High School of Economics and Finance (02M489)

100 Trinity Place, Manhattan, NY 10006, Manhattan
Phone: 212-346-0708
Email: ssquillante@schools.nyc.gov
Hours: 08:20am - 02:39pm
Principal: Michael Stanzione
School Website: https://www.ecoandfin.org
NYCDOE Website: https://www.myschools.nyc/en/schools/high-school/02M489/
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Subway: 1 to Rector St; 2, 3, A, C, J, Z to Fulton St; 4, 5 to Wall St; 6 to Brooklyn Bridge-City Hall; E to World Trade Center; R to Cortlandt St
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Program Details
Economics and Finance (M79A)
Business, Computer Science & Technology

Students' growth in understanding and thinking is assessed by in-depth projects. Students research, write, present and defend portfolios where they apply their learning of math, science, history, english, finance, and computer science in real-world contexts.

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) New York City residents
Student & Admissions Statistics
School Year
2023-24
2022-23
2021-22
Total Students Across All Grades
669
680
714
    Grade 12 Students
169
169
163
    Grade 11 Students
173
170
176
    Grade 10 Students
157
176
183
    Grade 9 Students
170
165
192
Avg. Class Size
25.3
22.7
Complaints / Suspensions
<5 / 0
<5 / 8
<5 / 0
Attendance %
89%
84%
Graduation %
91%
93%
91%
College %
85%
74%
73%
Economics and Finance (M79A)
GE applicants/seats:
SWD applicants/seats:

Estimated Cutoffs
  GE:
  SWD:
Offer Prediction:
199 / 180 (1.11)
24 / 50 (0.48)

Offers
All accepted
All accepted
239 / 157 (1.52)
14 / 43 (0.33)

Offers - Waitlist
265 / 155 (1.71)
25 / 45 (0.56)

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

We offer a rigorous academic program for all students, including a four-year academic program in economics and finance with many Advanced Placement (AP) and CUNY College Now courses in all subject areas. Our diverse, welcoming community extends beyond our doors to corporate partners such as KPMG, Swapnick, Deutsche Bank, Etsy, and many more. Students have opportunities for job shadowing, internships and mentoring. Our full-time college advisement staff coordinates the college admissions process to make sure all of our students are being accepted to choice colleges. Students find enrichment in various athletics, civic, artistic, computer science and cultural programs and have access to our state-of-the-art library and technology center.

Academic Highlights: College Now: Earn up to 12 transferable credits for college, Advanced Placement for All, Computer Science for All, Eco Summer Experience: Four-week summer program for all incoming 9th graders

Other Features: College Trips, Community Service Expected, Extended Day, Internships Available, Online Grading System, Orientation, Saturday Programs, Student Parent Orientation, Summer Bridge, Summer Internships, Summer Session

School Features:

  • Guidance Counselors, Social Workers, Bilingual Guidance Counselors

Upcoming Events

AP Courses, Languages, Sports, Art
AP Courses
Algebra II (Advanced Math), AP African American Studies, AP Biology, AP Calculus AB, AP Computer Science Principles, AP English Language and Composition, AP English Literature and Composition, AP Environmental Science, AP European History, AP Pre-Calculus, AP Psychology, AP Seminar, AP Spanish Language and Culture, AP Statistics, AP United States History, Chemistry (Advanced Science), Econ/Gov (College Course [Credited]), Other (College Course [Credited]), World Languages (Advanced World Languages)
Languages Offered
Spanish
Boys PSAL Sports
Basketball, Cross Country, Handball, Outdoor Track
Girls PSAL Sports
Basketball, Cross Country, Flag Football, Outdoor Track, Softball, Tennis
PSAL Website
View PSAL schedule, standings, & history
Other Sports
Dance, Fitness, Running, Soccer, Step, Table Tennis, Yoga
Clubs
Art Club, Atlantic Theater Company, Big Brother Big Sister, Board Game Club, Book Clubs, Chess, Cooking Club, Debate Club, December Fest/MADfest (Music Art Dance), Discussion and Support Group, EuroChallenge, Exploring Careers, Federal Reserve Challenge, Financial Women's Association, Futures & Options, Global Glimpse, Green Team Environmental Sustainability Club, Investment Club, KMPG Mentoring Program, La Familia, Liberty Partnership Program, LitMag (Literary Magazine), Mindfulness Club, Model United Nations, Muslim Club, NAF Academy of Finance, National Honor Society, Panther Prophet (School Newspaper), Ping Pong Club, Pride Club (LGBTQIA+), Rock the Wall Street, Sister Zone, Soccer Club, Student Government, Students Demand Action, Theater Art and Dance (TADA), Trinity Commons, Weightlifting Club, Wendy Wasserstein Open Door Scholars, Write On, Yearbook, Young Professionals Mentoring Program (YPMP)
Art Disciplines
Dance, Theatre
Art Performances
Artwork Exibits (5 per year), Theatre Performances (1 per year)
Survey Summary & Data (2023-24)
Student Responses
Academic Rigor 
  75.71%
Academic Engagement 
  67.38%
Safety 
  79.63%
Bully Prevention 
  70.00%
Inclusivity 
  87.90%
Mental Support 
  65.11%
Environment 
  66.50%
Post-School Support 
  80.67%
Teacher Responses
Academic Rigor 
  77.40%
School Satisfaction 
  84.25%
Student Behavior 
  68.13%
Student Support 
  88.52%
School Leadership 
  80.08%
Instructional Clarity 
  75.00%
Instructional Development 
  85.45%
Post-School Support 
  96.20%
Family Responses
Education 
  95.00%
Teacher Support 
  85.43%
Safety 
  95.00%
School Community 
  78.44%
School Leadership 
  92.38%
Post-School Support 
  97.00%
IEP Support 
  100.00%

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. %
  91.00%
Avg. CC Regents Score
  65
Avg. Non-CC Regents Score
  61
College Aptitude
CCPC Index
  61.70%
Avg. SAT Math Score
  477
Avg. SAT Read/Write Score
  472
Postsecondary
2-Year College 27.40%
4-Year College 56.80%
Vocational Program 1.30%
Unknown 14.50%

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 (2023-24)
Student Population:
Male 56.40%
Female 43.60%
English Language Learners:
  2.70%
Students with Disabilities:
  14.30%
Economic Need Index: 
  77.00%
Student Ethnicity:
Asian 20.20%
Black 18.50%
Hispanic 50.70%
White 8.70%
Other 1.90%
Teacher Ethnicity:
Asian 12.80%
Hispanic 10.60%
White 59.60%
Other 17.00%

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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