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
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)
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.
10th Grade seats available
- 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
School Student & Admissions Statistics
Total Offers
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 (2023-24)
Note: Yellow bars indicate city-wide averages for the associated category
Academic Summary & Data (2023-24)
4-Year College 67.40%
Unknown 29.30%
School Demographics (2023-24)
Female 56.20%
Black 13.80%
Hispanic 47.50%
White 28.80%
Other 3.30%
Hispanic 21.20%
White 57.60%
Other 6.00%
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
IEP Statistics (2023-24)
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)
| Program | Fully Receiving | Partially Receiving | Not Receiving |
| Integrated Co-Teaching Services | 67 (94%) | <=5 (?) | <=5 (?) |
| SETSS | 6 (86%) | <=5 (?) | <=5 (?) |
| Special Class | 0 (0%) | <=5 (100%) | 0 (0%) |
| Service | Fully Receiving | Partially Receiving | Not Receiving |
| Counseling Services | 44 (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%) |
| Transportation | Number Receiving |
| Curb to School | <=5 (100%) |
| Stop to School | 0 (0%) |
| Unassigned | 0 (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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