NYC Museum School Parent Teacher Association

New York, NY · EIN 262514011 · Form 990EZ · FY2024 · Micro (<$100K) · nycmuseumschool.org

revenue

$60K

expenses

$59K

net assets

$51K

employees

—

mission · from form 990

The NYC Museum School PTAs purpose is to positively impact the educational experience of NYCMS students; provide educational enrichment through family participation; and create a partnership between students teachers administration and parents.

profile · synthesized from sources

The New York City Museum School is a public high school established in 1994 that offers a college-level education leveraging New York City's cultural, scientific, and artistic institutions. It serves students with a focus on academic excellence, as evidenced by a 99% graduation and college acceptance rate. The school is located in New York City and emphasizes experiential learning through city resources.

named programs · 3 · from sources

What they call their work

Advanced Placement Program

Offers 10 Advanced Placement courses to provide college-level academic opportunities for high school students

Cultural Night Celebration

Annual event showcasing student and community culture, held at the school with performances and activities

Parent-Teacher Conferences

Regularly scheduled meetings between parents and teachers to discuss student progress, offered in both evening and afternoon formats

activities · 7 groups

What they do

Family-School Engagement Programs 2 activities
- Hosts parent-teacher conferences with adjusted student schedules
  
  Organizes afternoon and evening parent-teacher conferences, including early dismissal for students during afternoon sessions to facilitate family participation.
- Supports family engagement to improve student educational experience
  
  Seeks to enhance the educational experience of NYC Museum School students through collaboration among parents, teachers, administration, and students.
College Access and Success Support 1 activity
- Hosts annual AP fair for junior students
  
  Organizes an annual AP fair during 7th period to inform and support junior students in advanced placement course planning.
School and School-Community Events 1 activity
- Hosts annual Cultural Night Celebration
  
  Organizes an annual Cultural Night Celebration event in the school yard from 4pm to 6pm to engage the school community in cultural programming.
Blood and Marrow Donation Drives 1 activity
- Hosts blood drive events to support community blood donation
  
  Organizes blood drive events in the school auditorium, such as the May 15, 2025 event, with the potential to save up to three lives per donation.
Educator Conferences & Professional Development Events 1 activity
- Organizes professional development activities for school staff
  
  Conducts staff development and professional development days, including on Anniversary Day/Chancellor's Conference Day, during which students do not attend classes.
LGBTQ+ Community Events and Celebrations 1 activity
- Recognizes Pride Month
  
  Publicly recognizes and observes Pride Month as part of school community engagement and inclusion efforts.
Uncategorized 1 activity
- Observes cultural and religious holidays with school closures
  
  Recognizes Juneteenth, Eid Al-Adha, and Thanksgiving with school closures, supporting cultural observance and community inclusion.

financials · form 990EZ · fy2024

revenue

Total revenue$60K

Contributions & grants$32K53%

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expenses

Total expenses$59K

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balance sheet

Total assets$51K

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Net assets$51K

5 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue +16.7%

relationships · 2

Who they work with

American Red Cross Partner — Partnered with the American Red Cross to host a blood drive at the school.
NYC Museum School Parent Teacher Association Partner — Co-hosts parent-teacher conferences and participates in school community events

strategies · 2

How they approach the work

Named approaches extracted from this org’s sources. Where others share an approach, follow it to see the full set of orgs running it.

Cultural Institution Integration

methodology: cultural-institution-integration
By embedding New York City's historic, artistic, scientific, and cultural institutions into the curriculum, we deliver a college-level education because real-world, experiential learning in authentic settings deepens academic rigor and engagement.
Family-Engaged Education Model

methodology: family-participation_in_education
By fostering collaborative partnerships among students, teachers, administrators, and families, we enhance educational enrichment because family involvement strengthens student support systems and improves academic outcomes.