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Essex Street Academy

New York, NY

Safety incidents
New York State Education Department
Measure2022–232023–24
Enrolled344355
Harassment, bullying, discrimination811
Cyberbullying51
Drugs01

None reported: Homicide, sexual offense, assault, weapons possession, bomb threat, false alarm, alcohol, other threats.

NYC Quality Report
2024-25 · Ranked among all NYC public schools
Taking Advanced Courses98%
Attendance Rate88%
Teacher Attendance97%
Experienced Teachers87%
NYC Admissions Demand

2025-26 Admissions Cycle

Essex Street Academy (M37X)

OpenAll seats filled

Apps/Seat

6.0

Applicants

473

Seats

73

Students with DisabilitiesAll filled

Apps/Seat

5.0

Applicants

89

Seats

17

School Transportation

2025-2026 school year

The transportation services this school receives. The city's Office of Pupil Transportation decides who qualifies and sets the specific stops, routes, and schedules, which aren't shown here.

  • Door-to-door service
    Curb-to-curb pickup, usually for students with an IEP, a 504 plan, or a medical need.
  • Student MetroCards or OMNY cards
    Public-transit fare for students who qualify.
  • Mid-day service
    Transportation during the school day.
  • After-school transportation
    Service for late-day and after-school programs.
Bus companies
BORO TRANSIT, INC.LEESEL TRANSPORTATION CORPNYC SCHOOL BUS UMBRELLA SERVICES
School Profile

Location

City, Large

Enrollment

356 students

Student-Teacher Ratio

10:1

Demographics
Hispanic/Latino39.3%
x
White28.1%
x
Black or African American19.9%
x
Asian7.0%
x
Two or More Races5.1%
x
American Indian or Alaska Native0.3%
x
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander0.3%
x
Courses and Activities

Updated 4mo ago

AP Courses5

Algebra II (Advanced Math), Chemistry (Advanced Science), Comp Sci/Math Tech (CPCC), Physics (Advanced Science),

Arts6

Visual Art, Theater Survey, Classroom Music, Studio Art,

Sports12

Badminton (Boys/Girls), Baseball (Boys), Basketball (Boys/Girls), Bowling (Boys/Girls),

Clubs and Activities26

Black Student Union, Boxing / Martial Arts, Big Sibs, Community Service,

Public school directory

NCES ID 360007705623

District
New York City Geographic District # 2
Status
Open
School category
Regular School
Charter
No
Virtual instruction
No virtual instruction
Enrollment
356 students
Teachers (FTE)
34.8

Sources