Frank McCourt High School

Frank McCourt High School is a small Manhattan high school serving grades 9-12, known for its supportive environment and strong focus on college preparation. Parents and students often describe a close-knit community and dedicated teachers who are invested in student success. The school emphasizes mastery of 21st-century skills like collaboration, innovation, and research, preparing students for rigorous post-secondary academics and employment. Academically, the school demonstrates strong outcomes, with a graduation rate of 95.0%, which is well above the citywide median. Its college enrollment rate of 90.9% is also notably high, placing it near the top quartile of NYC schools. Regents pass rates show strong performance in English (81.4%), Global History (78.3%), and Languages Other Than English (100.0%), though results for Algebra I (41.7%) and Living Environment (44.0%) are lower. The school offers a distinctive project-based learning curriculum with interdisciplinary classes and opportunities to earn college credit through SUNY Albany-certified courses. While some parents desire more Advanced Placement (AP) courses, the existing curriculum is praised for its depth. The school is housed in the Brandeis Educational Campus on the Upper West Side, sharing facilities like a black box theater, dance studio, and auditorium with other schools.