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#650 of 4,742 schools in NY

Top 14% in state

American Sign Language & English Secondary School

High School · New York City Geographic District # 2 · New York, NY

A New York City Geographic District # 2 high school where students score 50 points above what's typical for similar communities.

223 E 23RD ST, New York, NY 10010

  • Math 90% proficient (2021)
  • Reading 90% proficient (2021)
  • 90%+ 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress9.8Excellent25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data13
Annual Change+2.25 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2021
TrendImproving
Academics9.7Excellent25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency90% (2021 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency90% (2021 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency90% (2021 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)40% (model expectation from 2021 EdFacts)
vs. Expected+50.3 pts
Adjusted Percentile96th
College Readiness9.4Excellent30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate90%+
AP Participation70.1%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment1.4Needs Improvement20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio6.4:1
Chronic Absenteeism96.6%

Students at American Sign Language & English Secondary School score 90% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 40%).

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2021 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. NY average.

Math Proficiency90%(2021 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2021 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency90%(2021 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2021 EdFacts)

Trend

↑ Improving

Proficiency has improved 6 points since 2018, reaching 90% in 2021, across a 13-year record (2009–2021).

Show all 13 years
2009
Math
55%
ELA
55%
2010
Math
90%
ELA
90%
2011
Math
75%
ELA
85%
2012
Math
75%
ELA
85%
2013
Math
15%
ELA
15%
2014
Math
70%
ELA
90%
2015
Math
85%
ELA
85%
2016
Math
95%
ELA
85%
2017
Math
85%
ELA
95%
2018
Math
85%
ELA
85%
2019
Math
85%
ELA
85%
2020*
Math
90%
ELA
90%
2021*
Math
90%
ELA
90%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 76% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 79% (multi-year average, 2009-2021)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 26 test records from NY state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

85.6%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where American Sign Language & English Secondary School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the New York map →

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 100Walker's Paradise
  • Transit 100Rider’s Paradise
  • Bike 93Biker’s Paradise
  • City Safety: High3,049/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (New York), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$156,127

Median home value

$1,037,900

Median rent

$3,113/mo

College educated

80.5%

Homeownership

27.5%

Poverty rate

9.1%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 10010; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs2AP courses offered
70.1% participation·State avg: 2.4 AP courses·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics1sport offered
1 boys'·0 girls'·1 teams (incl. JV)·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses4of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
School of the Future High SchoolEnrollment path unverified6.86–120.2 mi727Compare →
Baruch College Campus High SchoolEnrollment path unverified8.69–120.3 mi472Compare →
The Churchill School & CenterPrivate · tuition8.3privateK–120.3 mi398Compare →
Academy for Software EngineeringEnrollment path unverified6.69–120.4 mi416Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.

New York City Geographic District # 2

Schools in district
119
Rank in district
#42 of 118
District spending per student
The source marked this value as not applicable.
District child poverty rate
The source release did not match this district identifier.

American Sign Language & English Secondary School is listed in NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT # 2; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About American Sign Language & English Secondary School

American Sign Language & English Secondary School is a public high school in New York, NY, part of New York City Geographic District # 2, serving approximately 174 students in grades 9th-12th with a 6.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.0 out of 10 and ranks #650 of 4,742 schools in NY. State assessment records show 76% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 79% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).

What's said publicly about American Sign Language & English Secondary School

Sources:Wikipedia

Synthesized from public, attributable sources. Updated May 2026.

47 The American Sign Language and English Secondary School is a public high school for the deaf located in Kips Bay, Manhattan, New York City 1. The institution is operated by the New York City Department of Education 1. It has been known by several previous names, including "47" The American Sign Language and English Dual Language High School, Junior High School 47M, School for the Deaf, and Junior High School 47 1.
Sources (1)
  1. en.wikipedia.org
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Frequently asked questions

Common questions about American Sign Language & English Secondary School

What grades does American Sign Language & English Secondary School serve?

American Sign Language & English Secondary School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend American Sign Language & English Secondary School?

American Sign Language & English Secondary School has an enrollment of approximately 174 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at American Sign Language & English Secondary School?

The student-teacher ratio at American Sign Language & English Secondary School is 6.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does American Sign Language & English Secondary School rank in NY?

American Sign Language & English Secondary School ranks #650 of 4,742 schools in NY.

What is American Sign Language & English Secondary School's MySchoolScout rating?

American Sign Language & English Secondary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.0 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

What are the test scores at American Sign Language & English Secondary School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, American Sign Language & English Secondary School has 76% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 79% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).

Is American Sign Language & English Secondary School a charter school?

No, American Sign Language & English Secondary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is American Sign Language & English Secondary School a Title I school?

No, American Sign Language & English Secondary School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for American Sign Language & English Secondary School?

85.6% of students at American Sign Language & English Secondary School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.

School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)

Grades
9th – 12th
Enrollment
174
Student-Teacher Ratio
6.4:1
Teachers (FTE)
27
Type
special_ed
Setting
Large City
County
New York County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
96.6%
4-Year Graduation
90%+
Area population (ZIP 10010)
31,905
Area average commute
28.9 min
Area median age
36
About this school's data

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.

School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
  • Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
MySchoolScout rating and rank
MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
Math proficiency
State department of education · 2021 EdFacts · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2021 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2021 EdFacts · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2021 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Student progress (growth)
NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
  • Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
  • Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 10010; this does not measure the attendance area.
Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2021; directory SY 2023–24

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