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The Facing History School

Public | 9-12 | 449 students

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Posted November 19, 2009

The Facing History School is a wonderful environment in which I graduated from in 2009! I was given some of the best opportunities in this school, and I hope that fhs continues down the path to even greater success. It is a family oriented school, and personal attention is given to each and every student. Choose FHS because it will give you the best posssible outcomes!!!!!
—Submitted by a student


Posted June 24, 2009

Horrible school, bad principal, worst teaching staff, crazy kids, daily fights, disorganized, no parental contact... they try to do too much and in the process forget about making sure kids are LEARNING. no sports! no fun activities. they treat my kid like he's been in jail. don't go here.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted January 18, 2009

worst school ever. disorganized. apathy. out of control kids. bad learning environment.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted October 29, 2008

wonderful school best thing that ever happened to my son
—Submitted by a parent


Community ratings and reviews do not represent the views of GreatSchools nor does GreatSchools check their accuracy or verify the reviewers' identities. Use your discretion when evaluating these reviews.

About these ratings

The Community Rating is the school’s average rating from its community members (e.g., parents, students, and school staff). The highest possible rating is five stars; the lowest is one star.

The test results by subgroup show how the designated group of students is performing in comparison to the general population.
Algebra 2/Trigonometry

The state average for Algebra 2/Trigonometry was 64% in 2011.

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Chemistry

The state average for Chemistry was 78% in 2011.

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Earth Science

The state average for Earth Science was 72% in 2011.

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English

The state average for English was 85% in 2011.

117 students were tested at this school in 2011.

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61%
French

The state average for French was 95% in 2011.

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Geometry

The state average for Geometry was 75% in 2011.

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Global History and Geography

The state average for Global History and Geography was 70% in 2011.

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Integrated Algebra

The state average for Integrated Algebra was 73% in 2011.

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Italian

The state average for Italian was 98% in 2011.

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Living Environment

The state average for Living Environment was 81% in 2011.

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Physics

The state average for Physics was 79% in 2011.

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Spanish

The state average for Spanish was 94% in 2011.

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U.S. History and Government

The state average for U.S. History and Government was 80% in 2011.

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Scale: % passing

About the tests


In 2010-2011 New York used the New York State Regents Examinations to test high school students in english language arts, math, global history and geography, US history and government, living environment, chemistry, earth science, physics and several foreign languages. The results for english language arts, math, living environment, chemistry, earth science, physics, global history and geography, US history and government, french, italian, and spanish are displayed in GreatSchools profiles. Students must take at least five Regents Exams in order to graduate. Scores of 65 and above are passing; scores of 55 and above earn credit toward a local diploma (with the approval of the local board of education). The goal is for all students to pass the tests.

See New York's state standards

Source: New York State Education Department

Algebra 2/Trigonometry

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Chemistry

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Earth Science

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English

All Students61%
Students with disabilities50%
General population65%

French

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Geometry

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Global History and Geography

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Integrated Algebra

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Italian

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Living Environment

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Physics

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Spanish

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U.S. History and Government

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Scale: % passing

About the tests


In 2010-2011 New York used the New York State Regents Examinations to test high school students in english language arts, math, global history and geography, US history and government, living environment, chemistry, earth science, physics and several foreign languages. The results for english language arts, math, living environment, chemistry, earth science, physics, global history and geography, US history and government, french, italian, and spanish are displayed in GreatSchools profiles. Students must take at least five Regents Exams in order to graduate. Scores of 65 and above are passing; scores of 55 and above earn credit toward a local diploma (with the approval of the local board of education). The goal is for all students to pass the tests.

The different student groups are identified by the New York Department of Education. If there are fewer than 5 students in a particular group, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See New York's state standards

Source: New York State Education Department

In 2009-2010, this school was given a grade of "B" for the high school level.

About the tests


Progress Report Grades measure the school's contribution to student learning in three areas: School Environment, Student Performance and Student Progress. Schools can receive additional credit for achieving exemplary performance progress among high-needs students. Progress Report Grades range from A to F.

See New York's state standards

Source: New York City Department of Education

Breaking down the GreatSchools Rating

GreatSchools Ratings are based on the most recent standardized test results for schools. Use the breakdown ratings below to compare types of students at this school. Learn more »


Student ethnicity

Ethnicity This school State average
Hispanic 65% 21%
Black 30% 19%
Asian/Pacific Islander 2% 8%
White 2% 51%
American Indian/Alaska Native 0% 0%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program 87%N/A44%
Limited English proficient 12%N/A7%
Source: NYSED, 2007-2008

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 12N/A13
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Teacher experience

  This school District averageState average
Fewer than 3 years experience 38%N/A10%
Source: NYSED, 2007-2008

Teacher education levels

  This school District averageState average
Master's degree and above 17%N/A33%
Source: NYSED, 2007-2008

Teacher credentials

  This school District averageState average
Teachers with no valid teaching certificate 21%N/A5%
Source: NYSED, 2007-2008
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525 W 50th St
New York, NY 10019
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Phone: (212) 757-2680

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