High School of Economics and Finance: admissions and school facts
High School of Economics and Finance (DBN 02M489) is a New York City public high school in Lower Manhattan, Manhattan with one admissions program. Admission: Educational Option (Ed. Opt.). Its average SAT is 997 (2024-25), against a median of 871.5 across NYC high schools. 92% of students graduate in four years.
- Programs
- 1
- Average SAT
- 997
- NYC median 871.5
- 4-year graduation
- 92%
- College and career rate
- 68%
- Students
- 543
- 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.
Educational Option (Ed. Opt.)M79A
Focus: Business, Computer Science & Technology
Educational Option: the school takes students of mixed levels. About 16% of seats go to high-scoring students, 68% to mid-range and 16% to lower-scoring; a random number decides within each category.
180 seats · 199 applicants · 1 per seat
About the school
We offer a rigorous academic opportunities for all students through our new ESTEEM program, combining economics, science, technology, engineering, entrepreneurship and mathematics. This includes many Advanced Placement (AP), CUNY College Now courses and dual enrollment college courses in all subject areas. Our diverse, welcoming community extends beyond our doors to corporate and community partners, including Trinity Commons. Students have opportunities for job shadowing, internships and mentoring. Our full-time college advisement staff coordinates the college admissions process to make sure all of our students are being accepted to choice colleges. Students find enrichment in various athletics, civic, artistic, computer science and cultural programs and have access to our state-of-the-art library and technology center.
Courses and languages
Languages: Spanish
AP courses (14): African American Studies, Biology, Calculus AB, Computer Science Principles, English Language and Composition, English Literature and Composition, Environmental Science, European History, Pre-Calculus, Psychology, Seminar, Spanish Language and Culture, Statistics, United States History
Sports and clubs
Girls: Basketball, Cross Country, Flag Football, Outdoor Track, Softball, Tennis
Boys: Basketball, Cross Country, Handball, Outdoor Track
Clubs: Financial Women's Association, National Honor Society, Student Government, Cooking Club, Debate Club, Model United Nations, Big Brother Big Sister, Young Professionals Mentoring Program (YPMP), Pride Club (LGBTQIA+), LitMag (Literary Magazine), Panther Prophet (School Newspaper), KMPG Mentoring Program, Book Clubs, Liberty Partnership Program, NAF Academy of Finance, Futures & Options, Exploring Careers, Investment Club, Green Team Environmental Sustainability Club, Global Glimpse, Atlantic Theater Company, Wendy Wasserstein Open Door Scholars, Mindfulness Club, Yearbook, Art Club, Federal Reserve Challenge, December Fest/MADfest (Music Art Dance), Weightlifting Club, Theater Art and Dance (TADA), Trinity Commons, Board Game Club, Chess, Discussion and Support Group, EuroChallenge, Students Demand Action, Write On, La Familia, Sister Zone, Muslim Club, Soccer Club, Ping Pong Club, Rock the Wall Street
Students
- Girls
- 43%
- English language learners
- 6%
- Students with disabilities
- 15%
- Economic need index
- 77%
- Asian
- 17%
- Black
- 17%
- Hispanic
- 54%
- White
- 9%
- Multi-racial
- 1%
- 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
- 86%
- Rigorous instruction
- 55%
- Supportive environment
- 55%
- Family and community ties
- 83%
Location and getting there
- Address
- 100 Trinity Place, New York, NY 10006
- Neighborhood
- Lower Manhattan
- Subway
- 1 to Rector St; 2, 3, A, C, J, Z to Fulton St; 4, 5 to Wall St; 6 to Brooklyn Bridge-City Hall; E to World Trade Center; R to Cortlandt St
- Bus
- BM1, BM2, BM3, BM4, BxM18, M103, M15, M15-SBS, M20, M22, M55, M9, QM11, QM25, QM7, QM8, SIM1, SIM10, SIM11, SIM15, SIM1C, SIM2, SIM3, SIM31, SIM32, SIM33, SIM33C, SIM34, SIM35, SIM3C, SIM4, SIM4C, SIM4X, SIM5, SIM6, SIM7, SIM9, X27, X28, X37, X38
- School hours
- 8:19 AM – 2:39 PM
- Building access
- Partially Accessible
Where to check and ask
Common questions
How do you get into High School of Economics and Finance?
High School of Economics and Finance admits students through: Educational Option (Ed. Opt.). Families apply by ranking programs on one MySchools application; the application closes December 4, 2026 for fall 2027 entry.
How competitive is High School of Economics and Finance?
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 High School of Economics and Finance?
The average SAT was 997 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 High School of Economics and Finance?
92% of students graduate in four years, and the college and career rate is 68% (DOE Fall 2025 directory).
Where is High School of Economics and Finance and how do you get there?
The school is at 100 Trinity Place, Manhattan. Subway: 1 to Rector St; 2, 3, A, C, J, Z to Fulton St; 4, 5 to Wall St; 6 to Brooklyn Bridge-City Hall; E to World Trade Center; R to Cortlandt St. Bus: BM1, BM2, BM3, BM4, BxM18, M103, M15, M15-SBS, M20, M22, M55, M9, QM11, QM25, QM7, QM8, SIM1, SIM10, SIM11, SIM15, SIM1C, SIM2, SIM3, SIM31, SIM32, SIM33, SIM33C, SIM34, SIM35, SIM3C, SIM4, SIM4C, SIM4X, SIM5, SIM6, SIM7, SIM9, X27, X28, X37, X38.
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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