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#1348 of 4,742 schools in NY

Top 28% in state

Frank Mccourt High School

High School · New York City Geographic District # 3 · New York, NY

A New York City Geographic District # 3 high school where students score 45 points above what's typical for similar communities.

145 W 84TH ST, New York, NY 10024

  • Math 87% proficient (2021)
  • Reading 98% proficient (2021)
  • 92.0% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress9.9Excellent25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data9
Annual Change+2.85 pts/yr
Data Period2013–2021
TrendImproving
Academics9.8Excellent25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency87% (2021 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency97.5% (2021 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency92% (2021 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)47% (model expectation from 2021 EdFacts)
vs. Expected+45.0 pts
Adjusted Percentile96th
College Readiness4.9Below Average30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate92%
AP Participation1.6%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment4.6Below Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio13.7:1
Chronic Absenteeism39%

Students at Frank Mccourt High School score 92% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 47%).

How we calculate scores →

2021 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. NY average.

Math Proficiency87%(2021 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2021 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency98%(2021 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2021 EdFacts)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is up 40 points across the 9-year record (2013–2021) and has held near 92% recently.

Show all 9 years
2013
Math
22%
ELA
82%
2014
Math
98%
ELA
98%
2015
Math
98%
ELA
98%
2016
Math
92%
ELA
98%
2017
Math
92%
ELA
98%
2018
Math
92%
ELA
98%
2019
Math
92%
ELA
98%
2020*
Math
87%
ELA
98%
2021*
Math
87%
ELA
98%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 84% (multi-year average, 2013-2021) · reading/ELA 96% (multi-year average, 2013-2021)

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

Based on 18 test records from NY state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

63.4%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Frank Mccourt High 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 97Walker's Paradise
  • Transit 100Rider’s Paradise
  • Bike 85Very Bikeable
  • 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

$182,614

Median home value

$1,746,400

Median rent

$2,965/mo

College educated

84.2%

Homeownership

38.7%

Poverty rate

7.8%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 10024; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Athletics5sports offered
2 boys'·3 girls'·6 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
Global Learning Collaborative (the)Enrollment path unverified7.79–120.0 mi393Compare →
Innovation Diploma PlusEnrollment path unverified6.810–120.0 mi122Compare →
Urban Assembly School for Green Careers (the)Enrollment path unverified7.59–120.0 mi316Compare →
The Smith SchoolPrivate · tuition6.6private7–120.1 mi33Compare →

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 # 3

Schools in district
43
Rank in district
#24 of 42
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.

Frank Mccourt High School is listed in NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT # 3; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Frank Mccourt High School

Frank Mccourt High School is a public high school in New York, NY, part of New York City Geographic District # 3, serving approximately 426 students in grades 9th-12th with a 13.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.3 out of 10 and ranks #1,348 of 4,742 schools in NY. State assessment records show 84% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2013-2021) and 96% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2013-2021).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Frank Mccourt High School

What grades does Frank Mccourt High School serve?

Frank Mccourt High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend Frank Mccourt High School?

Frank Mccourt High School has an enrollment of approximately 426 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Frank Mccourt High School?

The student-teacher ratio at Frank Mccourt High School is 13.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Frank Mccourt High School rank in NY?

Frank Mccourt High School ranks #1,348 of 4,742 schools in NY.

What is Frank Mccourt High School's MySchoolScout rating?

Frank Mccourt High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.3 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 Frank Mccourt High School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Frank Mccourt High School has 84% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2013-2021) and 96% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2013-2021).

Is Frank Mccourt High School a charter school?

No, Frank Mccourt High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Frank Mccourt High School a Title I school?

No, Frank Mccourt High School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Frank Mccourt High School?

63.4% of students at Frank Mccourt High 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
426
Student-Teacher Ratio
13.7:1
Teachers (FTE)
31
Type
regular
Setting
Large City
County
New York County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
39.0%
4-Year Graduation
92.0%
Area population (ZIP 10024)
62,576
Area average commute
31.8 min
Area median age
44.8
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 10024; 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, 2013-2021; directory SY 2023–24

About our data · How we calculate scores

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