named programs · 8 · from sources
What they call their work
Athletics Program
Physical education and sports program currently based at the Schoolhouse with plans for a new 108th Street facility opening in 2027, featuring gymnasiums, indoor turf field, and training spaces.
Lower School Program
Academic and social-emotional program for girls in Kindergarten through Class IV, emphasizing foundational learning, creativity, and community building in dedicated fourth-floor classrooms.
Middle School Program
Program for girls in Class V through Class VIII on the sixth floor, featuring flexible classrooms, enrichment periods, and the Thinkery afterschool program to support academic and personal growth.
Music Program
Music education program with dedicated practice rooms, performance spaces, and opportunities for choral and instrumental development across all grade levels.
Science Labs and Makerspace
Hands-on learning environment with laboratory islands for group experimentation and a Makerspace equipped with 3D printers and micro-controllers to integrate art, science, and technology.
Thinkery
Afterschool program for Class IV–Class VII students offering academic enrichment, creative play, and peer tutoring in room 601 on the sixth floor.
Upper School Program
College-preparatory program for girls in Class IX through Class XII featuring seminar-style classrooms, leadership development, and senior capstone projects.
Visual Arts Program
Comprehensive arts curriculum across all divisions featuring specialized studios, ceramics, and a traditional darkroom for film photography.
activities · 11 groups
What they do
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Student Club and Organization Support 1 activity
- Administer student clubs, publications, and performancesSupports 85 student-led clubs and publishes two award-winning student literary and art magazines—_Out of Uniform_ and _Philomel_—while hosting 64 artistic performances and 81 field trips annually.
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Independent and Charter K-12 Schools 1 activity
- Deliver K–12 education to girlsProvides comprehensive education to 716 girls in kindergarten through twelfth grade, with an average class size of 12 and a student-to-faculty ratio of 6:1, employing 200 faculty and staff to support academic and personal development across Lower, Middle, and Upper School divisions.
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Comprehensive Student Enrichment Programs 1 activity
- Deliver arts, physical education, and technology-integrated instructionProvides visual and performing arts education, daily physical education focused on motor skills and teamwork, and integrates technology through a Makerspace offering coding, 3D printing, robotics, and digital design across subject areas.
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Comprehensive K–8 Academic Curriculum 1 activity
- Deliver comprehensive Lower School academic and social curriculumTeaches foundational skills in reading, writing, math, science, and social studies for Kindergarten through Class IV, integrating coding (e.g., BeeBots, Scratch), hands-on science experiments, interdisciplinary projects, and social-emotional learning focused on kindness, cooperation, and community.
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Campus Construction and Renovation Projects 1 activity
- Enhance campus infrastructure to support educationCompleted a Schoolhouse expansion that increased building space by 20% and redesigned nearly all areas, and broke ground on a new athletics facility in September 2025 to open in fall 2027.
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Youth Leadership Development Programs 1 activity
- Facilitate Middle and Upper School academic and leadership developmentProvides Middle School students with opportunities to explore identity and engage across differences, and enables Upper School students to lead through structured programming in dialogue, leadership, public speaking, financial literacy, and community engagement via the four-year Going Beyond Barriers program.
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After-School Academic and Enrichment Programs 1 activity
- Operate academic enrichment and after-school programsRuns the Thinkery afterschool program for Class IV–VII students and Hobbyhorse for Lower School, offering academic support, enrichment, creative play, peer tutoring, and hands-on activities, with 12–15 rotating activities per trimester.
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Interscholastic and Inclusive School Sports Programs 1 activity
- Operate competitive athletics programsFields 30 junior varsity and varsity sports teams, engages 95% of Middle School and 75% of Upper School students in athletics, and is constructing a new 60,000-square-foot athletics facility with over 15,000 square feet of indoor turf, scheduled to open in fall 2027.
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Financial Aid and Scholarship Access Programs 1 activity
- Provide financial aid to studentsProvides financial aid to 18% of enrolled students, awarding $7.1 million in support to increase access to education.
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Educational Field Trips and Experiential Outings 1 activity
- Provide interdisciplinary and experiential learning opportunitiesOffers week-long minimesters, capstone trips to civil rights sites in Alabama, annual Washington, DC trips for civics education, and London-based experiential learning for ninth graders, connecting classroom learning to real-world applications.
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Project-Based Learning Programs 1 activity
- Support student research and advanced academic pathwaysOffers the STEM Pathway and Global Pathway programs for eleventh and twelfth graders, including independent science research, biotechnology coursework, external lab placements, and Senior Capstone projects on global issues, culminating in public presentations.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$62.11M
Contributions & grants$13.69M22%
Program service revenue$47.48M76%
Investment income$696K1%
Other revenue$248K
expenses
Total expenses$56.82M
Program expenses80%
Admin / overhead15%
Fundraising5%
Salaries & benefits$33.63M
Grants paid out$7.22M
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$255.57M
Cash$60.77M
Investments$101.62M
Liabilities$92.34M
Net assets$163.22M
Liquid reserves34.3 mo
5 years on record · 2019–2024 · YoY revenue +13.8%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
paid leadership · 7
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
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| PAUL A BURKE | ASST. SECRETARY/HEAD OF SCHOOL | 40 | $1.32M |
| SEBNEM GIORGIO | CFO/COO | 40 | $556K |
| REBECCA J URCIUOLI | HEAD OF LOWER SCHOOL | 40 | $351K |
| ELIZABETH OSWALD | DIR. OF INSTITUTIONAL ADVANCEMENT | 40 | $338K |
| NICHOLE FOSTER-HINDS | HEAD OF UPPER SCHOOL | 40 | $318K |
| JENNIFER BRODSKY | DIRECTOR OF ADMISSIONS | 40 | $310K |
| EIZELLE TAINO | CHIEF ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER | 40 | $258K |
board members · 18
- ALAIN MASSENA — TRUSTEE
- ARIEL CHAUS — TREASURER
- CELENE MENSCHEL — TRUSTEE
- FRANCESCA HARPER COHEN — TRUSTEE
- IAN SANDLER — TRUSTEE
- JI-YEUN LEE — VICE PRESIDENT
- JULIA HEATON — TRUSTEE
- JULIENNE SILVERMAN — TRUSTEE
- KATHLEEN MCCARTHY BALDWIN — PRESIDENT
- KATHRYN BHIRUD — TRUSTEE
- KEN NATORI — SECRETARY
- NIHARIKA CABIALLAVETTA — TRUSTEE
- PHILIP BERLINSKI — TRUSTEE
- RANDY TAKIAN — TRUSTEE
- RAYMOND SVIDER — TRUSTEE
- ROALD SMEETS — TRUSTEE
- ROB AZEKE — VICE PRESIDENT
- ROBERT KINDERMAN — TRUSTEE
relationships · 17
Who they work with
- 92Y Belfer Center for Innovation & Social Impact Partner — Paul A. Burke previously served on the advisory committee of the 92Y Belfer Center for Innovation & Social Impact.
- Allen-Stevenson School Partner — Collaborates with Allen-Stevenson School for a joint musical performance involving Class VI students.
- Alumnae Parents Network — Includes 39 alumnae parents who are part of the school community.
- Alumnae ProCom Network — Engages 5 alumnae through the ProCom program, connecting graduates with current school initiatives.
- Columbia Scholastic Press Association Government — Awarding body that has granted multiple gold and silver crown awards to student publications _Out of Uniform_ and _Philomel_.
- Don Bosco Preparatory Partner — Paul A. Burke is a member of the Board of Trustees at Don Bosco Preparatory, his high school alma mater.
- East 92nd Street Schoolhouse Partner — Location adjacent to which the new athletics facility will be constructed.
- Independent School Admission Association of Greater New York Network — Paul A. Burke previously served as President of the Board of the Independent School Admission Association of Greater New York (ISAAGNY).
- International Coalition of Girls’ Schools Network — Paul A. Burke serves as a Commissioner and former President of the Board of the International Coalition of Girls’ Schools.
- Johara Sealy Partner — Assistant Head of School for Community Life and Belonging who leads efforts to shape a learning environment where students and adults feel known, respected, and connected.
- Mr. Burke Partner — Greets incoming Kindergartners at the blue doors as part of a school tradition.
- New York City museums and cultural institutions Partner — Partners with New York City museums and cultural institutions to connect visual arts curriculum with real-world cultural engagement and inquiry.
- Packer Collegiate Institute Partner — Paul A. Burke previously served on the Board of Packer Collegiate Institute.
- Riley’s Way Foundation Partner — Paul A. Burke is a founding Board Member of Riley’s Way Foundation.
- Summer Steps Partner — Paul A. Burke is a founding Board Member of Summer Steps.
- The Browning School Partner — Paul A. Burke previously served on the Board of The Browning School.
- Vassar College Partner — President of Vassar College delivered the commencement speech at Nightingale's first graduation in 1925.
strategies · 5
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.
- Developmental Progression Modelmethodology: developmental-education-modelBy structuring education as a sequential journey from independent thinking to self-discovery to global citizenship, the school builds agency and leadership over time because students develop skills in alignment with their cognitive and emotional maturity.
- Education of Mind and Heartmethodology: education_of_mind_and_heartBy integrating intellectual development with emotional and ethical growth, the school fosters deeper engagement and risk-taking because students feel personally known and valued, enabling holistic development.
- Interdisciplinary and Experiential Integrationmethodology: experiential_and_collaborative_learningBy embedding project-based, collaborative, and cross-disciplinary learning—including STEM with sustainability and digital citizenship—the school reinforces critical thinking and real-world application because students transfer skills across contexts.
- Relational Belongingmethodology: relational-belongingBy fostering intentional relationships across the school community, students develop a sense of belonging that supports academic risk-taking and personal growth because they feel seen, known, and supported.
- Student-Centered Learning Environmentmethodology: student-centered_learningBy designing flexible, reconfigurable, and gender-responsive learning spaces and pedagogical practices, the school enhances engagement and agency because the environment is intentionally aligned with how girls learn best.