Maxine Greene High School for Imaginative Inquiry, The (03M299) 
122 Amsterdam Avenue, Manhattan, NY 10023, Manhattan
Phone: 212-799-4064
Email: mfelicier@schools.nyc.gov
Hours: 8:17am - 2:34pm
Principal: Stephen Noonan
School Website: https://www.mghs.nyc
NYCDOE Website: https://www.myschools.nyc/en/schools/high-school/03M299/
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Subway: 1 to 66th St-Lincoln Center; 2, 3 to 72nd St; A, B, C, D to 59th St-Columbus Circle
Bus: BxM2, M10, M104, M11, M12, M20, M31, M5, M57, M66, M7, M72
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Program Details
Humanities & Interdisciplinary
At MGHS we believe that: Our school is a place of possibility with an atmosphere of excellence; Our students are prepared for higher education, entrance into the work force, and community involvement; A small, nurturing school environment allows students to be known as individuals; Partnerships with outside organizations, agencies, colleges and universities bring enrichment to the curricula and instructional programs in the school.
- (Group 1) New York City residents
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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
The Maxine Greene High School for Imaginative Inquiry (MGHS) is a learning community in which deep engagement with works of art enhances the imaginative capacity of all students. In partnership with The Maxine Greene Institute our teachers work with the Institute's Teaching Artists to explore Imaginative Inquiry across the curriculum. Through our Restorative Practices, we work to foster the sense of self-worth, empathy, and agency necessary for students to become participatory citizens who will create a more just, humane, and vibrant world.
Academic Highlights: Summer internship programs are available with Columbia University along with summer youth job opportunities through our SYEP Career Ready program., Tuition-free courses are offered through CUNY College Now which partners with various schools including John Jay and BMCC in addition to Baruch College. C, Specific aesthetic inquiry/art units of study are planned and taught with teaching artists from the Maxine Greene Institute., Arts and aesthetic inquiry-based instruction are integrated across all subject curriculums.
Other Features: 10th Grade Seats Available, College Trips, Extended Day Program, Health Center, Online Grading System, Orientation, Summer Orientation, Uniform, Weekend Programs
School Features:
Offers 10th Grade Seats
School whose primary location is co-located with another school
Guidance Counselors, Social Workers, Bilingual Social Workers
AP Courses, Languages, Sports, Art
Survey Summary & Data (2023-24)
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Academic Summary & Data (2022-23)
4-Year College 24.60%
Unknown 70.80%
School Demographics (2023-24)
Female 43.00%
Black 29.00%
Hispanic 58.10%
White 7.50%
Other 4.30%
White 42.90%
Other 21.40%
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