47 The American Sign Language and English Secondary School: admissions and school facts
47 The American Sign Language and English Secondary School (DBN 02M047) is a New York City public high school in Gramercy, Manhattan with one admissions program. Admission: Screened. Its average SAT is 885 (2024-25), against a median of 871.5 across NYC high schools. 100% of students graduate in four years.
- Programs
- 1
- Average SAT
- 885
- NYC median 871.5
- 4-year graduation
- 100%
- College and career rate
- 75%
- Students
- 122
- Applicants per seat
- 1
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How to get in
Seats and applicants are from the DOE directory for the Fall 2025 admissions round. Rules can change: confirm them on MySchools.
ScreenedM54A
Focus: Humanities & Interdisciplinary
The school ranks students by its own criteria (usually grades, sometimes attendance and tests). Seats are offered by rank within each priority group.
54 seats · 45 applicants · 1 per seat
About the school
At "47" the American Sign Language and English High School, we believe that all students have the right to learn in an inclusive, academically rigorous environment. Our graduates emerge proficient in American Sign Language (ASL). Our small school community nurtures responsible citizens of the world, addressing all aspects of young adult development by providing the necessary individual supports for our students to be college and career ready.
Courses and languages
Languages: American Sign Language
AP courses (9): Biology, Calculus AB, Computer Science A, English Language and Composition, English Literature and Composition, Environmental Science, Human Geography, Statistics, World History: Modern
Sports and clubs
Girls: Indoor Track, Outdoor Track, Volleyball
Boys: Basketball, Indoor Track, Outdoor Track, Soccer
Co-ed: Stunt
Clubs: Anime, Boardgames, Crochet, Dungeons and Dragons, Fashion, Fitness, Gender Sexuality Alliance (GSA), Literary Magazine, National Honor Society, Performing Arts, Student Equity, and Student Government
Students
- Girls
- 55%
- English language learners
- 7%
- Students with disabilities
- 34%
- Economic need index
- 87%
- Asian
- 7%
- Black
- 21%
- Hispanic
- 63%
- White
- 6%
- Multi-racial
- 2%
- Native American
- 1%
What the school community says
Share of positive answers in the 2026 NYC School Survey. This is a DOE survey, not a rating from us.
- Students feel safe
- 90%
- Rigorous instruction
- 61%
- Supportive environment
- 62%
- Family and community ties
- 92%
Location and getting there
- Address
- 223 East 23 Street, New York, NY 10010
- Neighborhood
- Gramercy
- Subway
- 6 to 23rd St; L to 3rd Av
- Bus
- BM1, BM2, BM3, BM4, BxM1, BxM10, BxM11, BxM18, BxM3, BxM4, BxM6, BxM7, BxM8, BxM9, M1, M101, M102, M103, M14A-SBS, M14D-SBS, M15, M15-SBS, M2, M23-SBS, M3, M34-SBS, M34A-SBS, M55, M9, QM21, SIM10, SIM11, SIM1C, SIM3, SIM31, SIM33C, SIM3C, SIM4C, SIM6, X27, X28, X37, X38, X63, X64, X68
- School hours
- 8:25 AM – 2:45 PM
- Building access
- Partially Accessible
Where to check and ask
Common questions
How do you get into 47 The American Sign Language and English Secondary School?
47 The American Sign Language and English Secondary School admits students through: Screened. Families apply by ranking programs on one MySchools application; the application closes December 4, 2026 for fall 2027 entry.
How competitive is 47 The American Sign Language and English Secondary School?
In the Fall 2025 round the school’s programs had 1 applicants per seat. Your real chance also depends on your priority group and admissions method.
What is the average SAT at 47 The American Sign Language and English Secondary School?
The average SAT was 885 in 2024-25, compared with a median of 871.5 across NYC high schools (DOE data, students who took the test).
What is the graduation rate at 47 The American Sign Language and English Secondary School?
100% of students graduate in four years, and the college and career rate is 75% (DOE Fall 2025 directory).
Where is 47 The American Sign Language and English Secondary School and how do you get there?
The school is at 223 East 23 Street, Manhattan. Subway: 6 to 23rd St; L to 3rd Av. Bus: BM1, BM2, BM3, BM4, BxM1, BxM10, BxM11, BxM18, BxM3, BxM4, BxM6, BxM7, BxM8, BxM9, M1, M101, M102, M103, M14A-SBS, M14D-SBS, M15, M15-SBS, M2, M23-SBS, M3, M34-SBS, M34A-SBS, M55, M9, QM21, SIM10, SIM11, SIM1C, SIM3, SIM31, SIM33C, SIM3C, SIM4C, SIM6, X27, X28, X37, X38, X63, X64, X68.
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Sources: NYC DOE Fall 2025 admissions directory, DOE InfoHub demographics 2025-26, SAT 2024-25, NYC School Survey. School Match is not affiliated with NYC Public Schools. How we calculate chances, and how accurate they are