High School of Fashion Industries, The (02M600)

225 West 24 Street, Manhattan, NY 10011, Manhattan
Phone: 212-255-1235
Hours: 8:10am - 3:40pm
School Website: https://hsfi.nyc
NYCDOE Website: https://www.myschools.nyc/en/schools/high-school/02M600/
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School Leader: Daryl Blank (dblank@schools.nyc.gov)
Parent Coordinator: Crystal Pita (cpita@schools.nyc.gov)
Parent Coordinator: Danielle Silva (dsilva3@schools.nyc.gov)
Respect for All Liaison: Giovanni Raschilla (graschi@schools.nyc.gov)
Sexual Harassment Prevention Liaison: Giovanni Raschilla (graschi@schools.nyc.gov)
504 Coordinator: Eugene Harding (ehardin@schools.nyc.gov)
504 Coordinator: Brienne Mcguinness-Maur (bmcguinness3@schools.nyc.gov)
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Overview
AI Summary
The High School of Fashion Industries (HSFI) is a specialized Career and Technical Education (CTE) school offering rigorous academics combined with cutting-edge course offerings in Fashion Design, Business, Software Design, Illustration, Graphics, and Photography. Students can pursue CTE programs and a comprehensive set of college-level classes, including numerous Advanced Placement [more]
Academic Score
  62.08%  (ranked #110 out of 419 schools)
Survey Score
  80.45%  (ranked #193 out of 454 schools)
About & Events

High School for Fashion Industries (HSFI) has it all-rigorous academic classes; cutting-edge programs in Fashion Design, Business, Software Design, Illustration, Graphics, and Photography; and a multi-million-dollar school-based health center where students receive free medical and dental care. HSFI excels at guiding students through the college application and financial aid process [more]

Reports: School Budget | PTA Financials | Room Utilization

Teachers with more than 3 years of experience: 78%

Academic Highlights: Career Readiness & Modern Youth Apprenticeship (CRMYA) School, HSFI has a full menu of rigorous academic classes that include Advanced Placement (AP), Chemistry, Physics, Calculus, Coding, and CUNY College Now with Baruch, City College, Hunter, and LaGuardia, along with study abroad in Florence, Italy. The HSFI community is committed to [more]

Other Features: 10th Grade Seats Available, Career and Technical Education (CTE), College Courses Offered, College Courses On Site, College Trips, Computer Science Coursework, CRMYA School, Expert College and Career Advisor On Staff, Financial Literacy Coursework, Free After School, Free After School Program, FutureReadyNYC School, Health Center, Internships, Online Grading System, Paid Apprenticeships, [more]

School Features:

  • CTE Endorsement
  • Audition Offered
  • Offers 10th Grade Seats
  • Guidance Counselors, Social Workers

Upcoming Events
None currently scheduled

AP Courses, Languages, Sports, Art
AP Courses
Algebra II (Advanced Math), AP Art History, AP Biology, AP Calculus AB, AP Computer Science Principles, AP English Literature and Composition, AP Pre-Calculus, AP United States Government and Politics, AP United States History, AP World History: Modern [more]
Course List
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Languages Offered
Spanish
Diploma Endorsements
Arts, CTE, Math
Boys PSAL Sports
Badminton, Basketball, Bowling, Volleyball
Girls PSAL Sports
Badminton, Basketball, Bowling, Cross Country, Indoor Track, Outdoor Track, Soccer, Softball, Swimming, Volleyball, Wrestling
Co-ed PSAL Sports
Stunt
PSAL Team
HS Fashion Industries
Other Sports
Soccer, Step, Track, Yoga
Clubs
Animal Welfare Club, Anti-Prom Club, Art Gallery Club, Asian Culture Club, B & L Empowerment Club, Band Club, Caribbean Student Assoc. Club, Character Design Club, Christian Club, Creative Writing Club [more]
Art Courses
Art History, Design and Applied Arts, Digital Media Arts, Traditional and Studio Art
Arts Summary
We provide a four-year program in art that explores fine art techniques along with art history and the application of these skills in various art-related industries. Our students study the business of the arts and learn both digital and darkroom photography techniques. Students create portfolios over their four-year experience and [more]
Programs & Offers
Software Development(M68A)

The Software Development program at the High School of Fashion Industries is our only STEM-focused major that exposes students to industry-level computer science, programming, and software development curriculum. Students in this major will learn various coding languages, develop the skills to create software and have opportunities to engage with industry professionals through the Work Based Learning internship and Apprenticeship programs. pending

Method:
Requirement:
Ed. Opt. programs admit students across all academic levels. Students are grouped into Low, Middle, and High categories based on a composite of their academic data. One-third of offers are made to students in each category.
Priority:
  • (Group 1) New York City residents

Applicant Analysis
2024-252023-24
GE applicants/seats:22 / 54 (0.41)0 / 0 (0.00)
SWD applicants/seats:7 / 16 (0.44)0 / 0 (0.00)
Rank Avg: 6.26
Offers
Estimated Cutoffs
  GE:All accepted
  SWD:All accepted
Offer Prediction:
Art, Photography, and Graphic Design(M68J)
Visual Art & Design

This program exposes students to computer graphics, painting, digital and black and white photography, illustration, graphic design and video production. Students are prepared for internships and the skills needed for completing a college admissions portfolio. There is a photography lab on school premises. Students collaborate with professional artists, exhibit their work at museums and attend workshops at FIT, Parsons, Copper Union, PRATT, School of Visual Arts, and New York City Tech.

10th Grade seats available

Method:
Requirement:
Students are ranked by the school based on their auditions. Offers are made in priority group and rank order.
Priority:
  • (Group 1) New York City residents

Applicant Analysis
2024-252023-24
GE applicants/seats:193 / 175 (1.10)304 / 231 (1.32)
SWD applicants/seats:37 / 50 (0.74)72 / 64 (1.13)
Rank Avg: 5.674.97
OffersOffers - Waitlist
Fashion Design and Accessories(M68L)
Visual Art & Design

A comprehensive course of study where students are offered hands-on instruction in the process, skills, and language of Fashion Design and Accessories from concept through production. Students collaborate with industry partners who help guide them. Classes in the program include Beginner & Advanced Fashion Illustration, Beginner & Advanced Garment Construction, Draping, Pattern Making, Accessories Design & Portfolio Development. Students will be able to produce a college admission portfolio.

10th Grade seats available

Method:
Requirement:
Students are ranked by the school based on their auditions. Offers are made in priority group and rank order.
Priority:
  • (Group 1) New York City residents

Applicant Analysis
2024-252023-24
GE applicants/seats:156 / 85 (1.84)225 / 86 (2.62)
SWD applicants/seats:45 / 25 (1.80)47 / 24 (1.96)
Rank Avg: 4.424.37
OffersOffers - Waitlist
Business Marketing and Visual Merchandising(M68M)
Business

This program is designed to develop student skills in visual display, store planning, marketing and software development with a focus on computer science and web application. Classes include: Foundations of Art, Design and Business, Color Theory and Aesthetics, Introduction to Business Marketing, Introduction to Visual Merchandising, Beginner & Advanced Computer Applications, AP Computer Science, Financial literacy, Communication and Public Presentation, Business Marketing Tools, Techniques, & Lab, Window Display and Exhibition Design, Fashion Buying & Marketing, Virtual Enterprise, and Entrepreneurship.

10th Grade seats available

Method:
Requirement:
Students are ranked by the school based on their auditions. Offers are made in priority group and rank order.
Priority:
  • (Group 1) New York City residents

Applicant Analysis
2024-252023-24
GE applicants/seats:50 / 54 (0.93)142 / 55 (2.58)
SWD applicants/seats:17 / 16 (1.06)35 / 15 (2.33)
Rank Avg: 5.814.83
OffersOffers - Waitlist
75M751 D75 Inclusion Program at High School of Fashion Industries, The(M68U)
D75 Inclusion Program, D75 Inclusion Program

Method:
Priority:
  • (Group 1) Students currently in or recommended for District 75 Special Education Inclusive Services

Applicant Analysis
2024-252023-24
GE applicants/seats:1 / 1 (1.00)0 / 0 (0.00)
SWD applicants/seats:1 / 1 (1.00)2 / 0 (0.00)
Rank Avg:
OffersWaitlist
School Student & Admissions Statistics
School Year
2024-25
2023-24
2022-23
Total Students Across All Grades
1,446
1,518
1,606
    Grade 12 Students
332
359
332
    Grade 11 Students
330
303
438
    Grade 10 Students
388
464
432
    Grade 9 Students
396
392
404
Avg. Class Size
22.9
22.3
27.2
Pupil-Teacher Ratio
14.4
14.6
14.9
Safety Comp. / Susp. / NYPD
18 / 50 / 35
19 / 28 / 71
27 / 11 / 27
Attendance %
89%
89%
Graduation %
94%
91%
College %
65%
71%
Total Applicants / Seats
Total Offers
1,771 (506) / 477
458
2,046 (720) / 475
395
2,078 (799) / 477
359

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 91% responded
Academic Rigor 
  73.83%
Academic Engagement 
  64.64%
Safety 
  72.00%
Bully Prevention 
  68.63%
Inclusivity 
  83.55%
Mental Support 
  73.75%
Environment 
  63.86%
Post-School Support 
  77.30%
Teacher Responses 81% responded
Academic Rigor 
  80.50%
School Satisfaction 
  84.00%
Student Behavior 
  70.22%
Student Support 
  93.47%
School Leadership 
  88.47%
Instructional Clarity 
  86.80%
Instructional Development 
  86.78%
Post-School Support 
  97.17%
Family Responses 32% responded
Education 
  92.00%
Teacher Support 
  85.33%
Safety 
  85.67%
School Community 
  64.13%
School Leadership 
  87.40%
Post-School Support 
  90.50%
IEP Support 
  91.00%

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. %
  94.90%
CC Regents
  65
Non-CC Regents
  61
Impact Score
  0.61
Performance Score
  0.63
College Aptitude
CCR
  56.00%
SAT Math
  422
SAT R/W
  461
Postsecondary
2-Year College 22.10%
4-Year College 48.00%
Other Postsecondary 1.30%
Unknown 28.60%

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 12.40%
Female 87.60%
English Language Learners:
  1.90%
Students with Disabilities:
  18.10%
Economic Need Index: 
  78.70%
Student Ethnicity:
Asian 4.00%
Black 28.70%
Hispanic 59.30%
White 5.30%
Other 2.70%
Teacher Ethnicity:
Asian 10.10%
Black 11.00%
Hispanic 13.80%
White 61.50%
Other 3.60%

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
  18.20%
Students with SETSS
  0.50%
Students with ICT
  10.30%
Students with SC
  2.20%
Has all programs
  97.00%
Has some programs
  3.00%
Has no programs
  0.00%
Has all services
  99.00%
IEP Student Performance
Regents English
  73
Regents Gl. Hist.
  62
Regents US Hist.
  59
Regents Algebra I
  58
Regents Living Env.
  56
4-Year Grad. Rate
  90.5
IEP Movement
Needs Improvement
IEP Support 
  91.00%

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 Services199 (95%)>5 (?)<=5 (?)
SETSS<=5 (100%)0 (0%)0 (0%)
Special Class31 (91%)<=5 (?)<=5 (?)
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 Therapy>5 (92%)N/A (N/A)<=5 (8%)
Physical Therapy<=5 (100%)N/A (N/A)0 (0%)
Speech-Language Therapy>5 (99%)N/A (N/A)<=5 (1%)
Vision Education Services<=5 (100%)N/A (N/A)0 (0%)
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)
Regents English
  73
Regents Gl. Hist.
  64
Regents US Hist.
  60
Regents Algebra I
  63
Regents Living Env.
  58
4-Year Grad. Rate
  90.9
ELL Progress
  54

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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