Stephen T. Mather Building Arts & Craftsmanship High School

Stephen T. Mather Building Arts & Craftsmanship High School in Manhattan serves grades 9-12, offering a distinctive Career and Technical Education (CTE) program in historic preservation, developed in partnership with the National Park Service. The curriculum emphasizes hands-on skills in carpentry, masonry, landscape management, and decorative finishing, complemented by project-based learning and advanced placement courses. Students engage in work-based learning trips and internships, preparing them for both college and skilled trades. The school fosters a supportive and safe environment, reflected in overwhelmingly positive parent survey responses and high student satisfaction with safety and fair conflict resolution. While the 4-year graduation rate of 85% is at the citywide 25th percentile, and college enrollment at 43.8% is below the citywide 25th percentile, the school's focus extends to career entry. Regents pass rates are generally low across most subjects, though English Regents performance is more moderate. The school, with an enrollment of 339, is housed in the Graphic Arts Educational Campus, providing access to shared facilities like science labs, a library, and a gym.