Frank McCourt High School (03M417) 
145 West 84 Street, Manhattan, NY 10024, Manhattan
Phone: 212-362-2015
Email: ms.austen@fmhsnyc.org
Hours: 8:30am - 3:15pm
Principal: Danielle Salzberg
School Website: https://www.fmhsnyc.org
NYCDOE Website: https://www.myschools.nyc/en/schools/high-school/03M417/
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Subway: 1 to 86th St; B, C to 81st St - Museum of Natural History
Bus: BxM2, M10, M104, M11, M5, M7, M79-SBS, M86-SBS
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Program Details
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.
- Average Course Grades - 20%
- Interview/Online Form - 80%
- (Group 1) New York City residents
- 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.
Student & Admissions Statistics
DIA seats:
SWD applicants/seats:
DIA seats:
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
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.
Other Features: 10th Grade Seats Available, College Trips, Community Service Expected, Diversity in Admissions, Extended Day Program, Health Center, Internship Expected, Online Grading System, Orientation, Program(s) with 2 SWD Applicants Per Seat, Program(s) with 3+ GE Applicants Per Seat
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
November 13, 2024 @ 5:00 pm Open House 
AP Courses, Languages, Sports, Art
Survey Summary & Data (2023-24)
Note: Yellow bars indicate city-wide averages for the associated category
Academic Summary & Data (2022-23)
4-Year College 61.70%
Unknown 24.70%
School Demographics (2023-24)
Female 56.20%
Black 13.80%
Hispanic 47.50%
White 28.80%
Other 3.30%
Hispanic 19.40%
White 58.10%
Other 6.40%
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