School of the Future is a public secondary school located at 127 East 22nd Street at Lexington Avenue, in the Gramercy Park neighborhood of the borough of Manhattan in New York City. It serves grades 6 through 12 as a part of the New York City Department of Education, and accepts students from around the entire city.
Serving 727 students in grades 6-12, School Of The Future High 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 65-69% (which is higher than the New York state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70% (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 59% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is lower than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (2025-26)
- Grades: 6-12
- Enrollment: 727 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 59%
- Graduation Rate: ≥95% (Top 10% in NY)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20%
- Math Proficiency: 65-69% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 70% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 70-79% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
School Of The Future High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Graduation Rate
Diversity
School Overview
School Of The Future High School's student population of 727 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 62 teachers has grown by 26% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
727 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
62 teachers
Year Founded
1990
Colors
White, Navy Blue
School Motto
Where students transform intellectually, emotionally, and socially
School Mascot
Eagles
School Rankings
School Of The Future High 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 School Of The Future High School is 0.74, which is more 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
#847 out of 4346 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
70%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-79%
78%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
11:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
15%
10%
Hispanic
22%
30%
Black
14%
16%
White
41%
40%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥95%
87%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
45%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Eagles
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is School Of The Future High School's ranking?
School Of The Future High School is ranked #847 out of 4,346 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in New York.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
65-69% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% NY state average), while 70% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
What is the graduation rate of School Of The Future High School?
The graduation rate of School Of The Future High School is 95%, which is higher than the New York state average of 87%.
How many students attend School Of The Future High School?
727 students attend School Of The Future High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
41% of School Of The Future High School students are White, 22% of students are Hispanic, 15% of students are Asian, 14% of students are Black, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of School Of The Future High School?
School Of The Future High School has a student ration of 12:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does School Of The Future High School offer ?
School Of The Future High School offers enrollment in grades 6-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is School Of The Future High School part of?
School Of The Future High School is part of New York City Geographic District # 2.
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