School of the Future is a public high school that is located at East 22nd Street, in the Gramercy Park neighborhood of New York City. The school serves grades six through 12 and is part of the New York City Department of Education. School of the Future, a small school, was founded in 1990 with funding from Apple Inc. It is a member of the Coalition of Essential Schools, a league of schools dedicated to small class sizes and student-centered learning.
The school follows a block schedule and students have a full day of classes for their entire stay at the school. Students are offered opportunities such as internships, art and theater programs, a computer science program, international and national trips and more. Although the school is unable to have a home field for sporting events, the school does have eight varsity and two junior varsity teams which include baseball, softball, basketball, soccer, and volleyball. School of the Future is a highly rated, public school with over 700 students.
School of the Future values research, teamwork, problem-solving and innovative thinking making it the perfect place for a student to succeed in academics.
School of the Future High School
Public Middle, High School
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Grade 6-12
127 E 22nd St,
New York, NY
New York City Geographic District No. 2
School Details
Head of School
Principal - Ms. Stacy Goldstein
Student Teacher Ratio
12:1
Average SAT Score
1190
Average ACT Score
25
Math Proficiency
52%
Reading Proficiency
70%
Average GPA
3.54
Graduation Rate
95%
Niche Grade
B
A-
A-
B-
B-
C-
C+
B
Source: Niche
Niche Grade Details
Academics
Average GPA
3.54
Reading Proficiency
70%
Math Proficiency
52%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
12:1
Teachers
62
Full Time Teachers
62
Teachers in First or Second Year
13.2%
College Prep
Average SAT
1190
Math
580
Verbal
600
Average ACT
25
Math
24
English
26
Reading
26
Science
24
Number of AP Courses
1
AP Pass Rate
53.8%
Other AP Enrollment
Average
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Average
Boys Athletic Participation
Low
GreatSchools Rating
Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating Details
Test Scores
Science
6%
State Average
20%
Math
13%
State Average
22%
Teachers and Staff
Students Per Counselor
183:1
Student Diversity
Male
53.3%
Female
46.4%
White
42.9%
Hispanic
19%
Asian or Pacific Islander
15.9%
Black
13%
Two or more races
7.8%
Native American
<1%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<1%
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
96 Students
New York University
89 Students
Stony Brook University
83 Students
CUNY Hunter College
66 Students
Syracuse University
63 Students
University at Albany, SUNY
53 Students
Boston University
51 Students
University at Buffalo, SUNY
49 Students
Pace University
45 Students
Cornell University
36 Students
What Students Want to Study
Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Business
48 Students
Psychology
45 Students
Political Science and Government
36 Students
Biology
28 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies
25 Students
Computer Science
24 Students
Economics
23 Students
Finance
19 Students
Nursing
17 Students
History
17 Students
This School’s Reviews
Niche Reviews
4/4/2025
No diversity whatsoever, everyone is either white or asian. The gym is also a joke. Same with the lunch!!!
6/28/2023
The best part about School of the Future are the teachers and the support they give to their students. However, the worst part would be the grading system, it's easy for kids to pass due to the curve in grading policy.
4/24/2022
I am a senior at school of the future and have enjoyed my time attending school here. I like the diversity and the dedication of the teachers and staff to make sure everyone has the chance to achieve their highest potential.
GreatSchools Reviews
1/26/2024
Terrible school! Absolutely no structure or consequences. Kids aren’t given any homework, they’re encouraged to use AI to write essays. My son is completely unprepared for college and has simply learned that as long as he turns something in, he will get a good grade. Even if he doesn’t turn anything...
11/14/2023
I am a parent of a middle school student and I cannot get my child out of this school fast enough. I would NOT recommend this school for middle school or high school because their approach to academics is lackadaisical at best. Even though the school has some good teachers and the community is good,...
8/18/2016
Although I will praise the school for its emphasis on academics, I have to point out that the middle school principal does a disservice to her students when she minimizes complaints of bullying at the school. Her attitude is "KIDS WILL BE KIDS" " IT IS A TOUGH WORLD OUT THERE SO THEY SHOULD GET USE...
4/10/2015
Ok, SOF is what you make of it, if you are a parent right now thinking about where to send your child to high school read this before, and evaluate if your child would excel in this type of environment. To put it short SOF is like a small liberal privet school with a very diverse community and a NYC...
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Average Home Value
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Average House Size
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School of the Future High 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. 2 in New York. The school has a total enrollment of 731 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 12:1. Academic records show that 52% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 70% are proficient in reading. School of the Future High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of B+ and a GreatSchools Rating of 8 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.54, the graduation rate is 95%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1190 and an ACT score of 25. The average home value in this area is $1,513,052. Discover additional schools in the area, like Repertory Company High School for Theatre Arts, University Neighborhood High School, Xavier High School, and more. Learn more about what New York has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near School of the Future High School.