About the School
Food and Finance High School (FFHS) is a public high school located in Manhattan, New York City. It specializes in culinary arts and finance, offering a career and technical education (CTE) program within the NYC Department of Education. Serving grades 9-12, FFHS has approximately 489 students and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 12:1. The school operates from 7:44 AM to 3:20 PM and emphasizes a community built on the values of Respect, Joy, Ownership, and Pride. FFHS provides a rigorous academic environment alongside hands-on training in culinary arts and finance. Students can participate in a comprehensive culinary arts program from their freshman year, which includes cooking, baking, and catering. The school also offers the Smart Scholars Early College Initiative, allowing students to earn college credits or an Associate Degree in Hospitality Management. Additional support services, such as guidance counseling and bullying reporting, are available to ensure student wellbeing. F