The New York City Museum School is a public school for grades 9–12 on West 17th Street in Chelsea, Manhattan, New York City, United States. It shares a building with the New York City Lab School for Collaborative Studies.
Serving 481 students in grades 9-12, Nyc Museum School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60-69% (which is higher than the New York state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 90-94% (which is higher than the New York state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 65% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New York state average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 481 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 65%
- Graduation Rate: ≥95% (Top 10% in NY)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20%
- Math Proficiency: 60-69% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 90-94% (Top 5%)
- Science Proficiency: ≥95% (Top 5%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Nyc Museum School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
Graduation Rate
Diversity
School Overview
Nyc Museum School's student population of 481 students has grown by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 32 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
481 students
Total Classroom Teachers
32 teachers
Year Founded
1994
Colors
Blue and Gold
School Calendar
School Rankings
Nyc Museum School ranks within the top 20% of all 4,346 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Nyc Museum School is 0.75, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.73. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#561 out of 4346 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-69%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
90-94%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥95%
78%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
11:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
19%
10%
Hispanic
30%
31%
Black
7%
15%
White
35%
39%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
7%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥95%
87%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)5.6%
34.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
52%
55%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Greg The Gator
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Nyc Museum School's ranking?
Nyc Museum School is ranked #561 out of 4,346 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in New York.
What schools are Nyc Museum School often compared to?
Nyc Museum Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Nyc Lab High School For Collaborative Studies by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
60-69% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% NY state average), while 90-94% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
What is the graduation rate of Nyc Museum School?
The graduation rate of Nyc Museum School is 95%, which is higher than the New York state average of 87%.
How many students attend Nyc Museum School?
481 students attend Nyc Museum School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
35% of Nyc Museum School students are White, 30% of students are Hispanic, 19% of students are Asian, 7% of students are Black, 7% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Nyc Museum School?
Nyc Museum School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Nyc Museum School offer ?
Nyc Museum School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Nyc Museum School part of?
Nyc Museum School is part of New York City Geographic District # 2.
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