The High School for Environmental Studies is a public high school in the Hell’s Kitchen neighborhood of New York City that serves over 1,300 students in grades nine through 12. Opened in 1993, the school’s red brick school building with its ornate front entrance was once a prominent movie studio for the Fox Film Corporation in the early 20th century.
The school focuses on curating a collaborative learning environment that promotes leadership among students and active, welcoming school community. The educational mission and philosophy of the High School for Environmental Studies is organized into the “Three Roots”—"Knowing Every Student Well, Equity and Rigor in the Classroom, and Environmental and Climate Justice."
The school's academic focus is a STEM-based curriculum that prepares students to be college-bound and career-ready upon high school graduation. Guidance counselors work with the same group of students for all four years of high school to give them stability and individualized attention as they navigate their coursework and prepare for the future.
Among the amenities at the High School of Environmental Studies is a student rooftop garden with chickens and a broadcast media center donated by CBS. Student also enjoy a range of extracurricular activities, including an award-winning robotics program, National Honor Society, various special interest clubs and athletics. Admission to The High School of Environmental Studies is conducted through the New York City school lottery system, which students apply to after middle school.
High School for Environmental Studies
Public High School
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Grade 9-12
444 W 56th St,
New York, NY
New York City Geographic District No. 2
School Details
Head of School
Principal - Ms. Amber Najmi Shadid
Student Teacher Ratio
14:1
Average SAT Score
1130
Average ACT Score
22
Math Proficiency
77%
Reading Proficiency
42%
Average GPA
3.45
Graduation Rate
89%
Niche Grade
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Niche Grade Details
Academics
Average GPA
3.45
Reading Proficiency
42%
Math Proficiency
77%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
14:1
Teachers
78
Full Time Teachers
78
Teachers in First or Second Year
11.9%
College Prep
Average SAT
1130
Math
570
Verbal
560
Average ACT
22
Math
21
English
23
Reading
24
Science
21
Number of AP Courses
12
AP Pass Rate
39.3%
AP Math Enrollment
High
AP Science Enrollment
Very High
Other AP Enrollment
High
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Very Low
Boys Athletic Participation
Very Low
GreatSchools Rating
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GreatSchools Rating Details
Teachers and Staff
Students Per Counselor
218:1
Student Diversity
Female
52.5%
Male
47.3%
Hispanic
54.8%
White
13.7%
Black
12.7%
Asian or Pacific Islander
11.6%
Two or more races
5.9%
Native American
<1%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<1%
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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.
New York University
256 Students
CUNY Hunter College
213 Students
Stony Brook University
191 Students
Fordham University
165 Students
Binghamton University, SUNY
162 Students
Pace University
143 Students
Syracuse University
133 Students
Cornell University
123 Students
CUNY City College of New York
117 Students
Boston University
114 Students
What Students Want to Study
Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Psychology
133 Students
Business
123 Students
Biology
108 Students
Nursing
84 Students
Computer Science
81 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies
54 Students
Political Science and Government
37 Students
Finance
37 Students
Accounting
35 Students
Economics
34 Students
This School’s Reviews
Niche Reviews
6/27/2023
All the teachers really went out of their way to help the students. There was always someone you can confide in whether or be student or staff. The resources the schools offered and provided allowed me to jump ahead in my studies. It truly was a good experience with great memories. There isn't anything I would change every school has there bad and good parts.
12/24/2022
HSES honestly has a wonderful environment. The students and staff are very welcoming, even though some teachers do butt into the conversation sometimes. The school isn't confusing to navigate and there's a big amount of space in the classrooms.
9/11/2022
It was mostly good. The teachers try and relate to you and teach you even if you are struggling. The clubs, athletic teams are good
GreatSchools Reviews
3/10/2022
This school is very great all the teacher's are excellent. The students are good as well I loved it here at hses THEY GOT GREAT CLUBS TOO! All the teacher's are very nice and funny and comfortable to be around amazing school!
2/20/2019
It’s ok it’s not a bad school we just have some problems.
11/2/2018
I wish I could go to another school but I cant and I'm stuck here.
10/27/2018
I just started but it’s been the best
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About Hell's Kitchen
List Price Range
$317K - $1.6M
Homes For Sale
3
Average Home Value
$1,113,107
% Renters
88%
Household Income
$126,135
% of College Grads
72%
Median Age
40
Average House Size
1,577 Sq Ft
% Commercial Property
91.9%
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Parks in this Area
Clinton Cove at Hudson River Park
- Boating
- Picnic Area
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Tom Otterness Playground
Hell's Kitchen Park
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- Trails
Matthews-Palmer Playground
- Basketball
- Playground
Hudson River Park
- Bike Trails
- Dog Park
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Ramon Aponte Park
- Playground
- Waterpark
DeWitt Clinton Park
- Baseball/Softball
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- Bike Trails
McCaffrey Playground
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