School of the Future High School (02M413)

127 East 22 Street, Manhattan, NY 10010, Manhattan
Phone: 212-475-8086
Hours: 08:50am - 03:27pm
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.

School Budget: View financial budget

Teachers with more than 3 years of experience: 78%

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

Other Features: College Trips, Community School, Internships Available, Online Grading System, Program(s) with 3+ GE Applicants Per Seat, Program(s) with 3+ SWD Applicants Per Seat, 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
Clubs
Afterschool Tutoring, Anime Club, Asian Student Association, Badminton Club, Black Student Union, Book Club, Chess Club, Chorus, Dance Club, Debate Club, Drama Club, Drawing Club, Games Club, Gender Sexuality Alliance (GSA), Global Glimpse, Key Club, Latine Heritage Club, Literature Magazine, Model United Nations, Operation Smile, Prom Committee, Recording Studio Club, Robotics Team, Science Club, Science Olympiad, Ski & Snowboard Club, Social Justice Club, SOF Green Team, Student Council, The MOTH Storytellers, Trivia Club, Yearbook Committee
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.
Program Details
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
2023-24
2022-23
2021-22
Total Students Across All Grades
432
441
445
    Grade 12 Students
111
102
101
    Grade 11 Students
108
115
105
    Grade 10 Students
103
113
119
    Grade 9 Students
110
111
120
Avg. Class Size
26.1
25.1
Safety Comp. / Susp. / NYPD
0 / 111 / 8
0 / 79 / 12
0 / 40 / 0
Attendance %
92%
93%
93%
Graduation %
97%
97%
97%
College %
82%
77%
90%
Total Applicants / Seats
Total Offers
1,741 (485) / 108
152
2,165 (776) / 108
137
1,930 / 1088
120
Survey Summary & Data (2023-24)
Student Responses
Academic Rigor 
  70.43%
Academic Engagement 
  65.69%
Safety 
  75.88%
Bully Prevention 
  60.13%
Inclusivity 
  86.00%
Mental Support 
  64.33%
Environment 
  63.13%
Post-School Support 
  56.67%
Teacher Responses
Academic Rigor 
  84.00%
School Satisfaction 
  93.00%
Student Behavior 
  72.00%
Student Support 
  89.90%
School Leadership 
  83.92%
Instructional Clarity 
  82.67%
Instructional Development 
  91.13%
Post-School Support 
  94.83%
Family Responses
Education 
  90.33%
Teacher Support 
  79.71%
Safety 
  92.00%
School Community 
  72.67%
School Leadership 
  85.25%
Post-School Support 
  88.00%
IEP Support 
  97.67%

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 (2023-24)
Student Population:
Male 52.40%
Female 47.30%
Other 0.30%
English Language Learners:
  2.60%
Students with Disabilities:
  26.10%
Economic Need Index: 
  48.30%
Student Ethnicity:
Asian 15.10%
Black 14.00%
Hispanic 22.10%
White 41.70%
Other 7.10%
Teacher Ethnicity:
Black 13.50%
Hispanic 13.50%
White 71.20%
Other 1.80%
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 
  97.67%
Special Education Programs & Services (2023-24)
ProgramFully ReceivingPartially ReceivingNot Receiving
Integrated Co-Teaching Services161 (98%)<=5 (?)<=5 (?)
SETSS7 (88%)<=5 (?)<=5 (?)
Special Class0 (0%)<=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 (95%)N/A (N/A)<=5 (5%)
Physical Therapy<=5 (100%)N/A (N/A)0 (0%)
Speech-Language Therapy69 (100%)N/A (N/A)0 (0%)
TransportationNumber Receiving
Curb to School11 (92%)
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
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