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Institute for Collaborative Education

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Grades 6-12 · 345 EAST 15TH STREET · Manhattan

Peter Karp, Principal · 212-475-7972

About

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.

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Where graduates go next^[2]

· Institute for Collaborative Education
· Fiorello H. LaGuardia High School of Music & Art and Performing Arts

High schools this school’s graduates most commonly attend.

Academics

State test proficiency rates and acceleration.

ELA proficiency

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Math proficiency

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Proficiency rates are from the Grade 3–8 NYS state test (school-level).

Attendance rate

95%

Avg class size (general ed)

22.11

Avg class size (ICT)

—

Average class size by classroom setting: general education vs. ICT (Integrated Co-Teaching, where general- and special-education students learn together with two teachers). NYC DOE Class Size Report, 2021–22.

Accelerated & honors courses^[1]

Algebra II (Advanced Math)
Calculus (Advanced Math)
Chemistry (Advanced Science)
Physics (Advanced Science)
World Languages (Advanced World Languages)
World Languages (College Course [Uncredited])

High-school-credit or accelerated coursework offered.

Electives, clubs & activities^[1]

Clubs & activities: Music, Video Game club, chorus, community service, model UN, green team, skittles,Gender Sexuality Alliance (GSA)

Offerings vary year to year.

Arts offerings^[1]

Traditional and Studio Art
General Visual Arts
Digital Media Arts
Theater Making/Performance
Exploring Music

Arts and music courses offered.

Community & climate

Demographics, attendance, school survey results, and DOE quality ratings.

Quality signals

FacultyExcellentAI-estimated

Parent survey · overall positive

83%76% response rate

Student survey · overall positive

58%2% response rate

Survey topics

Safety53%city 75%

Conflicts are resolved fairly in this school.44%
I feel safe…outside around this school.56%
I feel safe…traveling between home and this school.56%
I feel safe…in the hallways, bathrooms, locker rooms, and cafeteria of this school.67%
I feel safe…in my classes at this school.67%
School Safety Agents promote a safe and respectful environment.67%
At this school students drink alcohol, use illegal drugs, or abuse prescription drugs.38%
At this school students get into physical fights.11%
At this school there is gang activity.67%

Each question’s favorable response rate; the topic score (53%) is their average, vs 75% citywide.

Bullying prevention37%city 59%

At this school students harass, bully, or intimidate other students.22%
At this school students harass, bully, or intimidate each other because of their race, religion, ethnicity, national origin, language/accent, or citizenship/immigration status.33%
At this school students harass, bully, or intimidate each other because of their gender, gender identity, gender expression, or sexual orientation.44%
At this school students harass, bully, or intimidate each other because of other differences, like different body type or disability.44%
At this school students harass, bully, or intimidate each other online (through mobile phones, social media, email, or other forms of electronic communication).44%

Each question’s favorable response rate; the topic score (37%) is their average, vs 59% citywide.

Emotional support58%city 61%

I know where to go at my school if I need additional support with my mental-health.71%
During this school year, most days I have felt happy when at school.67%
During this school year, most days I have felt safe when at school.56%
During this school year, most days I have felt optimistic when at school.67%
During this school year, most days I have felt bored when at school.33%
During this school year, most days I have felt stressed when at school.44%
During this school year, most days I have felt worried when at school.67%
There is time at school to talk about feelings and emotions.56%

Each question’s favorable response rate; the topic score (58%) is their average, vs 61% citywide.

Personal attention59%city 67%

In how many of your classes, this school year, do YOU feel the following statement is true? My teachers…ask if I have everything that I need to succeed in their class.67%
In how many of your classes, this school year, do YOU feel the following statement is true? My teachers…give me specific suggestions about how I can improve my work in class.56%
In how many of your classes, this school year, do YOU feel the following statement is true? My teachers…explain things a different way if I don't understand something in class.44%
In how many of your classes, this school year, do YOU feel the following statement is true? My teachers…support me when I am upset.56%
Adults at this school check in with me frequently about how I’m doing personally.56%
Adults at this school check in with me frequently about how I’m doing academically.67%
I feel like I belong at this school.67%

Each question’s favorable response rate; the topic score (59%) is their average, vs 67% citywide.

Academic expectations65%city 66%

The classes at this school prepare me for the next step in my education.67%
In how many of your classes …are you challenged?.89%
In how many of your classes …do your teachers have high expectations for you?.56%
In how many of your classes …are you encouraged to work in small groups?.78%
In how many of your classes …do your teachers want you to become better thinkers, not just memorize things?.67%
In how many of your classes …do you get so focused on learning during class activities that you lose track of time?.33%

Each question’s favorable response rate; the topic score (65%) is their average, vs 66% citywide.

Clear instruction59%city 73%

In how many of your classes, this school year, do YOU feel the following statement is true? My teachers make learning expectations clear.44%
In how many of your classes, this school year, do YOU feel the following statement is true? Class assignments are purposeful in learning the course content.67%
In how many of your classes, this school year, do YOU feel the following statement is true? The work I do in class is good preparation for class assignments, projects, and assessments.56%
In how many of your classes, this school year, do YOU feel the following statement is true? I learn a lot from feedback on my work.67%

Each question’s favorable response rate; the topic score (59%) is their average, vs 73% citywide.

College & career guidance60%city 82%

Adults at this school (including teachers, administrators, counselors, and the principal)… meet with me to discuss what I plan to do after high school. [Grades 9-12].60%
Adults at this school (including teachers, administrators, counselors, and the principal)… encourage me to continue my education after high school. [Grades 9-12].80%
Adults at this school (including teachers, administrators, counselors, and the principal)… provide me with information about the college application process. [Grades 9-12].60%
Adults at this school (including teachers, administrators, counselors, and the principal)… help me plan for how to meet my future career goals. [Grades 9-12].60%
Adults at this school (including teachers, administrators, counselors, and the principal)… encourage students of all races, ethnicities, genders, cultures, and backgrounds to take challenging classes. [Grades 9-12].60%
Adults at this school (including teachers, administrators, counselors, and the principal)… advise me to take advanced courses. [Grades 9-12].40%

Each question’s favorable response rate; the topic score (60%) is their average, vs 82% citywide.

Family outreach89%city 94%

School staff regularly communicate with me about how I can help my child learn.83%
Teachers work closely with me to meet my child's needs.79%
My child's school communicates with me in a language that I can understand.99%
I am greeted warmly when I contact or visit the school.96%
My child's school will make me aware if there are any concerns about my child’s social or emotional well-being.88%

Each question’s favorable response rate; the topic score (89%) is their average, vs 94% citywide.

Student–teacher trust67%city 82%

There is at least one adult at my school that I can confide in.67%
My teachers are open to students' ideas, suggestions, and comments.67%
My teachers always do what they say they will do.56%
My teachers treat me with respect.78%

Each question’s favorable response rate; the topic score (67%) is their average, vs 82% citywide.

Parent–teacher trust92%city 95%

I feel respected by my child's teachers.97%
Staff at this school work hard to build trusting relationships with parents/guardians like me.92%
My child's teachers treat me as a partner in educating my child.86%

Each question’s favorable response rate; the topic score (92%) is their average, vs 95% citywide.

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Collaborative Teachers

Cultural Awareness and Inclusive Classroom Instruction64%city 85%

My teachers use examples of students’ different races and cultures in their lessons to make learning more meaningful for me.67%
My teachers use examples of students’ different backgrounds and families in their lessons to make learning more meaningful for me.67%
I see a variety of races, ethnicities, cultures, and backgrounds positively represented in the curriculum.56%
I see a variety of genders, gender identities and expressions and sexual orientations positively represented in the curriculum.56%
At this school, we have productive conversations about race and racism where I feel my voice is heard.56%
My teachers treat students of different races, cultures, or backgrounds equally.78%
My teachers treat students of different genders, gender identities and expressions and sexual orientations equally.67%
I feel that my teachers respect my culture, background, and identity.67%

Each question’s favorable response rate; the topic score (64%) is their average, vs 85% citywide.

Supportive Environment

Conflict Resolution67%city 79%

When a conflict arises, school staff use questions to encourage reflection and resolve it.67%

Each question’s favorable response rate; the topic score (67%) is their average, vs 79% citywide.

Effective School Leadership

Inclusive Leadership90%city 93%

The principal/school leader at this school…puts decisions made with families into action.92%
The principal/school leader at this school…works to create a sense of community in the school.95%
The principal/school leader at this school…ensures families are comfortable communicating with the school.95%
I have the opportunity to work with adults at this school to make decisions in important areas that impact my life (e.g. instruction, safety, conflict resolution, etc.).78%

Each question’s favorable response rate; the topic score (90%) is their average, vs 93% citywide.

Strong Family-Community Ties

Strong Relationships62%city 90%

At this school, my child receives what they need to achieve their Individualized Education Plan (IEP) goal(s). [Families of students with IEPs].62%

Each question’s favorable response rate; the topic score (62%) is their average, vs 90% citywide.

Parent Involvement in School55%city 63%

Since the beginning of the school year, how often have you…communicated with your child's teachers about your child's performance?.82%
Since the beginning of the school year, how often have you…seen your child’s projects, artwork, homework, tests, or quizzes?.78%
I know how to contact the Parent Coordinator at my child’s school.5%

Each question’s favorable response rate; the topic score (55%) is their average, vs 63% citywide.

Trust

Parent-Principal Trust92%city 94%

I feel respected by my child's principal/school leader.93%
I trust the principal/school leader at their word (to do what they say that they will do).91%
The principal/school leader is an effective manager who makes the school run smoothly.92%

Each question’s favorable response rate; the topic score (92%) is their average, vs 94% citywide.

Student-Student Trust56%city 70%

Most students at this school treat each other with respect.56%
Most students treat students from different cultures or backgrounds equally.56%

Each question’s favorable response rate; the topic score (56%) is their average, vs 70% citywide.

Overall positive % is averaged across every Pos/Neg survey question per respondent group (school year 2023-2024). Survey topics are the DOE’s framework measures (each the average favorable response across its questions; expand a topic to see them and the citywide average); the dimension scores themselves are no longer in the public data file.^[3]

Operational health

Attendance

95%

Chronic absenteeism

14%

Suspension rate

Teachers^[7]

Teachers with 4+ years' experience

74%

Students per teacher

5:1

Teaching out of certification

31%

Teacher experience and certification from the NYSED School Report Card (2024–25); students per teacher = enrollment ÷ reported teachers. Fewer than 4 years counts as inexperienced.

Student body

Race / ethnicity^[4]

Asian 6%
Black 11%
Hispanic 20%
White 50%
Multiracial 9%

School-level totals; may not sum to 100% due to rounding and small subgroup suppression.

Gender^[4]

Female 52%
Male 48%

Female / male shares as published by the DOE; other gender identities aren’t reported in the source data.

Enrollment

201

Economic Need Index

45%

Free / reduced lunch

35%

English learners

Students with IEPs

26%

Admissions

Seats, applicants, and admissions method from the most recent cycle. Where the school enrolls separate tracks (general ed, students with disabilities, specialized education), each track is shown on its own row, with its priority order beneath it.

The Institute For Collaborative Education

Program code M407M · Cycle 2024-2025

Open enrollmentProject-basedDanceHumanities & writingInstrumental musicScience & mathTheaterVisual arts

171 applicants · 49 seats last year; every priority group with applicants received offers.

priority group	Seats	Applicants	Apps / seat
General education	49	171	3.00
↳ Priority to applicants whose sibling(s) will be enrolled in this school next year	<20	<20	1.00
↳ Then to New York City residents	60	160	2.67

Last year’s published figures. Schools make more offers than seats because not everyone enrolls, so offers can exceed seats. Counts under 10 are suppressed (shown as “<10”).

FRPL set-aside: 50.0% of seats are reserved for students who qualify for free or reduced-price lunch.

Eligibility

Open to New York City residents

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How to read Apps / seat and where the outlook buckets come from is explained in our methodology.

Location & commute

Where the school is and how to get there.

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Where graduates go next[2]

Accelerated & honors courses[1]

Electives, clubs & activities[1]

Arts offerings[1]