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Maxine Greene High School for Imaginative Inquiry, The
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Manhattan NY
Our Insights
What’s Special
The arts are integrated into history and English classes.
The Downside
Poor attendance
The Maxine Greene High School for Imaginative Inquiry, a small school housed in the Martin Luther King Jr. Educational Complex, integrates the arts in regular academic classes. For example, students chose readings from the works of historical figures such as Sojourner Truth, Angela Davis and Muhammad Ali and performed them at Lincoln Center as part of a program called Voices of a People’s History.
The school was founded in collaboration with the not-for-profit Lincoln Center Institute just across the street. Teaching artists from that organization visit the school to help teachers plan their lessons, said Principal Stephen Noonan, who founded the school in 2005.
Most students enter 9th grade with weak academic skills and the school offers small classes to help them catch up. However, the school struggles with poor attendance and the graduation rate is below the citywide average.
The Martin Luther King complex has a newly renovated library; teachers and students we spoke to on our brief visit said the tone of the building have improved significantly in recent years. [photo by Lydie Raschka]
Admissions: In recent years, the school has had room for every applicant. (Clara Hemphill, June 2018)
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School Stats
Is this school safe and well-run?
From 2018-19 NYC School Survey
From 2017-18 NY State Report Card
From this school's most recent Quality Review Report
From 2018-19 School Quality Guide
How do students perform academically?
From 2018-19 School Quality Guide
Who does this school serve?
From 2019-20 Demographic Snapshot
From 2018-19 School Quality Guide
How does this school serve special populations?
From 2018-19 School Quality Guide
Programs & Admissions
From the 2021 High School Directory
Program Description:
At MGHS we believe that: Our school is a place of possibility with an atmosphere of excellence; Our students are prepared for higher education, entrance into the work force, and community involvement; A small, nurturing school environment allows students to be known as individuals; Partnerships with outside organizations, agencies, colleges and universities bring enrichment to the curricula and instructional programs in the school.
Academics
Language Courses
Italian
Advanced Placement (AP) courses
AP English Literature and Composition, AP Spanish Language and Culture, AP U.S. Government and Politics, AP United States History, AP Environmental Science
Sports
Boys PSAL teams
Badminton, Baseball, Basketball, Bowling, Cross Country, Handball, Outdoor Track, Soccer, Volleyball, Wrestling
Girls PSAL teams
Badminton, Basketball, Bowling, Flag Football, Handball, Indoor Track, Soccer, Softball, Volleyball, Wrestling
Coed PSAL teams
Double Dutch
Read about admissions, academics, and more at this school on NYCDOE’s MySchools
Contact & Location
Location
to 66th St-Lincoln Center; 
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to 72nd St; 
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to 59th St-Columbus Circle
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