The New York City Museum School is a public school for grades 9–12 on West 17th Street in Chelsea, Manhattan, New York City, United States. It shares a building with the New York City Lab School for Collaborative Studies.
Serving 481 students in grades 9-12, Nyc Museum School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60-69% (which is higher than the New York state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 90-94% (which is higher than the New York state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 65% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New York state average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 481 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 65%
- Graduation Rate: ≥95% (Top 10% in NY)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20%
- Math Proficiency: 60-69% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 90-94% (Top 5%)
- Science Proficiency: ≥95% (Top 5%)
- Attendance Zone: The NYC Museum School serves a large attendance zone in New York, NY, covering approximately 468.2 square miles. Families within this area can typically expect a 20-30 minute drive to the school, with the furthest edge located about 22 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Nyc Museum School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Nyc Museum School's student population of 481 students has grown by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 32 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
481 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
32 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1994
School Calendar
School Rankings
Nyc Museum School ranks within the top 20% of all 4,346 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Nyc Museum School is 0.75, which is more 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
#561 out of 4346 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-69%
52%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
90-94%
49%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥95%
78%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
11:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
19%
10%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
30%
31%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Black
7%
15%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
White
35%
39%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
7%
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)5.6%
34.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
52%
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
School Mascot
Greg The Gator
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Nyc Museum School's ranking?
Nyc Museum School is ranked #561 out of 4,346 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in New York.
What schools are Nyc Museum School often compared to?
Nyc Museum Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Nyc Lab High School For Collaborative Studies by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
60-69% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% NY state average), while 90-94% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
What is the graduation rate of Nyc Museum School?
The graduation rate of Nyc Museum School is 95%, which is higher than the New York state average of 87.2%.
How many students attend Nyc Museum School?
481 students attend Nyc Museum School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
35% of Nyc Museum School students are White, 30% of students are Hispanic, 19% of students are Asian, 7% of students are Black, 7% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Nyc Museum School?
Nyc Museum School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Nyc Museum School offer ?
Nyc Museum School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Nyc Museum School part of?
Nyc Museum School is part of New York City Geographic District # 2.
School Reviews
5 10/10/2025
NYC Museum School is a school to look out for! The teachers care, Great AP classes, college support! Sports are great and collaborate with LAB High School, who are also in the same building. This opens up a greater friend base and broadens team spirit! The principal and vice principals care about this school, the teachers, kids, and parents! The new PTA is made up of motivated and smart parents that are working hard to make a difference! This is a school that is getting better with every year! My daughter loves this school and is so happy to go to school every day. What sets this school apart from others is the 1 week module's 4 times a year, in which, the kids visit a diverse group of museums and integrate their visits with the curriculum they are learning! This is a great way to take advantage of NYC's resources! The school is small and mostly on one floor but shares a beautiful theater, lunchroom, and a gym with Lab middle and high school! They just had a lovely remodel of their front and internal courtyards where the kids can sit and chill or study! Look out for this school!!!!
2 10/10/2025
If you don't share the views of others when it comes to anything related to politics, you will be bullied. They do not accept people with different opinions in this high school.
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