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Facing History School (The)

New York, New York · Grades 6 to 12 · New York City Geographic District # 2

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About Facing History School (The)

Facing History School (The) is a public school in New York, New York, serving grades 6 through 12. It reported 394 students in 2024-25. That is about average in size for public and charter high schools in New York. With about 43.5 full-time-equivalent teachers, that works out to roughly 9.1 students per teacher. New York City Geographic District # 2 runs 118 schools listed here, including this one. See them all. The surrounding area is classified as a large city. There are 686 other schools within 5 miles.

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School facts

Address	525 W 50th St, New York, NY 10019
Phone	(212) 757-2680
School district	New York City Geographic District # 2
Grades	6 to 12
Students (2024-25)	394
Teachers (full-time equivalent, 2024-25)	43.5
Students per teacher	9.1
Charter school	No
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 360007705769). 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 Facing History School (The) serve?

Facing History School (The) serves grades 6 through 12.

How many students attend Facing History School (The)?

Facing History School (The) reported 394 students in 2024-25, according to the NCES Common Core of Data.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Facing History School (The)?

About 9.1 students per full-time-equivalent teacher, based on 394 students and 43.5 teachers in federal data.

Is Facing History School (The) a public or charter school?

Facing History School (The) is a traditional public (non-charter) school.

What school district is Facing History School (The) in?

Facing History School (The) is part of New York City Geographic District # 2. See all schools in this district at https://parentschoolreview.com/districts/ny/new-york-city-geographic-district-2/

Where is Facing History School (The) located?

Facing History School (The) is at 525 W 50th St, New York, NY 10019. The phone number is (212) 757-2680.

How many other schools are near Facing History School (The)?

There are 686 other schools within 5 miles of Facing History School (The) in our directory.