STEPHEN T MATHER BUILDING ARTS AND CRAFTMANSHIP HIGH SCHOOL
STEPHEN T MATHER BUILDING ARTS AND CRAFTMANSHIP HIGH SCHOOL is a mid-sized high in NEW YORK, New York, serving grades 09–12 with 373 students. About 85% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, reflecting significant economic challenges in the surrounding community. The 77% graduation rate is below the national average of 87%, a data point worth exploring further during a school visit.
Student Body & Demographics at STEPHEN T MATHER BUILDING ARTS AND CRAFTMANSHIP HIGH SCHOOL
Academic Outcomes at STEPHEN T MATHER BUILDING ARTS AND CRAFTMANSHIP HIGH SCHOOL
School Resources & Funding
- 9.8:1 student-teacher ratio — smaller classes than the national norm of 15.4:1
- Traditional public school — open enrollment, no application process required
- 77% graduation rate — below the national average of 87%
- 85% of students on free or reduced lunch — a high share that can indicate resource pressure
Best suited for families in NEW YORK seeking a public high school, especially those prioritizing smaller class sizes and more individualized teacher access. We always recommend an in-person visit and a conversation with current families before making any enrollment decision.
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About this school and the data on this page
All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.