Richard R. Green High School of Teaching

Test score data isn't available for this school, making it difficult to directly compare academic performance against district averages. However, the school offers AP Courses and operates two themed academies that draw applicants (132 for Teaching Academy, 88 for Liberal Arts). The Teaching Academy's 50% offer rate suggests selective interest, while Liberal Arts filled with a 100% offer rate indicates broader accessibility. Without proficiency data, academic trajectory is unclear.

Survey data reveals a notably strong internal culture: teachers rate instruction quality at 97% (versus 89.8% district average), and trust metrics are uniformly high — 94% parent-teacher trust, 96% parent-principal trust, 91% teacher-principal trust, and 95% teacher collegial trust. The school reports zero suspensions, which is below the district average suspension rate of 0.3%. However, parent satisfaction at 86% trails the district average of 92%, suggesting families may have different expectations or experiences than what teachers report. Family survey response rate of 31% provides reasonable feedback, though only 22 teachers responded to the survey.

The student body reflects the school's location in a high-economic-need area: 51% Hispanic, 26% Black, 12% Asian, 6% White, with a diversity index of 69% and 73% economic need index. IEP students comprise 18% of enrollment. Notably, the surrounding Financial District-Battery Park City has only 13.9% households with children, making this school a destination for families across Manhattan rather than a neighborhood school. PTA fundraising of $140 per student is well below the district average of $517 per student, indicating less discretionary parent wealth despite the neighborhood's high median income.

The Financial District-Battery Park City is characterized by extremes: exceptionally high median household income ($192,111), very low poverty (6.1%), excellent transit access (99.23 percentile), but low safety scores (27.2) and very few families with children (13.9%). The neighborhood has top-tier education orientation (89.66) but minimal family density (91.95 percentile for families with children is actually low, reflecting the area's adult-dominated population). Families should note the neighborhood is heavily commuter-oriented rather than residential, and safety indicators show elevated crime density and collision rates.

The school is highly accessible via transit (99.23 transit score), and families from across Manhattan can reach it easily. However, the neighborhood has low walkability for family life — it's office-dominated with limited playgrounds, childcare, or family amenities. Most students commute from other neighborhoods.