Facing History School, The

DBN 02M303· High School· Manhattan· District 2

About this school

Our school graduates lifelong learners who are leaders in their communities. Our students complete inquiry based, Performance-Based Assessment Tasks (PBATs) as a replacement for the Regents exams (except ELA) and graduate with a Regents Diploma. We prepare our students academically, socially, and emotionally through project based learning, art integration with studio classes, a College 101 course, and a four-year advisory program. We foster a college-going culture and provide a great deal of support to our students for college and career readiness. In choosing FHS, you are choosing to think deeply about yesterday, today, and tomorrow, and how to make positive difference in the world.

Enrollment

331

Economic need index

86.0%

Free/reduced lunch

80.7%

ELL students

0.13

SWD

0.296

Demographics

Asian0.015

Black0.272

Hispanic0.637

White0.039

Multi-racial0.009

Academic opportunities

AP courses

AP English Literature and Composition, AP Statistics

Performance-Based Assessments (PBATs): Students present projects in all core subjects and take the ELA Regents to graduate with a Regents diploma.

Our lead partner, Facing History, supports engaging, real-world curriculum, opportunities for internships, leadership, and community involvement.

Contact

Phone: 212-757-2680
Email: dana@facinghistoryschool.org
Website: www.facinghistoryschool.org
Subway: C, E to 50th St

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Frequently asked

Where is Facing History School, The?

Facing History School, The is located at 525 WEST 50TH STREET MANHATTAN NY 10019 in Manhattan. The school's BBL is 1010790029.0.

What is the DBN for Facing History School, The?

The DBN (District Borough Number) for Facing History School, The is 02M303.

How many students attend Facing History School, The?

Facing History School, The reported 331.0 total students enrolled (most recent demographic snapshot).

What grades does Facing History School, The serve?

Facing History School, The serves grades 9 to 12.