High School for Media and Communications (06M463)

549 Audubon Avenue, Manhattan, NY 10040, Manhattan
Phone: 212-927-1841
Email: bgalvez@schools.nyc.gov
Hours: 8:10am - 2:31pm
Principal: Sofia Russo
School Website: https://www.mediahs.nyc/
NYCDOE Website: https://www.myschools.nyc/en/schools/high-school/06M463/
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Building Access Profile: View profile
Subway: 1 to 191st St; A to 190th St
Bus: Bx18A, Bx18B, Bx40, Bx42, Bx7, BxM1, M100, M101, M3, M4, M98
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About

Media is a strong community of learners where students graduate as empowered and responsible participants of society. Students develop 21st century skills through AP, film production, journalism and advisory courses. Our state-of-the-art television and recording studio is supported by our partnerships with Simon & Schuster, Film at Lincoln Center, MNN, and HITN. Students create multiple literary publications such as The Legacy Student Newspaper, Rise, Babel in the Heights and a Journal of fiction and non-fiction pieces. (Ask us for copies when you visit!) Our committed teachers see each student for who they are and are responsive to their needs. Ultimately, we develop lifelong learners who will prosper in college and future careers.

School Budget: View financial budget

Other Features: College Trips, Community School, Community Service Expected, Extended Day Program, Health Center, Internship Expected, Internships Available, Online Grading System, Orientation, Summer Bridge, Summer Internships, Summer Orientation, Weekend Programs

English Language Learner Programs: Transitional Bilingual Education: Spanish

School Features:

  • Offers 10th Grade Seats
  • School whose primary location is co-located with another school
  • Guidance Counselors, Social Workers, Bilingual Social Workers

AP Courses, Languages, Sports, Art
AP Courses
Algebra II (Advanced Math), AP English Language and Composition, AP English Literature and Composition, AP Spanish Language and Culture, AP Spanish Literature and Culture, AP United States History, Comp Sci/Math Tech (College Course [Uncredited]), ELA (College Course [Credited]), Math (College Course [Uncredited]), Physics (Advanced Science), Science (College Course [Credited]), Science (College Course [Uncredited]), Social Studies (College Course [Uncredited])
Languages Offered
Spanish
ELL Programs
Transitional Bilingual Education: Spanish
Boys PSAL Sports
Baseball, Basketball, Football, Indoor Track, Outdoor Track, Soccer, Swimming, Volleyball
Girls PSAL Sports
Basketball, Flag Football, Indoor Track, Outdoor Track, Soccer, Softball, Swimming, Volleyball
Clubs
Gender Sexuality Alliance (GSA)
Programs
Film and Television Production(M30A)
Film/Video

This program utilizes our state-of-the-art recording studio and exposes students to course work in Visual Storytelling, Advanced Broadcast Production, and Introduction to Post Production. Students create public service announcements, mini-documentaries, commercials and short films. Students are required to create a short silent film with Film at Lincoln Center and complete a certification program at Manhattan Neighborhood Network.

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) Manhattan students or residents
  • (Group 2) New York City residents
Publication and Design Academy(M30B)
Humanities & Interdisciplinary, Performing Arts/Visual Art & Design

This program exposes students to a variety of writing experiences through courses in journalism, creative writing and screenwriting. Students choose the genre of their interest and will have their pieces published in the school newspaper, Rise, Babel in the Heights, yearbook, and the school magazine of fiction and non-fiction. Students have opportunities to collaborate with and/or intern at publishing companies, including Simon & Schuster.

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) Manhattan students or residents
  • (Group 2) New York City residents
Student & Admissions Statistics
School Year
2023-24
2022-23
2021-22
Total Students Across All Grades
370
326
330
    Grade 12 Students
74
87
91
    Grade 11 Students
88
66
90
    Grade 10 Students
112
85
59
    Grade 9 Students
96
88
90
Avg. Class Size
21.4
21.1
Complaints / Suspensions
15 / 0
24 / 16
17 / 20
Attendance %
83%
90%
Graduation %
91%
90%
87%
College %
39%
33%
34%
Total Applicants / Seats
Total Offers
505 (61) / 150
0
383 (44) / 150
0
531 / 150
85
Film and Television Production (M30A)
GE applicants/seats:
SWD applicants/seats:
Estimated Cutoffs
  GE:
  SWD:
Offer Prediction:
22 / 94 (0.23)
13 / 26 (0.50)
Offers
All accepted
All accepted

26 / 94 (0.28)
6 / 26 (0.23)
Offers - Waitlist
40 / 93 (0.43)
13 / 27 (0.48)
Offers
Publication and Design Academy (M30B)
GE applicants/seats:
SWD applicants/seats:
Estimated Cutoffs
  GE:
  SWD:
Offer Prediction:
21 / 24 (0.88)
5 / 6 (0.83)
Offers
All accepted
All accepted

11 / 24 (0.46)
1 / 6 (0.17)
Offers - Waitlist
19 / 23 (0.83)
4 / 7 (0.57)
Offers
Survey Summary & Data (2023-24)
Student Responses
Academic Rigor 
  70.43%
Academic Engagement 
  66.62%
Safety 
  73.75%
Bully Prevention 
  69.00%
Inclusivity 
  85.60%
Mental Support 
  67.89%
Environment 
  70.88%
Post-School Support 
  73.22%
Teacher Responses
Academic Rigor 
  91.60%
School Satisfaction 
  91.83%
Student Behavior 
  80.75%
Student Support 
  95.90%
School Leadership 
  96.23%
Instructional Clarity 
  94.67%
Instructional Development 
  93.32%
Post-School Support 
  98.40%
Family Responses
Education 
  94.00%
Teacher Support 
  91.14%
Safety 
  96.33%
School Community 
  77.56%
School Leadership 
  95.38%
Post-School Support 
  94.00%
IEP Support 
  92.67%

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 (2022-23)
Academic Proficiency
4-Year Grad. %
  91.60%
CC Regents
  59
Non-CC Regents
  65
Impact Score
  0.46
Performance Score
  0.45
College Aptitude
CCPC Index
  47.00%
SAT Math
  381
SAT R/W
  409
Postsecondary
2-Year College 11.10%
4-Year College 27.70%
Other Postsecondary 4.40%
Unknown 56.80%

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 (2023-24)
Student Population:
Male 50.80%
Female 48.90%
Other 0.30%
English Language Learners:
  41.10%
Students with Disabilities:
  18.40%
Economic Need Index: 
  0.00%
Student Ethnicity:
Asian 1.10%
Black 10.00%
Hispanic 87.30%
White 0.80%
Other 0.80%
Teacher Ethnicity:
Hispanic 64.30%
White 17.90%
Other 17.80%
IEP Statistics (2022-23)
IEP Services
Students with IEPs
  21.50%
Students with SETSS
  0.00%
Students with ICT
  16.30%
Students with SC
  0.30%
Has all programs
  78.00%
Has all services
  94.00%
IEP Student Performance
IEP Movement
3.57
Regents English
  51
Regents Gl. Hist.
  54
Regents US Hist.
  53
Regents Algebra I
  52
Regents Living Env.
  50
IEP Support 
  92.67%
Special Education Programs & Services (2023-24)
ProgramFully ReceivingPartially ReceivingNot Receiving
Integrated Co-Teaching Services51 (78%)14 (22%)0 (0%)
SETSS0 (0%)<=5 (100%)0 (0%)
ServiceFully ReceivingPartially ReceivingNot Receiving
Counseling Services>5 (89%)N/A (N/A)<=5 (11%)
Counseling Services Bilingual<=5 (100%)0 (0%)0 (0%)
Occupational Therapy<=5 (100%)N/A (N/A)0 (0%)
Physical Therapy<=5 (100%)N/A (N/A)0 (0%)
Speech-Language Therapy38 (100%)N/A (N/A)0 (0%)
Speech-Language Therapy Bilingual<=5 (100%)0 (0%)0 (0%)
TransportationNumber Receiving
Curb to School6 (75%)
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

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