FORSYTHE SATELLITE ACADEMY

FORSYTHE SATELLITE ACADEMY is a micro-enrollment senior high in NEW YORK, New York, run under NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT # 1. The school instructs 168 students in grades 9 through 12. Compared to the state average of about 668 students per school, that is 75% leaner than typical.

Across the 26 schools in NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT # 1 (9,363 students total), FORSYTHE SATELLITE ACADEMY accounts for its share of the district's footprint.

On demographics, FORSYTHE SATELLITE ACADEMY shows that Hispanic students make up the majority at 61%. Beyond that, the school lists 34% Black, 2% White. The wider county runs roughly 24% Hispanic, putting the school's mix meaningfully more Hispanic than the area baseline.

Looking at school resources, FORSYTHE SATELLITE ACADEMY lists 15 full-time-equivalent teachers, putting the student-to-teacher ratio at about 11.5:1. That tracks the state average closely. About 90% of enrolled students meet the income threshold for free or reduced-price lunch, a commonly cited indicator of low-income enrollment. That share is above New York County's rate of about 70%.

With demographic context factored in, FORSYTHE SATELLITE ACADEMY tracks the demographic baseline. The model predicts 41.7% given the school's FRL share; actual proficiency is 55.0%.

Across the wider county, ACS estimates for New York County put the typical household earns roughly $103,931 per year, 64% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and roughly 13% of residents live below the federal poverty line. In all, New York County runs 358 public schools (combined enrollment of about 152,104 students), of which FORSYTHE SATELLITE ACADEMY is one.

Nearest neighbor: CASCADES HIGH SCHOOL, around 0.0 miles off. Within five miles, there are 8 other public schools. Among the 8 schools in that immediate cluster with test data (this one included), FORSYTHE SATELLITE ACADEMY ranks 2nd on composite proficiency, higher than the local average of 46.4%.

FORSYTHE SATELLITE ACADEMY operates from a city-core location.

Looking at the recent track record. Looking back 7 years, enrollment at FORSYTHE SATELLITE ACADEMY has edged down 11%, going from 189 students in 2018 to 168 in 2025. Class-load math has fell: from 12.9:1 in 2018 to 11.5:1 in 2025.

In the discussion threads here, the page collects discussion, questions, and updates around fundraisers, lost-and-found posts, and report-card season. Posting is open to anyone connected to the school.