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41 – High School Of Fashion Industries

225 West 24 Street, Manhattan

Average Class Size: 25

Progress Report Grade: A

Average Daily Attendance: 90%

SAT Score: 1228

Graduation Rate: 89%

Dropout Rate: 3%

College Entrance: 96% attend

High performing academic school focuses on various aspects of the fashion industry, from garment design to graphic illustration to modeling. About a quarter of students pursue fashion professionally. Internships at Macy’s, Libertine and others. Barneys critiques the school’s showcase windows. Culminating project of the year is a fashion show. Celebs like former model Debbie Dickinson speak to students and act as mentors.