School of the Future High School

Test scores here tell a complicated story. The school's 66.5% ELA and 54.7% math proficiency both fall below the District 2 averages (73.2% and 72.5% respectively), placing it well behind peer schools like P.S. 99 (94/100) and P.S. 290 (95/100). However, science performance is strong at 74.2%, and the 8th grade ELA proficiency of 82.9% suggests the upper grades perform considerably better than the school as a whole. The historical trend shows concerning math volatility — scores swung from 64.3% in 2016 to 49.2% in 2022, recovering to 65.1% in 2024, then dropping again to 54.7% in 2025. Parents should know that this inconsistency makes it harder to predict year-to-year performance.

The survey data reveals a school where trust runs deep and instruction is valued — 95% of teachers report high instruction quality, and parent trust scores are exceptional (94% satisfaction, 96% principal trust). However, there's a tension between these strong relational metrics and some operational realities. Chronic absenteeism is notably high at 72.6% — well above what families might expect — and while the 2% suspension rate is modest, the trend is moving in the wrong direction (from 5 suspensions in 2021-22 to 13 in 2023-24). The school clearly prioritizes a positive culture, but chronic absenteeism suggests some families or students may be struggling with engagement despite the strong survey responses.

This school draws students from across the city into a neighborhood that's 43% white with a median household income of $153,847 — yet the student body itself is notably more diverse (43% white, 19% Hispanic, 18% Asian, 12% Black) than the immediately surrounding Gramercy community. The diversity index of 82% reflects this intentional mixing. With 24% IEP students and a 39.6% economic need index, the population is more economically diverse than the affluent neighborhood might suggest. The 5.3% offer rate (85 seats for 1,608 applicants) makes this one of Manhattan's most competitive screened schools.

Gramercy is a classic Manhattan neighborhood combining pre-war architecture, quiet residential streets, and excellent transit access (97.7 score). The area skews heavily toward professionals — only 10% of households have children — but those families tend to be highly educated (83% BA+) and well-resourced. It's known for its small neighborhood feel despite being in midtown-adjacent Manhattan, with access to Gramercy Park (one of NYC's few private parks), good restaurants, and easy subway access. The safety score is notably low (17.24), though this reflects property crime density in a dense urban area rather than personal safety concerns.

Very walkable and transit-friendly neighborhood — families from across the city can reach the school via multiple subway lines, and the area is pedestrian-friendly with good infrastructure