High School of Fashion Industries is a secondary school located in Manhattan, New York City, New York. HSFI serves grades 9 through 12 and is a part of the New York City Department of Education.
Serving 1,455 students in grades 9-12, High School Of Fashion Industries ranks in the bottom 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 24% (which is lower than the New York state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-69% (which is higher than the New York state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New York state average of 61% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- School Type: Vocational school / Magnet School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,455 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 95%
- Graduation Rate: 91% (Top 50% in NY)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 24% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 60-69% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 97% (Top 5%)
- Attendance Zone: The High School of Fashion Industries serves a large attendance zone of approximately 287.7 square miles in New York, NY, with a typical drive to the school taking 15-20 minutes and an average distance of 10.1 miles to the edge of the zone, extending up to 21.4 miles at its furthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
High School Of Fashion Industries ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
School Overview
High School Of Fashion Industries's student population of 1,455 students has declined by 13% over five school years.
The teacher population of 122 teachers has grown by 23% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
1,455 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
122 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1926
School Calendar
School Rankings
High School Of Fashion Industries ranks within the bottom 50% of all 4,346 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of High School Of Fashion Industries is 0.57, 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
#2503 out of 4346 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
24%
52%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-69%
49%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
97%
78%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
11:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
1%
1%
Showing 2013–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
4%
10%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
59%
31%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Black
29%
15%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
White
5%
39%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
2%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
91%
87.2%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)43.2%
34.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
78%
55%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
2%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
School Mascot
Mikey The Falcon
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is High School Of Fashion Industries's ranking?
High School Of Fashion Industries is ranked #2503 out of 4,346 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New York.
What schools are High School Of Fashion Industries often compared to?
High School Of Fashion Industriesis often viewed alongside schools like Art And Design High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% NY state average), while 60-69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
What is the graduation rate of High School Of Fashion Industries?
The graduation rate of High School Of Fashion Industries is 91%, which is higher than the New York state average of 87.2%.
How many students attend High School Of Fashion Industries?
1,455 students attend High School Of Fashion Industries.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
59% of High School Of Fashion Industries students are Hispanic, 29% of students are Black, 5% of students are White, 4% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of High School Of Fashion Industries?
High School Of Fashion Industries has a student ration of 12:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does High School Of Fashion Industries offer ?
High School Of Fashion Industries offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is High School Of Fashion Industries part of?
High School Of Fashion Industries is part of New York City Geographic District # 2.
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