Nyc Museum School

333 W 17th St
New York, NY 10011
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 5%
Serving 484 students in grades 9-12, Nyc Museum School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≥95% (which is higher than the New York state average of 46%). 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 14:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 62% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is higher than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 484 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 62%
  • : ≥95% (Top 10% in NY)
  • : Top 5%
  • : ≥95% (Top 5%)
  • : 90-94% (Top 5%)
  • : ≥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:

School Overview

Nyc Museum School's student population of 484 students has grown by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 35 teachers has grown by 25% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
484 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
35 teachers
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School Rankings

Nyc Museum School ranks within the top 5% of all 4,377 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 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (NY)
#61 out of 4377 schools
(Top 5%)
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≥95%
46%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Nyc Museum School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in New York by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
90-94%
49%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Nyc Museum School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of New York by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
≥95%
78%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Nyc Museum School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in New York by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
11:1
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American Indian
1%
1%
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Asian
19%
10%
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Hispanic
25%
29%
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Black
8%
16%
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White
38%
40%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
9%
4%
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All Ethnic Groups
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This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in New York.
0.75
This chart displays the diversity score of Nyc Museum School and the public school average diversity score of New York by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
≥95%
87%
This chart displays graduation rate of Nyc Museum School and public school graduation rate of New York by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
42%
53%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Nyc Museum School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in New York by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
3%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Nyc Museum School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in New York by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Nyc Museum School's ranking?
Nyc Museum School is ranked #61 out of 4,377 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% 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?
≥95% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% 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?
484 students attend Nyc Museum School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
38% of Nyc Museum School students are White, 25% of students are Hispanic, 19% of students are Asian, 9% of students are Two or more races, 8% of students are Black, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Nyc Museum School?
Nyc Museum School has a student ration of 14:1, 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 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Nyc Museum School part of?

School Reviews

2   6/26/2021
If you don't share the views of others when it comes to anything related to politics, you will be bullied. They do not accept people with different opinions in this high school.
- Posted by Student/Alumni - L
5   1/20/2020
NYC Museum School is a school to look out for! The teachers care, Great AP classes, college support! Sports are great and collaborate with LAB High School, who are also in the same building. This opens up a greater friend base and broadens team spirit! The principal and vice principals care about this school, the teachers, kids, and parents! The new PTA is made up of motivated and smart parents that are working hard to make a difference! This is a school that is getting better with every year! My daughter loves this school and is so happy to go to school every day. What sets this school apart from others is the 1 week module's 4 times a year, in which, the kids visit a diverse group of museums and integrate their visits with the curriculum they are learning! This is a great way to take advantage of NYC's resources! The school is small and mostly on one floor but shares a beautiful theater, lunchroom, and a gym with Lab middle and high school! They just had a lovely remodel of their front and internal courtyards where the kids can sit and chill or study! Look out for this school!!!!
- Posted by Parent - Mary Fox-Fried

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 484 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 62%
  • : ≥95% (Top 10%)
  • : Top 5%
  • : ≥95% (Top 5%)
  • : 90-94% (Top 5%)
  • : ≥95% (Top 5%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education

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