Maxine Greene High School for Imaginative Inquiry, The (03M299)

122 Amsterdam Avenue, Manhattan, NY 10023, Manhattan
Phone: 212-799-4064
Hours: 8:17am - 2:34pm
School Website: https://www.mghs.nyc
NYCDOE Website: https://www.myschools.nyc/en/schools/high-school/03M299/
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School Leader: Stephen Noonan (snoonan@schools.nyc.gov)
Parent Coordinator: Chanderl Hancock (chancock@schools.nyc.gov)
Respect for All Liaison: Joshua Thomas (jthomas21@schools.nyc.gov)
Sexual Harassment Prevention Liaison: Joshua Thomas (jthomas21@schools.nyc.gov)
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About

The Maxine Greene High School for Imaginative Inquiry (MGHS) is a learning community in which deep engagement with works of art enhances the imaginative capacity of all students. In partnership with The Maxine Greene Institute our teachers work with the Institute's Teaching Artists to explore Imaginative Inquiry across the curriculum. Through our Restorative Practices, we work to foster the sense of self-worth, empathy, and agency necessary for students to become participatory citizens who will create a more just, humane, and vibrant world.

School Budget: View financial budget

Teachers with more than 3 years of experience: 76%

Academic Highlights: Summer internship programs are available with Columbia University along with summer youth job opportunities through our SYEP Career Ready program., Tuition-free courses are offered through CUNY College Now which partners with various schools including John Jay and BMCC in addition to Baruch College. C, Specific aesthetic inquiry/art units of study are planned and taught with teaching artists from the Maxine Greene Institute., Arts and aesthetic inquiry-based instruction are integrated across all subject curriculums.

Other Features: 10th Grade Seats Available, College Trips, Extended Day Program, Health Center, Online Grading System, Orientation, Summer Orientation, Uniform, Weekend Programs

School Features:

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

AP Courses, Languages, Sports, Art
AP Courses
Algebra II (Advanced Math), Chemistry (Advanced Science)
Art
Experiences with works of art across the curriculum can be touchstones for learning. Intellectual issues are "explored in ways that honor different learning styles, points of view and perspectives." We ensure academic rigor through observation, questioning, reflecting and assessing across an integrated curriculum.
Programs
The Maxine Greene High School for Imaginative Inquiry(M11R)
Humanities & Interdisciplinary

At MGHS we believe that: Our school is a place of possibility with an atmosphere of excellence; Our students are prepared for higher education, entrance into the work force, and community involvement; A small, nurturing school environment allows students to be known as individuals; Partnerships with outside organizations, agencies, colleges and universities bring enrichment to the curricula and instructional programs in the school.

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:8 / 94 (0.09)11 / 94 (0.12)
SWD applicants/seats:2 / 26 (0.08)7 / 26 (0.27)
Rank Avg: 6.51
OffersOffers - Waitlist
School Student & Admissions Statistics
School Year
2023-24
2022-23
2021-22
Total Students Across All Grades
93
110
115
    Grade 12 Students
17
34
27
    Grade 11 Students
16
23
36
    Grade 10 Students
34
18
27
    Grade 9 Students
26
35
25
Avg. Class Size
20.2
13.4
Safety Comp. / Susp. / NYPD
0 / 36 / 0
<5 / 60 / 0
<5 / 12 / 0
Attendance %
67%
74%
77%
Graduation %
72%
66%
77%
College %
29%
39%
46%
Total Applicants / Seats
Total Offers
77 (10) / 120
0
153 (18) / 120
0
142 / 120
32
Survey Summary & Data (2023-24)
Student Responses
Academic Rigor 
  74.57%
Academic Engagement 
  72.62%
Safety 
  77.38%
Bully Prevention 
  72.38%
Inclusivity 
  89.70%
Mental Support 
  77.33%
Environment 
  72.25%
Post-School Support 
  85.00%
Teacher Responses
Academic Rigor 
  86.80%
School Satisfaction 
  99.08%
Student Behavior 
  78.00%
Student Support 
  99.48%
School Leadership 
  98.31%
Instructional Clarity 
  96.33%
Instructional Development 
  100.00%
Post-School Support 
  100.00%
Family Responses
Education 
  77.83%
Teacher Support 
  69.00%
Safety 
  67.33%
School Community 
  75.11%
School Leadership 
  71.75%
Post-School Support 
  75.00%

Note: Yellow bars indicate city-wide averages for the associated category

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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. %
  80.00%
CC Regents
  63
Non-CC Regents
  65
College Aptitude
CCR
  24.40%
Postsecondary
2-Year College 22.50%
4-Year College 27.50%
Unknown 50.00%

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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 57.00%
Female 43.00%
English Language Learners:
  15.10%
Students with Disabilities:
  33.30%
Economic Need Index: 
  90.10%
Student Ethnicity:
Asian 1.10%
Black 29.00%
Hispanic 58.10%
White 7.50%
Other 4.30%
Teacher Ethnicity:
White 38.50%
Other 61.50%
IEP Statistics (2023-24)
IEP Services
Students with IEPs
  31.20%
Students with SETSS
  0.00%
Students with ICT
  21.50%
Students with SC
  4.30%
Has all programs
  67.00%
Has some programs
  33.00%
Has no programs
  0.00%
Has all services
  78.00%
Has some services
  0.00%
Has no services
  22.00%
IEP Student Performance
IEP Movement
Fair
Special Education Programs & Services (2023-24)
ProgramFully ReceivingPartially ReceivingNot Receiving
Integrated Co-Teaching Services16 (80%)<=5 (?)<=5 (?)
Special Class0 (0%)<=5 (100%)0 (0%)
ServiceFully ReceivingPartially ReceivingNot Receiving
Counseling Services>5 (79%)N/A (N/A)<=5 (21%)
Occupational Therapy0 (0%)N/A (N/A)<=5 (100%)
Speech-Language Therapy>5 (86%)N/A (N/A)<=5 (14%)
TransportationNumber Receiving
Curb to School<=5 (?)
Stop to School0 (0%)
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
  83
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