47 The American Sign Language and English Secondary School

Test score data isn't provided, but the school's specialized ASL-English dual-language model and screened admissions suggest a college-prep trajectory. The program richness score of 53.9 reflects a moderate offering of AP courses, humanities, and world languages — solid but not as robust as some district peers.

This is a study in contrasts. Parents report near-perfect satisfaction (100%) and overwhelmingly trust teachers and the principal (99%), and the school has maintained a zero-suspension rate for three consecutive years — a remarkable achievement. However, teachers tell a different story: instruction quality ratings (77%) fall well below the district average of 90%, and teacher-principal trust sits at just 49%, suggesting significant leadership tensions behind the scenes. With only 18 teacher survey responses, these findings should be interpreted cautiously, but the gap between parent and teacher sentiment is notable.

The student body is predominantly Hispanic (74%) with meaningful Black representation (19%), while the neighborhood around it is overwhelmingly affluent and childless by comparison — only 10% of Gramercy households have children. The economic need index of 83 indicates most students come from high-poverty backgrounds, a striking contrast to the surrounding community of six-figure earners. The diversity index of 42% reflects this predominantly two-race demographic profile, with Asian and white students minimally represented at 2% and 3% respectively.

Gramercy is one of Manhattan’s most transit-accessible and education-oriented neighborhoods, with near-perfect scores on both metrics. Families benefit from excellent subway connections and a strong concentration of schools and educational resources. However, safety scores are notably low (17th percentile), and environmental health indicators — including asthma rates and lead exposure risk — raise some concerns. The area is dominated by young professionals without children, meaning families may find fewer built-in playgroups or family-centric amenities than in other parts of the city.

Highly walkable — the school is located on a main Manhattan corridor with easy access to multiple subway lines, though families from outer boroughs may face longer commutes.