Institute for Collaborative Education

The Institute for Collaborative Education (ICE), a small 6-12 school in Manhattan's Gramercy Park, is known for its progressive, project-based curriculum that emphasizes student-centered inquiry and critical thinking over standardized testing. The school boasts exceptional outcomes, with a 99% four-year graduation rate and 81.5% college enrollment, both well above citywide medians. English Regents pass rates are also very strong at 95.4%. Parents frequently describe a close-knit, "family feel" community and express high satisfaction with the school's supportive environment. Teachers are widely praised for their dedication and engagement. However, the small size means limited course offerings, with no Advanced Placement classes, and some perceive math and science programs as less robust than humanities and arts. Student surveys indicate concerns regarding conflict resolution, bullying, and physical altercations, suggesting a need for improved climate and safety. Seniors benefit from full-semester internships, and the school is part of a consortium that allows for performance-based assessments instead of most Regents exams. The school shares a building, the former Stuyvesant High School, with other programs.