New York City Museum School

New York City Museum School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
333 W 17th St,  New York, NY
New York City Geographic District No. 2
3.6
3.7
499 Students
A
Niche Grade
NYC Museum School opened in 1994 as a fully accredited school and was co-founded by Sonnet Takahisa and Ron Chaluisan. For a modern, interactive and college-leveled education, parents have seen tremendous success from their enrolled students at New York City Museum School, a public school in Chelsea. The curriculum engages weekly visits to museums all over New York City, where a teacher conducts class alongside museum staff. These on-site lessons are supplementary to the standard courses held inside. The school ensures that it meets the Common Core Learning Standards and the New York State and New York City Learning Standards. NYC Museum School has around 450 students in grades nine through 12. NYC Museum School is partnered with the Metropolitan Museum of Art, the Museum of the City of New York, the Japan Society and the Rubin Museum of Art. In addition to museums, students can take Spanish, French, Japanese, physical education and art classes. If they are interested in athletics, the school offers extracurriculars such as basketball, soccer, baseball, softball, tennis and more. After-school clubs are abundant at NYC Museum School. Student government, photography club, chess club, Hudson Sail and more are available to students. NYC Museum School creates a unique high school experience by providing students with a well-rounded and enjoyable education.

School Details

Head of School
Principal - Ms. Darlene Miller
Student Teacher Ratio
14:1
Average SAT Score
1230
Average ACT Score
27
Math Proficiency
95%
Reading Proficiency
92%
Average GPA
3.58
Graduation Rate
95%

Niche Grade

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

Academics
Average GPA
3.58
Reading Proficiency
92%
Math Proficiency
95%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
14:1
Teachers
34
Full Time Teachers
34
Teachers in First or Second Year
0%
College Prep
Average SAT
1230
Math
620
Verbal
610
Average ACT
27
Math
25
English
27
Reading
29
Science
26
Number of AP Courses
4
AP Pass Rate
65.8%
AP Math Enrollment
High
AP Science Enrollment
Very High
Other AP Enrollment
Average
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Very Low
Boys Athletic Participation
Very Low

GreatSchools Rating

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Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
213:1

Student Diversity

Female
53.7%
Male
46.3%
White
38.2%
Hispanic
24.6%
Asian or Pacific Islander
19.4%
Two or more races
8.5%
Black
8.1%
Native American
<1%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<1%

School Rankings

#9 Niche Standout HS in New York
#22 Most Diverse Public 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.
New York University 153 Students
Stony Brook University 139 Students
Binghamton University, SUNY 136 Students
Boston University 114 Students
Syracuse University 99 Students
CUNY Hunter College 91 Students
Fordham University 82 Students
Northeastern University 76 Students
University at Buffalo, SUNY 72 Students
CUNY Baruch College 65 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Business 100 Students
Psychology 94 Students
Biology 56 Students
Computer Science 52 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 40 Students
Nursing 39 Students
Political Science and Government 34 Students
Marketing 33 Students
Finance 30 Students
Pre-Law Studies 26 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.6 183 Reviews
4.0 Junior
5/31/2023
I really enjoy module week which our school provides. These seminars take place in October, December, March, and May and last an entire week. Instead of attending our normal lectures during these module weeks, we spend the entire week at various museums and cultural organizations throughout the city.
5.0 Senior
2/5/2023
Great school with amazing principal, teachers, and administration. I definitely feel prepared for college. Workload is manageable and students constantly strive to succeed. We don't have music besides for a guitar club.
5.0 Freshman
11/13/2022
Great experience, I very much enjoy the diversity and culture we experience in this school. Most importantly our ties to museums across New York City help shine a new and engaging light on education.
GreatSchools Reviews
3.7 14 Reviews
1.0 other
4/5/2025
Disgusting. The administration cares only for themselves and how they look to the parents. Teachers, including subs, are treated poorly by the administration and the kids alike. The union rep is also untrustworthy. I would look elsewhere.
1.0 other
2/10/2024
The staff are exhausting and management has no clue what they're doing.
5.0 parent
4/12/2023
I have one child who graduated and another family member in attendance at this high school. The administrators and staff are very committed to setting these kids up for successful college careers. Well over 90% of the kids at this school take at least one AP or advanced placement class. It is a safe...
5.0 parent
10/19/2021
Dedicated teachers and administration. Solid, traditional academics offered with unique module program that makes the most of living and learning in NYC. Students get a lot of support and help throughout the years and with college prep.

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New York City Museum School is a public school for students in grades 9-12 in New York, NY and is served by the New York City Geographic District No. 2 in New York. The school has a total enrollment of 499 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 14:1. Academic records show that 95% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 92% are proficient in reading. New York City Museum School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of A and a GreatSchools Rating of 9 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.58, the graduation rate is 95%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1230 and an ACT score of 27. The average home value in this area is $2,230,891. Discover additional schools in the area, like Landmark High School, Manhattan Village Academy, N.Y.C. Lab School for Collaborative Studies, and more. Learn more about what New York has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near New York City Museum School.

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