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High School for Media & Communications
High School · New York City Geographic District # 6 · New York, NY
A New York City Geographic District # 6 high school where students score 11 points above what's typical for similar communities.
549 AUDUBON AVE, New York, NY 10040
- Math 57% proficient (2021)
- Reading 35% proficient (2021)
- 82.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at High School for Media & Communications score 46% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 35%).
2021 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NY average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 29 points since 2018, to 46% in 2021, across a 13-year record (2009–2021).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 69% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 67% (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
98.9%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where High School for Media & Communications sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 65Somewhat Walkable
- Transit 100Rider’s Paradise
- Bike 57Bikeable
- 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
$64,022
Median home value
$465,700
Median rent
$1,680/mo
College educated
38.3%
Homeownership
15.4%
Poverty rate
16.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 10040; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| College Academy (the)Enrollment path unverified | 6.1 | 9–12 | 0.0 mi | 375 | Compare → |
| High School for Health Careers & SciencesEnrollment path unverified | 6.2 | 9–12 | 0.0 mi | 433 | Compare → |
| High School for Law & Public ServiceEnrollment path unverified | 5.6 | 9–12 | 0.0 mi | 426 | Compare → |
| City College Academy of the ArtsEnrollment path unverified | 4.9 | 6–12 | 0.4 mi | 558 | 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 # 6
- Schools in district
- 45
- Rank in district
- #34 of 45
- 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.
High School for Media & Communications is listed in NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT # 6; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About High School for Media & Communications
High School for Media & Communications is a public high school in New York, NY, part of New York City Geographic District # 6, serving approximately 348 students in grades 9th-12th with a 11.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.1 out of 10 and ranks #3,455 of 4,742 schools in NY. State assessment records show 69% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 67% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about High School for Media & Communications
What grades does High School for Media & Communications serve?
High School for Media & Communications serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend High School for Media & Communications?
High School for Media & Communications has an enrollment of approximately 348 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at High School for Media & Communications?
The student-teacher ratio at High School for Media & Communications is 11.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does High School for Media & Communications rank in NY?
High School for Media & Communications ranks #3,455 of 4,742 schools in NY.
What is High School for Media & Communications's MySchoolScout rating?
High School for Media & Communications has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.1 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 High School for Media & Communications?
Based on loaded state assessment records, High School for Media & Communications has 69% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 67% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).
Is High School for Media & Communications a charter school?
No, High School for Media & Communications is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is High School for Media & Communications a Title I school?
No, High School for Media & Communications is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for High School for Media & Communications?
98.9% of students at High School for Media & Communications 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
- 348
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 11.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 31
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- New York County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 63.8%
- Phone
- (212) 927-1841
- 4-Year Graduation
- 82.0%
- Area population (ZIP 10040)
- 41,581
- Area average commute
- 39 min
- Area median age
- 41.5
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 10040; 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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