Frank McCourt High School (03M417)

145 West 84 Street, Manhattan, NY 10024, Manhattan
Phone: 212-362-2015
Hours: 8:30am - 3:15pm
School Website: https://www.fmhsnyc.org
NYCDOE Website: https://www.myschools.nyc/en/schools/high-school/03M417/
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School Leader: Danielle Salzberg (dsalzbe2@schools.nyc.gov)
Parent Coordinator: Caren Austen (causten@schools.nyc.gov)
Respect for All Liaison: Kristie Monegro (kmonegro@schools.nyc.gov)
Sexual Harassment Prevention Liaison: Kristie Monegro (kmonegro@schools.nyc.gov)
504 Coordinator: Lauren Evar (levar@schools.nyc.gov)
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About

Frank McCourt High School graduates are prepared for rigorous post high school academics and employment. Students develop mastery in 8 key 21st century skills valued in college and in career including collaboration, innovation, and research. Students are expected to problem-solve in teams and revise their work to demonstrate improvement in their skills. FMHS student Advisory groups meet daily and support student social emotional development as well as encourage community engagement in school and through service. Alumni transition easily to 4-year college and university programs after earning special high school diplomas with distinction.

School Budget: View financial budget

Teachers with more than 3 years of experience: 72%

Other Features: 10th Grade Seats Available, College Trips, Community Service Expected, Diversity in Admissions, Extended Day Program, Health Center, Internship Expected, Online Grading System, Orientation, Program(s) with 2 SWD Applicants Per Seat, Program(s) with 3+ GE Applicants Per Seat

School Features:

  • 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 Research, Calculus (Advanced Math), Chemistry (Advanced Science), Comp Sci/Math Tech (College Course [Credited]), ELA (College Course [Credited]), ELA (College Course [Uncredited]), Math (College Course [Credited]), Physics (Advanced Science), Science (College Course [Credited]), Science (College Course [Uncredited]), Social Studies (College Course [Credited]), World Languages (Advanced World Languages)
Boys PSAL Sports
Baseball, Basketball, Bowling, Soccer, Volleyball
Girls PSAL Sports
Basketball, Bowling, Soccer, Softball, Tennis, Volleyball
Other Sports
Fitness, Running
Clubs
Asian Heritage Club, BSU, Game Club, Gender Sexuality Alliance (GSA), Girls Inc, JSU, Key Club, Music Club, Newspaper, Poetry Club, Student led clubs include: Art Club, Weight Lifting Club, Yearbook
Art
FMHS provides an introduction to visual arts curriculum to all students in 9th and 10th grade. In addition, we provide theater, dance, music and visual art extra curricular activities based on student interest and in partnership with local and community-based organizations.
Program Details
Frank McCourt High School(A21A)
Project-Based Learning

Our school is a member of the Mastery Collaborative and committed to using cooperative groups to teach students skills and content. We focus on developing college and career readiness skills. For more information about how to complete this program's application requirements, please contact the school directly.

10th Grade seats available

Method:
Screened With Assessment
  • Average Course Grades - 20%
  • Interview/Online Form - 80%
Requirement:
Students are admitted based on a school-based assessment, and in some cases also their course grades.
Priority:
  • (Group 1) 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:313 / 94 (3.33)381 / 94 (4.05)
  DIA seats: 6262
SWD applicants/seats:32 / 26 (1.23)49 / 26 (1.88)
  DIA seats: 17?
Rank Avg: 6.58
OffersOffers - Waitlist
School Student & Admissions Statistics
School Year
2023-24
2022-23
2021-22
Total Students Across All Grades
427
421
405
    Grade 12 Students
101
92
84
    Grade 11 Students
98
105
95
    Grade 10 Students
111
108
116
    Grade 9 Students
117
116
110
Avg. Class Size
23.9
23.0
Safety Comp. / Susp. / NYPD
7 / 0 / 0
<5 / 0 / 0
9 / 0 / 4
Attendance %
90%
90%
87%
Graduation %
100%
95%
97%
College %
75%
82%
82%
Total Applicants / Seats
Total Offers
1,253 (345) / 120
170
1,328 (429) / 120
168
1,285 / 108
150
Survey Summary & Data (2023-24)
Student Responses
Academic Rigor 
  69.57%
Academic Engagement 
  62.85%
Safety 
  82.00%
Bully Prevention 
  74.75%
Inclusivity 
  88.90%
Mental Support 
  68.56%
Environment 
  68.13%
Post-School Support 
  72.67%
Teacher Responses
Academic Rigor 
  78.00%
School Satisfaction 
  93.92%
Student Behavior 
  66.88%
Student Support 
  92.71%
School Leadership 
  91.23%
Instructional Clarity 
  88.00%
Instructional Development 
  93.90%
Post-School Support 
  98.20%
Family Responses
Education 
  81.78%
Teacher Support 
  78.14%
Safety 
  89.67%
School Community 
  72.22%
School Leadership 
  84.63%
Post-School Support 
  82.00%
IEP Support 
  78.00%

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. %
  100.00%
CC Regents
  67
Non-CC Regents
  71
Impact Score
  0.44
Performance Score
  0.59
College Aptitude
CCR
  65.90%
SAT Math
  493
SAT R/W
  530
Postsecondary
2-Year College 3.30%
4-Year College 67.40%
Unknown 29.30%

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 43.80%
Female 56.20%
English Language Learners:
  2.30%
Students with Disabilities:
  24.10%
Economic Need Index: 
  60.10%
Student Ethnicity:
Asian 6.60%
Black 13.80%
Hispanic 47.50%
White 28.80%
Other 3.30%
Teacher Ethnicity:
Black 15.20%
Hispanic 21.20%
White 57.60%
Other 6.00%
IEP Statistics (2023-24)
IEP Services
Students with IEPs
  23.70%
Students with SETSS
  3.30%
Students with ICT
  13.60%
Students with SC
  0.20%
Has all programs
  67.00%
Has some programs
  17.00%
Has no programs
  15.00%
Has all services
  96.00%
IEP Student Performance
Regents English
  69
Regents Gl. Hist.
  64
Regents US Hist.
  63
Regents Algebra I
  54
Regents Living Env.
  61
4-Year Grad. Rate
  100
IEP Movement
Needs Improvement
IEP Support 
  78.00%
Special Education Programs & Services (2023-24)
ProgramFully ReceivingPartially ReceivingNot Receiving
Integrated Co-Teaching Services31 (67%)0 (0%)<=5 (?)
SETSS27 (69%)<=5 (?)0 (0%)
Special Class0 (0%)<=5 (100%)0 (0%)
ServiceFully ReceivingPartially ReceivingNot Receiving
Counseling Services41 (100%)N/A (N/A)0 (0%)
Hearing Education Services<=5 (100%)N/A (N/A)0 (0%)
Occupational Therapy<=5 (25%)N/A (N/A)<=5 (75%)
Physical Therapy<=5 (100%)N/A (N/A)0 (0%)
Speech-Language Therapy>5 (97%)N/A (N/A)<=5 (3%)
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

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