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East Side Community School

New York, New York · Grades 6 to 12 · New York City Geographic District # 1

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About East Side Community School

East Side Community School is a public school in New York, New York, serving grades 6 through 12. Enrollment was 693 in the 2024-25 school year. That makes it one of the larger public and charter high schools in New York. There are about 9.6 students for every full-time-equivalent teacher (72.4 teachers in all). Federal data from 2021-22 lists it as a magnet school. Within 5 miles there are 823 other schools, so families have nearby options to compare. It is one of 26 schools in New York City Geographic District # 1. Federal locale data places it in a large city.

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School facts

Address	420 E 12th St, New York, NY 10009
Phone	(212) 460-8467
School district	New York City Geographic District # 1
Grades	6 to 12
Students (2024-25)	693
Teachers (full-time equivalent, 2024-25)	72.4
Students per teacher	9.6
Charter school	No
Magnet school	Yes, based on the most recent federal magnet data (2021-22)
School type	Regular
Level	High
Locale (NCES)	City, large, New York County

Source: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD), 2024-25 public school directory and membership files (NCES school ID 360007600695). Details may have changed since the survey. Schools can update them by claiming this profile.

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Frequently asked questions

What grades does East Side Community School serve?

East Side Community School serves grades 6 through 12.

How many students attend East Side Community School?

East Side Community School reported 693 students in 2024-25, according to the NCES Common Core of Data.

What is the student-teacher ratio at East Side Community School?

About 9.6 students per full-time-equivalent teacher, based on 693 students and 72.4 teachers in federal data.

Is East Side Community School a public or charter school?

East Side Community School is a traditional public (non-charter) school.

What school district is East Side Community School in?

East Side Community School is part of New York City Geographic District # 1. See all schools in this district at https://parentschoolreview.com/districts/ny/new-york-city-geographic-district-1/

Where is East Side Community School located?

East Side Community School is at 420 E 12th St, New York, NY 10009. The phone number is (212) 460-8467.

How many other schools are near East Side Community School?

There are 823 other schools within 5 miles of East Side Community School in our directory.