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 1,533 students in grades 9-12, High School Of Fashion Industries ranks in the top 20% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 83% (which is higher than the New York state average of 46%). 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 60% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Vocational school / Magnet School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,533 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 95%
- Graduation Rate: 95% (Top 30% in NY)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20%
- Math Proficiency: 83% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 60-69% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 97% (Top 5%)
- 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
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
High School Of Fashion Industries's student population of 1,533 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 123 teachers has grown by 17% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
1,533 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
123 teachers
Year Founded
1926
School Rankings
High School Of Fashion Industries ranks within the top 20% of all 4,377 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 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#705 out of 4377 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
83%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-69%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
97%
78%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
11:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
4%
10%
Hispanic
59%
30%
Black
29%
16%
White
5%
40%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
95%
87%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
78%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Mikey The Falcon
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is High School Of Fashion Industries's ranking?
High School Of Fashion Industries is ranked #705 out of 4,377 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% 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?
83% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% 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 95%, which is higher than the New York state average of 87%.
How many students attend High School Of Fashion Industries?
1,533 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 School District.
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