City As School

City As School is a public high school in Greenwich Village that combines classroom instruction with internship experiences at different organizations throughout New York. The school operates without traditional grades and allows students to work at their own pace while completing their coursework.

The school was founded to create an alternative learning model that moved away from standardized testing and instead evaluated student abilities through projects and hands-on work. This shift from traditional instruction to an experience-based approach influenced how progressive education developed in New York.

The school functions as a bridge between students and major cultural institutions across the city, allowing them to work directly with professionals in their fields of interest. These real-world connections shape how students understand the role of education in their communities.

Visitors can tour the building and learn about its educational model by arranging a visit in advance with the school. Located in Greenwich Village, it is easily reached by public transportation.

The school uses an AI-powered system called ARK that helps students explore career paths and manage their projects throughout their studies. This technology tool works alongside the hands-on learning model to support students in building their professional portfolios.

Location: Manhattan

Website: https://cityas.org

GPS coordinates: 40.72910,-74.00610

Latest update: December 6, 2025 21:28