The Judith S. Kaye School

The Judith S. Kaye School (04M310) is a public school in District 4, East Harlem South, Manhattan, serving grades 9–12. Enrollment was 222 students in 2025–26 (NYC DOE).

At a glance for families

  • Grades served: 9–12
  • Neighborhood: East Harlem South
  • Non-zoned

Locations (1)

The Judith S. Kaye School
321 East 96 Street
Manhattan, East Harlem South

School Quality

The one thing to remember

Enrollment (2025–26) is 222, 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.
  • Too few families answered the 2026 survey (6%) to compare results.

Family survey (2026), too few responses to compare: 6% answered

of parents trust the principal:
97%
trust their child's teachers:
100%
satisfied with the education overall:
98%

Regents and graduation

4-year graduation

54%

English Regents pass rate

69%

Algebra I Regents pass rate

38%

Living Environment Regents pass rate

45%

Global History Regents pass rate

47%

U.S. History Regents pass rate

39%

The Judith S. Kaye School vs The High School for Climate Justice

MeasureThe Judith S. Kaye SchoolThe High School for Climate Justice
Enrollment (2025–26)222391
Student–teacher ratio (2025–26)15.313.1
Family satisfaction (2026)98%97%
Principal trust (2026)97%97%
Teacher trust (2026)100%97%
Leadership (2026)97%96%
Distance between schools0.06 mi

Student body

Enrollment

222 students

9–12 · up 43 over five years

NYC DOE · 2025–26

Students per teacher

15.3

students per teacher

NYC DOE · 2025–26

English learners

7%

was 5% in 2024–25

NYC DOE · 2025–26

Economic need

90% of students live in poverty (2025–26)

Economic need index: 84% — the measure we use to compare similar schools.

NYC DOE · 2025–26

Special education

32%

of students here are in special education

NYC DOE · 2025–26

Student body: 3% White, 45% Hispanic, 10% Asian, 39% Black, 0% multiracial, 35% female, 65% male.

Economic need index: 84% — 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
97%
Outreach
98%
Facilities
92%
Parent involvement
90%

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

321 East 96 Street

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.

Source: NYC DOE / NYSED, 2026 · School information · View this school's official NYC DOE School Quality Snapshot

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
  • Location: East Harlem South, Manhattan
  • Address: 321 East 96 Street