Forsyth Satellite Academy

Forsyth Satellite Academy (01M458) is a public school in District 1, Chinatown, Manhattan, serving grades 9–12. Enrollment was 194 students in 2025–26 (NYC DOE).

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At a glance for families

  • Grades served: 9–12
  • Neighborhood: Chinatown
  • Non-zoned

Locations (1)

Forsyth Satellite Academy
198 Forsyth St, New York, NY 10002, USA
Manhattan, Chinatown

School Quality

The one thing to remember

Enrollment (2025–26) is 194, smaller than most high schools in the district and citywide.

What the numbers say

  • This is a transfer school for students who are behind on credits or have left another high school.

What its own parents say

100%

of parents trust the principal

100%

trust their child's teachers

100%

satisfied with the education overall

NYC School Survey 2026. 88% of families answered.

Regents and graduation

4-year graduation

54%

English Regents pass rate

57%

Algebra I Regents pass rate

38%

Forsyth Satellite Academy vs Cascades High School

MeasureForsyth Satellite AcademyCascades High School
Enrollment (2025–26)194150
Student–teacher ratio (2025–26)10.89.8
Family satisfaction (2026)100%97%
Principal trust (2026)100%100%
Teacher trust (2026)100%96%
Leadership (2026)99%100%
Distance between schools<0.01 mi

Student body

Enrollment

194 students

9–12 · up 31 over five years

NYC DOE · 2025–26

Students per teacher

10.8

students per teacher

NYC DOE · 2025–26

English learners

9%

was 8% in 2024–25

NYC DOE · 2025–26

Economic need

88% of students live in poverty (2025–26)

Economic need index: 88% — the measure we use to compare similar schools.

NYC DOE · 2025–26

Special education

35%

of students here are in special education

NYC DOE · 2025–26

Student body: 3% White, 59% Hispanic, 3% Asian, 34% Black, 1% multiracial, 50% female, 50% male.

Economic need index: 88% — the measure we use to compare similar schools. It combines measures of students’ economic circumstances; it is not a measure of school quality.

More from the family survey

Leadership
99%
Disability support services
100%
Outreach
100%
Facilities
100%
Parent involvement
99%

NYC DOE · 2026 survey

School zone

NYC DOE · 2024–25

Know before you tour

Admissions

Admissions for NYC public schools go through MySchools. This school has no attendance zone; admission is through MySchools.

Address

198 Forsyth St, New York, NY 10002, USA

How to read this page

  • Test scores measure one week in April. They say nothing about the art room, recess or whether your child will be happy. Tour the school.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I apply?

Admissions for NYC public schools go through MySchools.

Quick Facts

What is this provider?

  • Subject: K–12 Schools
  • Sub-Subjects: High School, Public Charter School
  • Location: Chinatown, Manhattan
  • Address: 198 Forsyth St, New York, NY 10002, USA