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About Us

For over 30 years, the High School of Economics & Finance has provided thousands of New York City students a world-class college-preparatory education focused on putting students on-track for careers in the financial services industry. Our Academy of Finance and Virtual Enterprise programs offer students access to hands-on career experiences and internship opportunities.

Top 50 Niche Standout High School
96% 4 Year Graduation Rate
98.5% Postsecondary Enrollment

Our Mission

To educate, empower, and enable all students to become caring, contributing citizens who can succeed in an ever-changing world. Ensure students of all race, ethnicity, religion, national origin, immigration status, socio-economic status, appearance, size, weight, age, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation and disability are supported and protected.

To provide a rigorous world-class academic program for all students in economics and finance.
To graduate students with the skills and knowledge necessary to pursue a variety of career pathways in the financial industry and prepared to attend college.
To include the participation of the family in the development of the whole student.
To institute new approaches in education to prepare students to succeed in our technological society and in the global economy through public and private sector partnerships.