Young Women's Leadership School of Manhattan (TYWLS) (03M610) 
140 West 102 Street, New York, NY 10025, New York
Phone: 212-289-7593
Hours: 8:40am - 3:06pm
School Website: https://www.tywls.org
NYCDOE Website: https://www.myschools.nyc/en/schools/high-school/03M610/
Quality Snapshot: View snapshot
School Leader: Colleen Mcgeehan (cmcgeehan@schools.nyc.gov)
Parent Coordinator: Nelly Lopez Alvear (nlopezalvear@schools.nyc.gov)
Respect for All Liaison: Leidy Ferreras (lferreras3@schools.nyc.gov)
Sexual Harassment Prevention Liaison: Carlos Lora (clora2@schools.nyc.gov)
504 Coordinator: Alexa Allen (aallen15@schools.nyc.gov)
504 Coordinator: Medina Del Castillo (mdelcastillo@schools.nyc.gov)
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About
TYWLS Manhattan was the very first school in a groundbreaking network of all-girls college prep public schools. Our model, replicated in the five boroughs and beyond, focuses on the "whole girl". We strive to instill in our students a positive self-image, a sense of community responsibility, effective communication skills, and leadership habits. This approach equips students to not only excel academically but also to embrace productive struggle as a springboard for growth, building the confidence to thrive in college and beyond. TYWLS students graduate from college at a rate 4 times higher than their peers and go on to successful careers in a variety of fields. Our graduates frequently win prestigious full-tuition scholarships like Questbridge and Posse. Additionally, nearly all students are considered "College Ready" in English and Math by their junior year. TYWLS school culture supports this rigorous learning through Advisory, restorative justice and equity teams, after-school tutoring, and active parent partnerships. A faculty deep in experienced educators dedicated to the school and to refining their teaching methods keeps learning engaging, while a variety of clubs and activities offer opportunities for kids to engage with the outside world and their passion projects. Partnerships with organizations like the Student Leadership Network and CollegeBound Initiative provide access to professional networks, leadership training, and a dedicated in-house CBI college counselor who guides students through the application process. Our school was re-sited to West 102nd Street due to increased enrollment, reflecting our growth and unwavering commitment to empowering young women and providing a community that ignites girls' potential to become leaders who change the world.
Reports: School Budget | PTA Financials | Room Utilization
Teachers with more than 3 years of experience: 66%
Academic Highlights: College Now Courses Available, Language Courses Available, CLEP available
Other Features: College Courses Offered, College Trips, Expert College and Career Advisor On Staff, Financial Literacy Coursework, Free After School Program, Health Center, Internships, LYFE (Living For The Young Family Through Education), Online Grading System, Program(s) with 1 GE Applicant Per Seat, Program(s) with 1 SWD Applicant Per Seat, Uniform
School Features:
Female Only School
Guidance Counselors, Social Workers
Upcoming Events
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AP Courses, Languages, Sports, Art
Programs
Science & Math
TYWLS offers an academically rigorous college-prep program to all our students including opportunities to take higher level math and science classes and a range of AP courses. All students participate in a robust college advising program, The College Bound Initiative, beginning in the 9th grade.
- (Group 1) Continuing 8th graders
- (Group 2) New York City residents
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 (2024-25)
Note: Yellow bars indicate city-wide averages for the associated category
Academic Summary & Data (2023-24)
4-Year College 60.70%
Unknown 15.20%
School Demographics (2024-25)
Black 33.80%
Hispanic 53.20%
White 4.70%
Other 3.30%
Hispanic 27.80%
White 47.20%
Other 8.30%
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 | 63 (94%) | <=5 (?) | <=5 (?) |
| SETSS | 16 (100%) | 0 (0%) | 0 (0%) |
| Special Class | <=5 (?) | <=5 (?) | 0 (0%) |
| Service | Fully Receiving | Partially Receiving | Not Receiving |
| Counseling Services | >5 (96%) | N/A (N/A) | <=5 (4%) |
| Occupational Therapy | 0 (0%) | N/A (N/A) | 9 (100%) |
| Physical Therapy | <=5 (100%) | N/A (N/A) | 0 (0%) |
| Speech-Language Therapy | 48 (100%) | N/A (N/A) | 0 (0%) |
| Transportation | Number Receiving |
| Curb to School | 28 (93%) |
| 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
