East Side Community School

East Side Community School

Public Middle, High School | Grade 6-12
420 E 12th St,  New York, NY
New York City Geographic District No. 1
4.4
3.9
703 Students
B+
Niche Grade
East Side Community School is a college preparatory academy that enrolls around 700 students and shares a campus with Girls Prep LES. The school has a lower than average student-to-teacher ratio of 13-to-1, in addition to a high graduation rate and an equally high percentage of graduates who enroll in college or career programs. Advanced Placement courses offered at East Side include biology, calculus, computer science and English literature. Students in every grade level compile core subject portfolios marking their academic progress, with portfolios examined and vetted twice a year and graduation dependent upon the successful completion of the portfolio process. Studio arts classes are required for all students, as are benchmark assignments such as collaborative group projects and presentations, in-depth research papers and student-designed science experiments. The school organizes various field trips throughout the school year, and offers several extracurricular activities that include athletic programs for basketball, soccer, softball and volleyball for girls, and baseball, basketball and soccer for boys. East Side Community School participates in a nonprofit program called “Facing History and Ourselves,” with curriculum centered on ethical dilemmas throughout history and in students’ everyday lives. With a larger student body and an incredibly active school environment, East Side Community School is a great college preparatory option for middle and high school students in the East Village.

School Details

Head of School
Principal - Mr. Mark Federman
Student Teacher Ratio
10:1
Average SAT Score
1130
Average ACT Score
26
Math Proficiency
37%
Reading Proficiency
62%
Average GPA
3.51
Graduation Rate
95%

Niche Grade

C+
Academics
A
Teachers
B+
College Prep
A+
Administration
A-
Resources/Facilities
A-
Clubs and Activities
B-
Sports
B+
Food
Source: Niche
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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.51
Reading Proficiency
62%
Math Proficiency
37%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
10:1
Teachers
70
Full Time Teachers
70
Teachers in First or Second Year
6%
College Prep
Average SAT
1130
Math
560
Verbal
570
Average ACT
26
Math
23
English
28
Reading
28
Science
24
Number of AP Courses
1
AP Pass Rate
17.4%
Other AP Enrollment
Low
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Low
Boys Athletic Participation
Low

GreatSchools Rating

Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating
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Test Scores

Science
0%
State Average
13%
Math
23%
State Average
20%
GreatSchools Test Scores Rating
GreatSchools
The Test Score Rating reflects annual state test results for this school compared with scores statewide.

Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
687:1

Student Diversity

Male
56.2%
Female
43.8%
Economically disadvantaged
69.5%
Male
56.2%
Hispanic
55.3%
Female
43.8%
Black
17.5%
White
16.2%
Asian or Pacific Islander
6%
Two or more races
4.2%
Limited English proficient
1.3%
Native American
<1%

School Rankings

#137 Niche Standout MS in New York
#240 Niche Standout HS in New York
Source: Niche

Specialty School Programs

AP Programs Offered
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
Athletics Program

Colleges Students are Considering

Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
Binghamton University, SUNY 79 Students
New York University 72 Students
Stony Brook University 70 Students
CUNY Hunter College 64 Students
Syracuse University 45 Students
University at Albany, SUNY 42 Students
University at Buffalo, SUNY 37 Students
CUNY Brooklyn College 37 Students
SUNY New Paltz 35 Students
Fordham University 30 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Business 56 Students
Psychology 36 Students
Biology 24 Students
Nursing 21 Students
Finance 21 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 20 Students
Computer Science 19 Students
Marketing 15 Students
Criminology 14 Students
Economics 13 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
4.4 28 Reviews
5.0 Senior
5/19/2024
My experience at East Side has been amazing and I would recommend it to any upcoming middle schoolers or high schoolers. East Side has allowed me to flourish as an individual and gain skills such as leadership and teamwork.
5.0 Senior
8/15/2023
I love East Side. The teachers are compassionate and care for their students academically and personally. You can tell they love what they do, which transfers to their teaching and their student's learning. The community is based on mutual respect and meaningful relationships with one another. I have nothing bad to say about this school from an academic and structural standpoint.
4.0 Alum
5/11/2023
I graduated from there in 2018. still stop. by from time time and visit my teachers. they ned some improvement on the outside but over all I enjoyed attneding.
GreatSchools Reviews
3.9 15 Reviews
5.0 parent
9/22/2022
I have two kids at East Side, one is white, the other, Latinx. Both my kids love, love, love the school, its culture of zero tolerance for bullying and the teachers' dedication. It's obvious that teachers at this school love their job and are strict about academics and empathetic towards their stude...
5.0 parent
4/4/2021
In response to a previous reviewer's horror about East Side's commitment to expose racism; it's all part of the white experience to recognize and accept this horrible reality, and in fact is very telling when a white person is offended by the promotion of 'woke'.I am a white parent and never felt vi...
1.0 parent
2/18/2021
The School is more interested in "WOKE" politics then possibly making our children feel dirty and horrible for simply being born white... What's next, Religion? Casting Whites as villain is vile and should be stopped.
1.0 parent
2/17/2021
School is more concerned with identity politics and wokeness than education. The principal Mark Federman being the worst offender. If you want your child exposed to true racism, send them here.

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East Side Community School is a public school for students in grades 6-12 in New York, NY and is served by the New York City Geographic District No. 1 in New York. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 703 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 10:1. Academic records show that 37% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 62% are proficient in reading. East Side Community School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of B+ and a GreatSchools Rating of 6 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.51, the graduation rate is 95%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1130 and an ACT score of 26. The average home value in this area is $1,527,440. Discover additional schools in the area, like P226M Junior High Annex, Marta Valle High School, Institute For Collaborative Education, and more. Learn more about what New York has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near East Side Community School.

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