The Smith School
Tel:
(212) 879-6354
- The Smith School is a fully accredited, co-educational, independent day school offering mainstream and remediation classes for grades 6-12.
- We provide a challenging program in an intimate, small school setting using multi-sensory teaching methods and individual learning styles to optimize academic success.
Quick Stats (2020-21)
- Grades: 7-12
- Students: 44 students
- Yearly Tuition: $45,000
- Acceptance rate: 65%
- Average class size: 5 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
School News
- The Smith School: Making a Difference - 09/17/2015 - The Smith School describes itself as a "Small School with a Big Heart." This month it is celebrating its 25th year of making a difference for special students in New ...moreYork City.In 1990 founder and Smith School Director Karen Smith had seen many students struggle with their academics in the city`s public and private schools. "I felt there was a need for misplaced students who weren`t receiving the services they needed to be successful," Smith said. Her solution was to create a school that takes into account each individual student`s distinct needs and learning styles. The school`s approach is to empower good teachers "to awaken the latent potential of all our students to succeed academically, to grow emotionally, and to overcome with success the various challenges each day brings." hide
Top Placements
The Smith School places among the top 20% of private schools in New York for:
- Category Attribute
- Advanced Degrees Highest percentage of faculty with advanced degrees
School Overview
| School Type | Alternative School |
| School Membership(s)School Assoc. | Other school association(s) New York State Association of Independent Schools (NYSAIS) Middle States Association of Colleges and Secondary Schools |
| Religious Affiliation | Nonsectarian |
| Grades Offered | Grades 7-12 |
| Offers Post-Graduate Year | Yes |
| ADD/ADHD Support | Yes |
| Learning Difference Programs | Yes |
| Learning Programs Supported | individualized education, learning differences |
| Year Founded | 1990 |
| Summer School Offered | Yes |
Student Body
| Total Students | 44 students |
| Student Body Type | Co-ed |
| % Students of Color | 40% State avg.: 29% |
| Students by Grade |
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Academics and Faculty
| Total Classroom Teachers | 10 teachers |
| Student : Teacher Ratio | 4:1 National avg.: 13:1 |
| % Faculty w/Advanced Degree | 96% |
| Average Class Size | 5 students |
| Classroom Dress Code | Casual |
Finances and Admission
| Admission Deadline | None / Rolling |
| Yearly Tuition Cost | $45,000 |
| Tuition Notes | Grades 7 & 8 is $45,000 Grades 9, 10, 11 is $47,000 Grades 12 is $47,500 *Extended day program available for an additional $12,000 |
| Acceptance Rate | 65% National avg.: 85% |
| Admissions Director | Daniel Madden |
| Admissions Associate | Allison Block |
Sports
| Total Sports Offered | 3 sports |
| Sports | Indoor Soccer, Intramural Sports Only, Ultimate FrisbeeIndoor Soccer, Intramural Sports Only, Ultimate Frisbee |
Extracurriculars
| Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric. | 10 extracurriculars |
| ExtracurricularsExtra-curric. | Club or Organization: Chess Club, Coding & Web Design Club, Debate/Philosophy Club, Drama, Minecraft Club, Peer Tutoring Club, Yearbook Arts and Music Programs: Art & Design Club, Film Club, Music Club |
School Notes
- Rolling Admissions
- Coeducational/Grades 6-12
- Individualized Programs
- College Preparatory
- Small Class Size
- Teacher:Student Ratio 1:5
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