East Side Community High School or East Side Community School is a public school at 420 East 12th Street in the East Village neighborhood of Manhattan in New York City. Founded in 1991, it is for students from the 6th to 12th grade. Its principal is Mark Federman.
Serving 693 students in grades 6-12, East Side Community School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-44% (which is lower than the New York state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-64% (which is higher than the New York state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 84% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New York state average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 6-12
- Enrollment: 693 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 84%
- Graduation Rate: ≥95% (Top 10% in NY)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 40-44% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 50-59% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: East Side Community School serves a large attendance area of approximately 468.2 square miles in New York, NY, with a typical drive to the school taking 20-30 minutes and an average distance of 12.2 miles from the school to the edge of the zone, extending up to 21.9 miles at its furthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
East Side Community School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
School Overview
East Side Community School's student population of 693 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 72 teachers has grown by 20% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
693 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
72 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1991
School Calendar
Campus Size
1 acre
School Rankings
East Side Community School ranks within the top 50% of all 4,346 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of East Side Community School is 0.64, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.73. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1920 out of 4346 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
52%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
49%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-59%
78%
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
11:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
1%
1%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
6%
10%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
55%
31%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Black
17%
15%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
White
16%
39%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
5%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
≥95%
87.2%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)20.8%
34.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
66%
55%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
2%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
White, Blue
School Mascot
Eagle
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is East Side Community School's ranking?
East Side Community School is ranked #1920 out of 4,346 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in New York.
What schools are East Side Community School often compared to?
East Side Community Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Tompkins Square Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% NY state average), while 60-64% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
What is the graduation rate of East Side Community School?
The graduation rate of East Side Community School is 95%, which is higher than the New York state average of 87.2%.
How many students attend East Side Community School?
693 students attend East Side Community School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
55% of East Side Community School students are Hispanic, 17% of students are Black, 16% of students are White, 6% of students are Asian, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of East Side Community School?
East Side Community School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does East Side Community School offer ?
East Side Community School offers enrollment in grades 6-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is East Side Community School part of?
East Side Community School is part of New York City Geographic District # 1.
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