infohub.nyced.org/reports/government-reports/special-education-reports

ELL Performance (2023-24)
ELL Progress
  50

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

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