Frank McCourt High School (03M417)

145 West 84 Street, Manhattan, NY 10024, Manhattan
Phone: 212-362-2015
Hours: 8:30am - 3:15pm
School Website: https://www.fmhsnyc.org
NYCDOE Website: https://www.myschools.nyc/en/schools/high-school/03M417/
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School Leader: Danielle Salzberg (dsalzbe2@schools.nyc.gov)
Parent Coordinator: Caren Austen (causten@schools.nyc.gov)
Respect for All Liaison: Kristie Monegro (kmonegro@schools.nyc.gov)
Sexual Harassment Prevention Liaison: Kristie Monegro (kmonegro@schools.nyc.gov)
504 Coordinator: Lauren Evar (levar@schools.nyc.gov)
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About

Frank McCourt High School graduates are prepared for rigorous post high school academics and employment. Students develop mastery in 8 key 21st century skills valued in college and in career including collaboration, innovation, and research. Students are expected to problem-solve in teams and revise their work to demonstrate improvement in their skills. FMHS student Advisory groups meet daily and support student social emotional development as well as encourage community engagement in school and through service. Alumni transition easily to 4-year college and university programs after earning special high school diplomas with distinction.

Reports: School Budget | PTA Financials | Room Utilization

Teachers with more than 3 years of experience: 72%

Academic Highlights: Each course has a performance task to be completed at the end of the course, All students participate in a 4 year Advisory course sequence, Advanced Placement Courses Available

Other Features: College Courses On Site, College Trips, Community Service Expected, Computer Science Coursework, Expert College and Career Advisor On Staff, Financial Literacy Coursework, Health Center, Internships, LYFE (Living For The Young Family Through Education), 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

AP Courses, Languages, Sports, Art
AP Courses
Algebra II (Advanced Math), AP Research, Calculus (Advanced Math), Chemistry (Advanced Science), Comp Sci/Math Tech (College Course [Credited]), ELA (College Course [Credited]), ELA (College Course [Uncredited]), Math (College Course [Credited]), Physics (Advanced Science), Science (College Course [Credited]), Science (College Course [Uncredited]), Social Studies (College Course [Credited]), World Languages (Advanced World Languages)
Boys PSAL Sports
Baseball, Basketball, Bowling, Soccer, Volleyball
Girls PSAL Sports
Basketball, Bowling, Soccer, Softball, Tennis, Volleyball
PSAL Team
Louis Brandeis
This school is part of a PSAL team comprised of the following schools:
Frank McCourt High School (03M417)
Global Learning Collaborative, The (03M403)
Urban Assembly School for Green Careers, The (03M402)
Other Sports
Fitness, Running
Clubs
Art Club, Asian Culture Club, Black Student Union, Debate Club, Finance Club, FMHS Literary Magazine Club, Game Club, Girls, Inc., Jewish Heritage Club, Key Club, Latinx Heritage Club, Music Club, Poetry Club, Robotics, Science Research Club, Student Government
Art
FMHS provides an introduction to visual arts curriculum to all students in 9th and 10th grade. In addition, we provide theater, dance, music and visual art extra curricular activities based on student interest and in partnership with local and community-based organizations.
Program Details
Frank McCourt High School(A21A)
Project-Based Learning

Our school is a member of the Mastery Collaborative and committed to using cooperative groups to teach students skills and content. We focus on developing college and career readiness skills. For more information about how to complete this program's application requirements, please contact the school directly.

10th Grade seats available

Method:
Screened With Assessment
  • Average Course Grades - 20%
  • Interview/Online Form - 80%
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:313 / 94 (3.33)381 / 94 (4.05)
  DIA seats: 6262
SWD applicants/seats:32 / 26 (1.23)49 / 26 (1.88)
  DIA seats: 17?
Rank Avg: 6.58
OffersOffers - Waitlist
School Student & Admissions Statistics
School Year
2024-25
2023-24
2022-23
Total Students Across All Grades
410
427
421
    Grade 12 Students
97
101
92
    Grade 11 Students
105
98
105
    Grade 10 Students
103
111
108
    Grade 9 Students
105
117
116
Avg. Class Size
23.0
23.9
23.0
Pupil-Teacher Ratio
13.3
13.2
14.0
Safety Comp. / Susp. / NYPD
<5 / 0 / 1
7 / 0 / 0
<5 / 0 / 0
Attendance %
90%
90%
Graduation %
100%
95%
College %
75%
82%
Total Applicants / Seats
Total Offers
1,253 (345) / 120
170
1,328 (429) / 120
168
Survey Summary & Data (2024-25)
Student Responses 78% responded
Academic Rigor 
  66.50%
Academic Engagement 
  59.82%
Safety 
  82.63%
Bully Prevention 
  72.50%
Inclusivity 
  83.64%
Mental Support 
  69.00%
Environment 
  63.93%
Post-School Support 
  70.60%
Teacher Responses 94% responded
Academic Rigor 
  84.50%
School Satisfaction 
  85.25%
Student Behavior 
  61.44%
Student Support 
  90.80%
School Leadership 
  91.20%
Instructional Clarity 
  85.40%
Instructional Development 
  90.94%
Post-School Support 
  96.67%
Family Responses 27% responded
Education 
  78.13%
Teacher Support 
  71.50%
Safety 
  76.00%
School Community 
  60.63%
School Leadership 
  71.30%
Post-School Support 
  78.00%
IEP Support 
  76.00%

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 (2023-24)
Academic Proficiency
4-Year Grad. %
  100.00%
CC Regents
  67
Non-CC Regents
  71
Impact Score
  0.44
Performance Score
  0.59
College Aptitude
CCR
  65.90%
SAT Math
  493
SAT R/W
  530
Postsecondary
2-Year College 3.30%
4-Year College 67.40%
Unknown 29.30%

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 44.60%
Female 55.40%
English Language Learners:
  2.20%
Students with Disabilities:
  22.70%
Economic Need Index: 
  67.00%
Student Ethnicity:
Asian 4.90%
Black 16.80%
Hispanic 51.20%
White 23.40%
Other 3.70%
Teacher Ethnicity:
Black 15.20%
Hispanic 21.20%
White 57.60%
Other 6.00%
IEP Statistics (2023-24)
IEP Services
Students with IEPs
  23.70%
Students with SETSS
  3.30%
Students with ICT
  13.60%
Students with SC
  0.20%
Has all programs
  67.00%
Has some programs
  17.00%
Has no programs
  15.00%
Has all services
  96.00%
IEP Student Performance
Regents English
  69
Regents Gl. Hist.
  64
Regents US Hist.
  63
Regents Algebra I
  54
Regents Living Env.
  61
4-Year Grad. Rate
  100
IEP Movement
Needs Improvement
IEP Support 
  76.00%
Special Education Programs & Services (2024-25)
ProgramFully ReceivingPartially ReceivingNot Receiving
Integrated Co-Teaching Services67 (94%)<=5 (?)<=5 (?)
SETSS6 (86%)<=5 (?)<=5 (?)
Special Class0 (0%)<=5 (100%)0 (0%)
ServiceFully ReceivingPartially ReceivingNot Receiving
Counseling Services44 (100%)N/A (N/A)0 (0%)
Occupational Therapy<=5 (40%)N/A (N/A)<=5 (60%)
Physical Therapy<=5 (100%)N/A (N/A)0 (0%)
Speech-Language Therapy>5 (92%)N/A (N/A)<=5 (8%)
TransportationNumber Receiving
Curb to School<=5 (100%)
Stop to School0 (0%)
Unassigned0 (0%)

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

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