Frank McCourt High School: admissions and school facts
Frank McCourt High School (DBN 03M417) is a New York City public high school in Upper West Side, Manhattan with one admissions program. Admission: Screened with assessment. Its average SAT is 944 (2024-25), against a median of 871.5 across NYC high schools. 100% of students graduate in four years.
- Programs
- 1
- Average SAT
- 944
- NYC median 871.5
- 4-year graduation
- 100%
- College and career rate
- 71%
- Students
- 389
- Applicants per seat
- 3
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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.
Screened with assessmentA21A
Focus: Project-Based Learning
The school runs its own assessment (essay, test or interview), scores it and ranks students. Each school's format is different.
94 seats · 313 applicants · 3 per seat
- Average Course Grades20%
- Interview/Online Form80%
About the school
Frank McCourt High School graduates are prepared for rigorous post high school academics and employment. Students develop mastery in 8 key 21st century skills valued in college and in career including collaboration, innovation, and research. Students are expected to problem-solve in teams and revise their work to demonstrate improvement in their skills. FMHS student Advisory groups meet daily and support student social emotional development as well as encourage community engagement in school and through service. Alumni transition easily to 4-year college and university programs after earning special high school diplomas with distinction.
Courses and languages
AP courses (1): Research
Sports and clubs
Girls: Basketball, Bowling, Soccer, Softball, Tennis, Volleyball
Boys: Baseball, Basketball, Bowling, Soccer, Volleyball
Clubs: Student led clubs include: Art Club, Asian Heritage Club, BSU, Game Club, Girls Inc, JSU, Key Club, Music Club, Newspaper, Poetry Club, Weight Lifting Club, Yearbook, Gender Sexuality Alliance (GSA)
Students
- Girls
- 53%
- English language learners
- 2%
- Students with disabilities
- 19%
- Economic need index
- 67%
- Asian
- 5%
- Black
- 16%
- Hispanic
- 51%
- White
- 23%
- Multi-racial
- 4%
- Native American
- 0%
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
- 86%
- Rigorous instruction
- 68%
- Supportive environment
- 62%
- Family and community ties
- 87%
Location and getting there
- Address
- 145 West 84 Street, New York, NY 10024
- Neighborhood
- Upper West Side
- Subway
- 1 to 86th St; B, C to 81st St - Museum of Natural History
- Bus
- BxM2, M10, M104, M11, M5, M7, M79-SBS, M86-SBS
- School hours
- 8:30 AM – 3:15 PM
- Building access
- Fully Accessible
Where to check and ask
Common questions
How do you get into Frank McCourt High School?
Frank McCourt High School admits students through: Screened with assessment. Families apply by ranking programs on one MySchools application; the application closes December 4, 2026 for fall 2027 entry.
How competitive is Frank McCourt High School?
In the Fall 2025 round the school’s programs had 3 applicants per seat. Your real chance also depends on your priority group and admissions method.
What is the average SAT at Frank McCourt High School?
The average SAT was 944 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 Frank McCourt High School?
100% of students graduate in four years, and the college and career rate is 71% (DOE Fall 2025 directory).
Where is Frank McCourt High School and how do you get there?
The school is at 145 West 84 Street, Manhattan. Subway: 1 to 86th St; B, C to 81st St - Museum of Natural History. Bus: BxM2, M10, M104, M11, M5, M7, M79-SBS, M86-SBS.
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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