City-As-School is a public high school located at 16 Clarkson Street between Hudson Street and Seventh Avenue South in the West Village of Manhattan, New York City which was established in 1972. It is one of the oldest alternative public high schools in the United States.
Serving 447 students in grades 10-12, High School 560 City-as-school ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 11-19% (which is lower than the New York state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-79% (which is higher than the New York state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 82% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 10-12
- Enrollment: 447 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
- Minority Enrollment: 82%
- Graduation Rate: 39% (Btm 50% in NY)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 60-79% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 85-89% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
High School 560 City-as-school ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Diversity
School Overview
High School 560 City-as-school's student population of 447 students has declined by 15% over five school years.
The teacher population of 50 teachers has grown by 38% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 10-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
447 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
50 teachers
School Rankings
High School 560 City-as-school ranks within the bottom 50% of all 4,346 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of High School 560 City-as-school is 0.68, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2554 out of 4346 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-79%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
85-89%
78%
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
11:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
2%
10%
Hispanic
43%
30%
Black
33%
16%
White
18%
40%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
39%
87%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
73%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (21-22)
1%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is High School 560 City-as-school's ranking?
High School 560 City-as-school is ranked #2554 out of 4,346 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New York.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
11-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% NY state average), while 60-79% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
What is the graduation rate of High School 560 City-as-school?
The graduation rate of High School 560 City-as-school is 39%, which is lower than the New York state average of 87%.
How many students attend High School 560 City-as-school?
447 students attend High School 560 City-as-school.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
43% of High School 560 City-as-school students are Hispanic, 33% of students are Black, 18% of students are White, 3% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of High School 560 City-as-school?
High School 560 City-as-school has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does High School 560 City-as-school offer ?
High School 560 City-as-school offers enrollment in grades 10-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is High School 560 City-as-school part of?
High School 560 City-as-school is part of New York City Geographic District # 2 School District.
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