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#2273 of 4,742 schools in NY
Top 48% in state
Facing History School (the)
High School · New York City Geographic District # 2 · New York, NY
A New York City Geographic District # 2 high school where students score 29 points above what's typical for similar communities.
525 W 50TH ST, New York, NY 10019
- Math 50% proficient (2021)
- Reading 85% proficient (2021)
- 82.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Facing History School (the) score 67% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 38%).
2021 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NY average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 14 points since 2018, to 67% in 2021, across a 13-year record (2009–2021).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 50% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 82% (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 scoreFree/reduced lunch
89.5%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Facing History School (the) sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 97Walker's Paradise
- Transit 100Rider’s Paradise
- Bike 94Biker’s Paradise
- City Safety: High3,049/100K
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Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$121,835
Median home value
$1,066,100
Median rent
$2,619/mo
College educated
77.5%
Homeownership
21.6%
Poverty rate
10.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 10019; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food and Finance High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.8 | 9–12 | 0.0 mi | 455 | Compare → |
| High School of Hospitality ManagementEnrollment path unverified | 6.2 | 9–12 | 0.0 mi | 211 | Compare → |
| Manhattan Bridges High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.9 | 9–12 | 0.0 mi | 448 | Compare → |
| Urban Assembly School of Design and ConstructionEnrollment path unverified | 6.0 | 9–12 | 0.0 mi | 226 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
New York City Geographic District # 2
- Schools in district
- 119
- Rank in district
- #99 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.
Facing History School (the) is listed in NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT # 2; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Facing History School (the)
Facing History School (the) is a public high school in New York, NY, part of New York City Geographic District # 2, serving approximately 256 students in grades 9th-12th with a 8.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.3 out of 10 and ranks #2,273 of 4,742 schools in NY. State assessment records show 50% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 82% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Facing History School (the)
What grades does Facing History School (the) serve?
Facing History School (the) serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Facing History School (the)?
Facing History School (the) has an enrollment of approximately 256 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Facing History School (the)?
The student-teacher ratio at Facing History School (the) is 8.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Facing History School (the) rank in NY?
Facing History School (the) ranks #2,273 of 4,742 schools in NY.
What is Facing History School (the)'s MySchoolScout rating?
Facing History School (the) has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.3 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 Facing History School (the)?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Facing History School (the) has 50% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 82% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).
Is Facing History School (the) a charter school?
No, Facing History School (the) is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Facing History School (the) a Title I school?
No, Facing History School (the) is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Facing History School (the)?
89.5% of students at Facing History School (the) 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
- 256
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 8.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 29
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- New York County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 88.3%
- Phone
- (212) 757-2680
- 4-Year Graduation
- 82.0%
- Area population (ZIP 10019)
- 44,276
- Area average commute
- 28.5 min
- Area median age
- 40.6
Official sources & links
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 10019; 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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