Eleanor Roosevelt High School (New York City)

Eleanor Roosevelt High School
Address
Map
411 East 76th Street

New York
,
NY
10021

United States
Coordinates40°46′13″N 73°57′12″W / 40.77028°N 73.95333°W / 40.77028; -73.95333
Information
TypePublic, Secondary, College Preparatory
EstablishedSeptember 2002
PrincipalDimitri Saliani
Grades9-12
Number of studentsApprox. 500
Websitewww.erhsnyc.org

Eleanor Roosevelt High School is a small public high school on the Upper East Side of Manhattan in New York City. Eleanor Roosevelt High School is composed of about 33 teachers and 500 students representing over 40 countries. Initially opened at a temporary location in Chelsea, with 105 ninth graders and a staff of eight, ERHS currently has over 500 students and over 45 staff members. Every year, the school selects 125 to 140 students out of over 6,000 applicants and is often selected over specialized high schools by students looking for a more liberal curriculum. In 2021, Eleanor Roosevelt High School was ranked the 81st best public high school in the nation by U.S. News & World Report.[1]

Academics

Eleanor Roosevelt High School offers a comprehensive college preparatory program with Advanced Placement (AP) offerings, electives, and opportunities for college credit.[citation needed]

Extracurricular activities

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Varsity sports

ERHS is a member of the PSAL.

  • Baseball (Men)
  • Basketball (Men)
  • Basketball (Women)
  • Softball (Women)
  • Soccer (Men)
  • Soccer (Women)
  • Tennis (Men)
  • Tennis (Women)
  • Track and field (Coed)
Club sports
  • Cross Country (Coed)
  • Baseball (Men's)
  • Softball (Women's)
  • Fencing (Coed)
  • Volleyball (Women's)

Notable alumni

- Sterling Jerins

References

  1. ^ "Eleanor Roosevelt High School in NEW YORK, NY | Best High Schools | US News". www.usnews.com. Retrieved May 5, 2021.
  2. ^ "ERHS Calendar - Week 4/18/16".