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#62 of 992 private schools in NY

Top 6% of private schools

Fusion Academy Manhattan - Upper West Side

High School

157 COLUMBUS AVE FL 3, New York, NY 10023

Last updated: July 2026

Private

Enrollment

Student-Teacher

1.9:1

Score

8.1

Grades

6th – 12th

Enrollment

Student-Teacher

1.9:1

Score

8.1

Grades

6th – 12th

Data vintage
2021-22

Data vintage2021-22

How this school compares

New York private schools

#62 of 992

In New York

#16 of 118

public schools

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About Fusion Academy Manhattan - Upper West Side

Fusion Academy Manhattan - Upper West Side is a private high school in New York, NY. Fusion Academy Manhattan - Upper West Side serves approximately 66 students, and covers grades 6th-12th, and has a 1.9:1 student-teacher ratio. Fusion Academy Manhattan - Upper West Side has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.1 out of 10 and ranks #62 of 992 private schools in NY.

How it compares1.1 pts above NY schools

8.1

This school 8.1 · Excellent
NY avg 7.0

What Parents Should Know

At 66 students, Fusion Academy Manhattan - Upper West Side is on the smaller side. That usually buys more individual attention and teachers who know every kid by name, with the trade-off of fewer electives and extracurriculars than a larger school can staff. Ask what activities it actually offers.

At 1.9:1 students to teachers, Fusion Academy Manhattan - Upper West Side sits well below the national average. Smaller classes like that usually mean more one-on-one time between students and teachers.

Fusion Academy Manhattan - Upper West Side is private, so it runs independently of the local district and sets its own curriculum. That freedom cuts both ways depending on what you want for your child. If you're considering it, start with the practical questions: tuition, financial aid, and how admissions work.

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How Fusion Academy Manhattan - Upper West Side compares to 241 public schools serving similar grades in New York, NY

Student-Teacher Ratio

1.9:1

This School

11.4:1

Public Avg

Avg School Size

This School

478

Public Avg

Avg School Scout Rating

8.1

This School

6.6

Public Avg

Student Demographics

White 59.1% vs 0%

Hispanic 6.1% vs 0%

Asian 3% vs 0%

Black 1.5% vs 0%

Fusion Academy Manhattan - Upper West Side New York Public Avg

Nearby High Schools

School	Distance	Enrollment	STR	Rating
Fusion Academy Manhattan - Upper West Side (this school)	—	66	1.9:1	8.1
SPECIAL MUSIC SCHOOL	0.1 mi	299	10.7:1	8.0
MANHATTAN/HUNTER SCIENCE HIGH SCHOOL	0.3 mi	439	15.1:1	8.4
URBAN ASSEMBLY SCHOOL FOR MEDIA STUDIES	0.3 mi	309	8.8:1	8.0
MAXINE GREENE HIGH SCHOOL FOR IMAGINATIVE INQUIRY (THE)	0.3 mi	93	6.6:1	7.6
HIGH SCHOOL FOR LAW ADVOCACY AND COMMUNITY JUSTICE	0.3 mi	449	12.8:1	7.0
HIGH SCHOOL OF ARTS AND TECHNOLOGY	0.3 mi	416	9.9:1	6.5
FIORELLO H LAGUARDIA HIGH SCHOOL	0.3 mi	2,141	14.4:1	8.5
WEST END SECONDARY SCHOOL	0.4 mi	717	12.2:1	6.6
MS 245 COMPUTER SCHOOL (THE)	0.5 mi	364	13:1	8.4
ANDERSON SCHOOL (THE)	0.5 mi	510	17.6:1	8.0
MS 247 DUAL LANGUAGE MIDDLE SCHOOL	0.5 mi	206	8.6:1	6.1
RIVERSIDE SCHOOL FOR MAKERS AND ARTISTS (THE)	0.5 mi	547	12.4:1	4.3
HIGH SCHOOL FOR ENVIRONMENTAL STUDIES	0.6 mi	1,053	14:1	7.5
INDEPENDENCE HIGH SCHOOL	0.6 mi	265	11:1	6.1
CITY KNOLL MIDDLE SCHOOL	0.8 mi	168	9.3:1	4.3
PS 35	0.8 mi	230	4.7:1	5.9
MS 243 CENTER SCHOOL	0.8 mi	251	13.9:1	7.6
PS 811 MICKEY MANTLE SCHOOL	0.8 mi	513	5:1	4.0
GLOBAL LEARNING COLLABORATIVE (THE)	0.9 mi	393	11.9:1	7.7
URBAN ASSEMBLY SCHOOL FOR GREEN CAREERS (THE)	0.9 mi	316	9.6:1	7.5

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Demographics sourced from NCES Private School Survey (PSS) and Common Core of Data (CCD). Comparisons are based on enrollment-weighted averages.

Score Breakdown

Preliminary

What This Rating Measures

This rating reflects classroom size, instructional time, student diversity, community resources, and school characteristics. Private schools are ranked against other private schools in NY.

Classroom Attention

A+ 9.5 / 10

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Student-Teacher Ratio 1.9:1

Instructional Commitment

A 9.4 / 10

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School Day Length 9.5 hours

Annual Instructional Hours 1,900

Diversity & Inclusion

A- 8.1 / 10

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Diversity Index 55%

Community Context

Data Unavailable

School Profile

C+ 4.1 / 10

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Enrollment 66

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Score basis: Private school model

Data coverage: 80% of scoring components had data

Components scored: 4 of 5

Ranking pool: Private schools in NY

Test Scores

Test score data not yet available for this school.

Student Demographics NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)

White 59.1%

Two or More 30.3%

Hispanic 6.1%

Asian 3.0%

Black 1.5%

Source: NCES Private School Survey (PSS)

Location

157 COLUMBUS AVE FL 3, New York, NY 10023

Nearby Alternatives

Families considering Fusion Academy Manhattan - Upper West Side may also want to explore other high schools in the area. FIORELLO H LAGUARDIA HIGH SCHOOL (rated 8.5/10, 0.3 miles away), which scores slightly higher. Another option is MANHATTAN/HUNTER SCIENCE HIGH SCHOOL (rated 8.4/10, 0.3 miles away), which scores slightly higher. Additionally, URBAN ASSEMBLY SCHOOL FOR MEDIA STUDIES (rated 8.0/10, 0.3 miles away), with a very similar rating. For more schools in New York, see our New York schools guide .

Nearby Schools

20 within 0.5 mi

School	Distance	Enrollment	Rating
SPECIAL MUSIC SCHOOL New York	0.1 mi	299	8.0
MANHATTAN STAR ACADEMY New York	0.2 mi	118	7.1
HIGH SCHOOL FOR LAW ADVOCACY AND COMMUNITY JUSTICE New York	0.3 mi	449	7.0
HIGH SCHOOL OF ARTS AND TECHNOLOGY New York	0.3 mi	416	6.5
MANHATTAN/HUNTER SCIENCE HIGH SCHOOL New York	0.3 mi	439	8.4
URBAN ASSEMBLY SCHOOL FOR MEDIA STUDIES New York	0.3 mi	309	8.0
MAXINE GREENE HIGH SCHOOL FOR IMAGINATIVE INQUIRY (THE) New York	0.3 mi	93	7.6
THE PARKSIDE SCHOOL New York	0.3 mi	77	7.0
FIORELLO H LAGUARDIA HIGH SCHOOL New York	0.3 mi	2,141	8.5
PS 199 JESSIE ISADOR STRAUS New York	0.3 mi	600	7.9
ROBERT LOUIS STEVENSON SCHOOL New York	0.3 mi	71	7.0
WEST END DAY SCHOOL New York	0.4 mi	43	6.4
PROFESSIONAL CHILDRENS SCHOOL New York	0.4 mi	110	7.6
THE SPEYER LEGACY SCHOOL New York	0.4 mi	314	7.3
MS 245 COMPUTER SCHOOL (THE) New York	0.5 mi	364	8.4
ANDERSON SCHOOL (THE) New York	0.5 mi	510	8.0
MS 247 DUAL LANGUAGE MIDDLE SCHOOL New York	0.5 mi	206	6.1
PS 452 New York	0.4 mi	387	8.0
WEST END SECONDARY SCHOOL New York	0.4 mi	717	6.6
PS 87 WILLIAM SHERMAN New York	0.5 mi	726	7.5

Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)

Census data for ZIP 10023 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources

Median Income

$157,866

Median Home Value

$1,401,800

Median Rent

$3,050/mo

Population

67,468

College Educated

84.3%

Homeownership

39.5%

Avg Commute

27.9 min

Poverty Rate

8.7%

Median Age

43.8

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Fusion Academy Manhattan - Upper West Side

What grades does Fusion Academy Manhattan - Upper West Side serve?

Fusion Academy Manhattan - Upper West Side serves students in grades 6th through 12th.

How many students attend Fusion Academy Manhattan - Upper West Side?

Fusion Academy Manhattan - Upper West Side has an enrollment of approximately 66 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Fusion Academy Manhattan - Upper West Side?

The student-teacher ratio at Fusion Academy Manhattan - Upper West Side is 1.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.

How does Fusion Academy Manhattan - Upper West Side rank in NY?

Fusion Academy Manhattan - Upper West Side ranks #62 of 992 private schools in NY.

What is Fusion Academy Manhattan - Upper West Side's MySchoolScout rating?

Fusion Academy Manhattan - Upper West Side has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.1 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

Is Fusion Academy Manhattan - Upper West Side a private school?

Yes, Fusion Academy Manhattan - Upper West Side is a private coeducational school with a Nonsectarian affiliation. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.

Is Fusion Academy Manhattan - Upper West Side a religious school?

No, Fusion Academy Manhattan - Upper West Side is a nonsectarian (non-religious) private school.

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Bike Score: 88 Very Bikeable

Quick Facts NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)

Grades: 6th – 12th
Enrollment: 66
Gender Split: 47% M / 53% F
Student-Teacher Ratio: 1.9:1
Teachers (FTE): 34
Type: private
Coed Status: coed
Affiliation: Nonsectarian
School Day: 9.5 hours
Days Per Year: 200 days
Setting: Large City
County: New York County
Phone: (212) 362-1014

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