School of the Future High School (02M413)

127 East 22 Street, Manhattan, NY 10010, Manhattan
Phone: 212-475-8086
Hours: 8:50am - 3:27pm
School Website: https://www.sof.edu
NYCDOE Website: https://www.myschools.nyc/en/schools/high-school/02M413/
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School Leader: Stacy Goldstein (sgoldst5@schools.nyc.gov)
Parent Coordinator: Jim Chin (jchin22@schools.nyc.gov)
Parent Coordinator: Lisa Mathew (lmathew4@schools.nyc.gov)
Respect for All Liaison: Rebecca Sorenson (rsorenson@schools.nyc.gov)
Sexual Harassment Prevention Liaison: Felix Shen (fshen@schools.nyc.gov)
504 Coordinator: Rebecca Sorenson (rsorenson@schools.nyc.gov)
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About

The School of the Future is a student-centered and challenging school with the goal of preparing all graduates to enter the college or profession of their choice. Our students learn to think critically and solve problems in a supportive environment. We challenge our students to exceed the expectations set by the New York State Board of Regents by preparing them for research-based exhibition presentations in order to graduate.

Reports: School Budget | PTA Financials | Room Utilization

Teachers with more than 3 years of experience: 78%

Academic Highlights: Advanced Courses Offered, Performance-Based Assessment Tasks (PBATs), Language Courses Available

Other Features: 10th Grade Seats Available, College Trips, Computer Science Coursework, Internships Available, Online Grading System, Student Parent Orientation, Summer Orientation

School Features:

  • Performance Assessment School, which base graduation requirements on the successful completion of performance assessments in major subject areas in lieu of one or more Regents exams
  • 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 Art History, AP Biology, AP Computer Science Principles, AP English Language and Composition, AP English Literature and Composition, AP Environmental Science, AP Psychology, AP Spanish Language and Culture, AP World History: Modern, Calculus (CPCC), Chemistry (Advanced Science), Econ/Gov (College Course [Uncredited]), ELA (CPCC), Math (College Course [Uncredited]), Math (CPCC), Physics (Advanced Science), Science (CPCC), US History (CPCC), World Languages (Advanced World Languages)
Languages Offered
Spanish
Diploma Endorsements
Arts, Science
Boys PSAL Sports
Baseball, Basketball, Soccer, Volleyball
Girls PSAL Sports
Badminton, Basketball, Handball, Soccer, Softball, Volleyball
PSAL Team
School Of The Future
Clubs
Anime, Anime Club, Asian Culture Club, ASL Club, Black Student Union, Book Club, Chorus, Current Events Collaborative, Dance Team, Debate Team, Fencing, Glamour Gals, Green Team, Jewish Student Union, Key Club, Mental Health Club, Model UN, Muslim Student Union, Newspaper Club, Poetry Club, Robotics, Student Leadership, The Gender and Sexuality Club
Art
School of the Future High School has expanded over the last few years to include a full-time visual arts teacher, a full-time drama teacher, and a full-time music teacher. We also added a full-time digital arts media teacher and woodshop teacher. Students in both the middle and high school receive arts instruction two to four times per week throughout the school year. Our ninth through twelfth grade students choose their electives, and the middle school students have assigned arts classes.
Programs
School of the Future(M83A)
Humanities & Interdisciplinary

This program requires students to complete an assignment as part of admissions. Soon, you will be able to upload your completed assignment through MySchools. Learn more at https://www.schools.nyc.gov/AssessmentHS/

10th Grade seats available

Method:
Requirement:
Students are admitted based on a school-based assessment, and in some cases also their course grades.
Priority:
  • (Group 1) Continuing 8th graders
  • (Group 2) 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:427 / 85 (5.02)698 / 85 (8.21)
  DIA seats: 5656
SWD applicants/seats:58 / 23 (2.52)85 / 23 (3.70)
  DIA seats: 15?
Rank Avg: 7.19
OffersOffers - Waitlist
School Student & Admissions Statistics
School Year
2024-25
2023-24
2022-23
Total Students Across All Grades
418
432
441
    Grade 12 Students
105
111
102
    Grade 11 Students
95
108
115
    Grade 10 Students
104
103
113
    Grade 9 Students
114
110
111
Avg. Class Size
23.5
26.1
25.1
Pupil-Teacher Ratio
14.2
14.4
14.8
Safety Comp. / Susp. / NYPD
0 / 0 / 2
0 / 111 / 8
0 / 79 / 12
Attendance %
92%
93%
Graduation %
97%
97%
College %
82%
77%
Total Applicants / Seats
Total Offers
1,741 (485) / 108
152
2,165 (776) / 108
137

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 (2024-25)
Student Responses 80% responded
Academic Rigor 
  72.17%
Academic Engagement 
  62.45%
Safety 
  78.38%
Bully Prevention 
  65.38%
Inclusivity 
  79.09%
Mental Support 
  68.00%
Environment 
  62.14%
Post-School Support 
  63.83%
Teacher Responses 76% responded
Academic Rigor 
  83.00%
School Satisfaction 
  85.50%
Student Behavior 
  72.33%
Student Support 
  89.53%
School Leadership 
  89.53%
Instructional Clarity 
  86.40%
Instructional Development 
  83.83%
Post-School Support 
  88.33%
Family Responses 31% responded
Education 
  92.00%
Teacher Support 
  81.50%
Safety 
  81.67%
School Community 
  61.75%
School Leadership 
  80.60%
Post-School Support 
  86.00%
IEP Support 
  89.67%

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. %
  98.20%
CC Regents
  84
Impact Score
  0.67
Performance Score
  0.74
College Aptitude
CCR
  72.80%
SAT Math
  511
SAT R/W
  535
Postsecondary
2-Year College 4.90%
4-Year College 72.50%
Unknown 22.60%

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 53.35%
Female 46.55%
Other 0.10%
English Language Learners:
  3.10%
Students with Disabilities:
  26.00%
Economic Need Index: 
  52.40%
Student Ethnicity:
Asian 14.90%
Black 14.10%
Hispanic 26.90%
White 38.00%
Other 6.10%
Teacher Ethnicity:
Black 13.50%
Hispanic 13.50%
White 71.20%
Other 1.80%

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)
IEP Services
Students with IEPs
  24.30%
Students with SETSS
  0.50%
Students with ICT
  15.50%
Students with SC
  0.50%
Has all programs
  95.00%
Has all services
  98.00%
IEP Student Performance
Regents English
  80
4-Year Grad. Rate
  93.3
IEP Movement
Needs Improvement
IEP Support 
  89.67%

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)
ProgramFully ReceivingPartially ReceivingNot Receiving
Integrated Co-Teaching Services166 (100%)0 (0%)0 (0%)
SETSS<=5 (100%)0 (0%)0 (0%)
Special Class0 (0%)<=5 (100%)0 (0%)
ServiceFully ReceivingPartially ReceivingNot Receiving
Counseling Services>5 (96%)N/A (N/A)<=5 (4%)
Hearing Education Services<=5 (100%)N/A (N/A)0 (0%)
Occupational Therapy24 (100%)N/A (N/A)0 (0%)
Physical Therapy<=5 (100%)N/A (N/A)0 (0%)
Speech-Language Therapy>5 (98%)N/A (N/A)<=5 (2%)
TransportationNumber Receiving
Curb to School17 (94%)
Stop to School<=5 (?)
Unassigned<=5 (?)

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

ELL Performance (2023-24)
ELL Progress
  42

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

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