The top reported proficiency rate is 0% in Math.
Original Research by School Decision on Stephen T Mather Building Arts and Craftmanship High School
Stephen T. Mather Building Arts and Craftsmanship High School is a career and technical school serving grades nine through twelve in Midtown Manhattan, on West 49th Street. It is a public school within New York City Geographic District 2.
The school's enrollment is small, about in line with many NYC vocational programs, and reflects the student population of central Manhattan. A substantial majority of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, and the student body is predominantly Hispanic and Black, with smaller numbers of Asian and white students. Demographic data on students with disabilities or English learners was not available.
State testing data for the school show no proficiency results; this reflects the nature of career and technical schools, which in New York focus on work-based learning, industry credentials, and dual-enrollment pathways rather than on traditional academic state assessments for grades nine through twelve. A parent considering this school should understand that accountability and progress are measured differently here than at traditional high schools. The school does not receive a graduation rate figure in the available data, again typical for the vocational school model where students move into employment or further training rather than following a conventional four-year-then-graduate sequence.
What matters at a school like Mather is the strength and relevance of its trade and craft programs, the quality of partnerships with employers and unions, and the readiness students show for work or post-secondary training when they leave. The data provided does not detail the specific programs Mather offers, the school's partnerships, or employment and training placement outcomes, so a parent should visit the school's website or speak directly with staff to understand what trades or crafts are available, how students progress through the curriculum, and where graduates go.
The school sits in Midtown Manhattan, a dense mixed-use neighborhood anchored by commercial, hospitality, and professional services employment. New York City's economy is growing in tech, finance, and facility management, and vocational training in building trades, culinary arts, hospitality systems, and related fields remains in steady demand. The city's extensive transit network and walkable streets make the school accessible by subway and bus, a practical advantage for students from across the city.
A family considering Mather should view it as a pathway to a specific trade or technical career, not as a traditional college-prep high school. Talking with the school about its industry partnerships, credential offerings, apprenticeship connections, and what students do after graduation will give you the clearest picture of whether this program fits your child's career direction.
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