High School for Environmental Studies (02M400)

444 West 56 Street, Manhattan, NY 10019, Manhattan
Phone: 212-262-8113
Hours: 08:20am - 02:39pm
School Website: https://www.envirostudies.org
NYCDOE Website: https://www.myschools.nyc/en/schools/high-school/02M400/
Quality Snapshot: View snapshot
Building Access Profile: View profile
School Leader: Heather Deflorio (hdeflorio@schools.nyc.gov)
Parent Coordinator: Yesica Gahuancela (ygahuancela@schools.nyc.gov)
Parent Coordinator: Jennifer Rodriguez (jrodriguez162@schools.nyc.gov)
Respect for All Liaison: Lauren Fredericks (lfredericks5@schools.nyc.gov)
Sexual Harassment Prevention Liaison: Lauren Fredericks (lfredericks5@schools.nyc.gov)
504 Coordinator: Doris Liu-Fong (dliu@schools.nyc.gov)
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About

The mission of HSES is to promote environmental integrity, social equity and economic prosperity for all learners through challenging hands-on collaborative learning experiences that promote citizenship, scholarship and leadership within our community and the world at large. Our Three Roots philosophy anchors all of our work within the school. Our Three Roots focus on Knowing Every Student Well, Equity and Rigor, and Environmental and Climate Justice.

School Budget: View financial budget

Teachers with more than 3 years of experience: 87%

Other Features: 10th Grade Seats Available, College Trips, Extended Day, Health Center, Internships Available, LYFE (Living For The Young Family Through Education), Online Grading System, Orientation, Program(s) with 1 SWD Applicant Per Seat, Program(s) with 3+ GE Applicants Per Seat, Summer Bridge

School Features:

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

AP Courses, Languages, Sports, Art
AP Courses
Algebra II (Advanced Math), AP Biology, AP Calculus AB, AP Computer Science Principles, AP English Literature and Composition, AP Environmental Science, AP Psychology, AP Statistics, AP United States Government and Politics, AP United States History, AP World History: Modern, Chemistry (Advanced Science), ELA (College Course [Credited]), Physics (Advanced Science), Social Studies (College Course [Credited]), World Languages (Advanced World Languages)
Diploma Endorsements
Science
Boys PSAL Sports
Baseball, Basketball, Cross Country, Soccer, Tennis, Volleyball
Girls PSAL Sports
Basketball, Cross Country, Handball, Soccer, Softball, Tennis, Volleyball
PSAL Website
View PSAL schedule, standings, & history
Other Sports
Badminton, Table Tennis, Yoga
Clubs
Anime, Art, Badminton, Black Student Association, Drama, Environmental Media Studio, Envirothon, Feminist Club, Gamers, Gender Sexuality Alliance (GSA), Generation Z Club, Girls Who Code, Glee, Green Team, Hiking, Hydroponics, Internship, J Club, K-Pop, Latino Students Union, MakerSpace, Media Club, Model UN, Music, Muslim Student Association, National Honor Society, Photography, Rooftop, Science Research, Student Government, Sustainability, Table Tennis, Weight Training, Yearbook
Art
The High School for Environmental Studies (HSES) provides students with opportunities to engage in the arts throughout their high school studies. As a theme-based school which focuses on developing environmental stewards, we are proud to be able to provide our students with a Common Core aligned, well-rounded education that places a strong value on an arts education. In addition to offering our students beginning and advanced courses in music and theater, we offer media arts, ceramics, painting and drawing. HSES is a culturally rich community that enjoys a great deal of student involvement in our arts program. Our teachers are dedicated to providing our students with meaningful experiences and exposure to a wide array of art forms, including environmentally themed arts projects.
Program Details
Environmental Studies(M41C)
Humanities & Interdisciplinary

Interdisciplinary program emphasizing environmental studies: the natural environment, the urban environment, and environmental ethics. Students are expected to engage in research, environmental projects and internships, and complete a senior thesis.

10th Grade seats available

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
2023-242022-23
GE applicants/seats:223 / 223 (1.00)385 / 223 (1.73)
SWD applicants/seats:27 / 61 (0.44)55 / 61 (0.90)
Rank Avg: 7.49
OffersOffers - Waitlist
Estimated Cutoffs
  GE:All accepted
  SWD:All accepted
Offer Prediction:
School Student & Admissions Statistics
School Year
2023-24
2022-23
2021-22
Total Students Across All Grades
1,045
1,075
1,098
    Grade 12 Students
311
256
278
    Grade 11 Students
240
313
257
    Grade 10 Students
224
256
318
    Grade 9 Students
270
250
245
Avg. Class Size
26.6
24.8
Safety Comp. / Susp. / NYPD
13 / 59 / 24
13 / 57 / 51
19 / 40 / 39
Attendance %
87%
85%
80%
Graduation %
97%
92%
93%
College %
67%
70%
77%
Total Applicants / Seats
Total Offers
2,558 (395) / 344
385
2,556 (589) / 344
507
2,116 / 300
398

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)
Student Responses
Academic Rigor 
  76.00%
Academic Engagement 
  67.92%
Safety 
  76.13%
Bully Prevention 
  70.88%
Inclusivity 
  89.60%
Mental Support 
  71.33%
Environment 
  64.38%
Post-School Support 
  81.22%
Teacher Responses
Academic Rigor 
  76.60%
School Satisfaction 
  87.42%
Student Behavior 
  68.25%
Student Support 
  88.67%
School Leadership 
  84.08%
Instructional Clarity 
  84.33%
Instructional Development 
  90.96%
Post-School Support 
  95.00%
Family Responses
Education 
  92.56%
Teacher Support 
  87.29%
Safety 
  89.67%
School Community 
  75.33%
School Leadership 
  89.50%
Post-School Support 
  92.00%
IEP Support 
  93.33%

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. %
  98.00%
CC Regents
  65
Non-CC Regents
  71
Impact Score
  0.6
Performance Score
  0.64
College Aptitude
CCR
  61.00%
SAT Math
  480
SAT R/W
  486
Postsecondary
2-Year College 17.60%
4-Year College 56.50%
Other Postsecondary 0.80%
Unknown 25.10%

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 45.90%
Female 54.00%
Other 0.10%
English Language Learners:
  5.60%
Students with Disabilities:
  16.70%
Economic Need Index: 
  72.20%
Student Ethnicity:
Asian 12.50%
Black 13.60%
Hispanic 56.00%
White 14.80%
Other 3.10%
Teacher Ethnicity:
Asian 15.30%
Black 9.70%
Hispanic 16.70%
White 54.20%
Other 4.10%

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
  16.60%
Students with SETSS
  0.00%
Students with ICT
  10.20%
Students with SC
  1.30%
Has all programs
  99.00%
Has all services
  97.00%
IEP Student Performance
Regents English
  75
Regents Gl. Hist.
  63
Regents US Hist.
  68
Regents Algebra I
  55
Regents Living Env.
  60
4-Year Grad. Rate
  97.6
IEP Movement
Fair
IEP Support 
  93.33%

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 (2023-24)
ProgramFully ReceivingPartially ReceivingNot Receiving
Integrated Co-Teaching Services129 (98%)<=5 (?)<=5 (?)
Special Class17 (100%)0 (0%)0 (0%)
ServiceFully ReceivingPartially ReceivingNot Receiving
Counseling Services>5 (96%)N/A (N/A)<=5 (4%)
Occupational Therapy>5 (91%)N/A (N/A)<=5 (9%)
Physical Therapy<=5 (75%)N/A (N/A)<=5 (25%)
Speech-Language Therapy61 (100%)N/A (N/A)0 (0%)
Speech-Language Therapy Bilingual<=5 (100%)0 (0%)0 (0%)
TransportationNumber Receiving
Curb to School<=5 (100%)
Stop to School0 (0%)
Unassigned0 (0%)

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
  66
Regents Gl. Hist.
  63
Regents US Hist.
  62
Regents Algebra I
  58
Regents Living Env.
  58
4-Year Grad. Rate
  100
ELL Progress
  48

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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