The school opened with a 9th-grade class in fall 2004 under Principal Steven Chernigoff. A grade level was added each year until 9th through 12th grades were offered in 2007.[2]
Student population
According to the NYC Department of Education, as of March 2011, the school had a total enrollment of 417 students, of which 60% were girls and 40% were boys. 6.47% of the students were English-language learners.[1]
Course Offerings
Partly due to the small size of the school, it only offers a minimal number of classes.
Mathematics: Algebra, Math A, Math B
Science: Living Environment, Earth Science, Chemistry
History: U.S History, Global History, Economics
Foreign Language: Spanish (The choice is not optional)
English: English 1–8, Journalism, English workshops
Physical Education and Health
Art
Technology
Partnership
The school maintains a partnership with Epic Theater Center, a New York City-based theatrical company that also produces education programs.[2]