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“Young people should take advantage of the opportunity to attend this high school.”
– Sandy Weill,
Chairman, Citigroup


Founded by Phyllis Frankfort in 1993 as a collaboration between the New York City Department of Education and The Travelers Group, the High School of Economics & Finance offers its students a unique and challenging environment for intellectual and personal development.

Located in the heart of Wall Street, the school was built on a commitment to high academic standards as well as providing students with an education in economics and finance that includes real-world opportunities.

The student population is diverse at the high school: Current Enrollment:52% males, 48% females Profile: 25% Asian, 40% Hispanic, 24% African-American, 10% White, 1% Other Admission: 45.3% Manhattan, 29.6% Brooklyn, 15% Queens, 10.09% Bronx, .01% Staten Island

Experience the best of both worlds – with an exciting, unique educational structure that pairs a challenging college preparatory program with an intense career focus. Our specialized curriculum is developed by both educators and industry specialists, and updated regularly to accurately reflect changes in this dynamic industry. As a student, you will take courses such as:

  • Economics: The World of Finance
  • Banking and Credit
  • College Accounting
  • Entrepreneurship
  • International Finance
  • Personal Financial Planning
  • Principles of Finance
  • Statistics

At the Sanford I. Weill Institute for Lifelong Learning get a real world perspective on what it takes to be successful in business through exclusive seminars, classes, internships, and field trips offered by over 500 companies in this unparalleled program. Develop knowledge and sills in four principal areas:

Arts & Humanities
Communications & Law
Economics & Finance
Career Skills


With a graduation rate of over 93% and 96% of students attending college, the High School of Economics & Finance fulfills its mission and commitment for higher learning. The school was designated as a New American High School in 1996 and was recognized for educational success by U.S. Senators Hillary Rodham Clinton and Charles E. Schumer. In addition, HSEAF received the American Banker: "Banker of the Year" grant.

Timeline of Events

YEAREVENT
1993School Opened
1993Partnership with The Travelers Group, now Citigroup began
1993Bloomberg has donated the Bloomberg Terminals since the school's inception.
1996Designated as New American School for Preparing Students for College & Careers
1998Student featured on first page of New York Times Technology Section
1999First EAF students to be selected as one of two student advisory members of the Board of Education of the City of New York
1999Partnership with Carnegie Hall began
2000Honorary Principals: Jeffrey Hoops, Ernst & Young, LLP and Harvey Walker, H. Walker Consulting
2001Partnership with Moody's began
2001Certificate of Special Congressional Recognition of Outstanding & Invaluable Service to the Community by Congressman Jerrold Nadler
2001Reuters Television/Financial Video Online interviewed students about their experience as investors
2001Student Featured in Daily News Biz News for his student–run business
2001Students featured in CNN Interview on their view on taxes
2001Honorary Principal: Victor Samra, Jr. Andover Brokerage
2002Project site for Citigroup Make a Difference Day where employees volunteer a Saturday to assist with various projects in school building
2002Honorary Principal: Charles Raymond, Citigroup Foundation
2003Ribbon Cutting Ceremony for Library: Citigroup Reading Room & Moody's Research Center (which includes a Bloomberg Terminal)
2003Honorary Principal: Robyn Brady Ince, Deutsche Bank
2004Recipient of Grant at Banker of the Year
2004Student Intern Featured in AIDS Walk Newsletter for his Community Service
2004Honorary Principal: Frances G. Laserson, Moody's Corporation
2005Students Featured in Your Money Article in the Daily News for their outstanding results in the Financial Literacy Certification & Testing Program
2005The gym program and teachers were commended by Region 9 for exemplary use of limited space and facilities.
2005Honorary Principal: James M. Abry, Madison Square Garden
2006Sandy Weill is honored by the high school for his partnership
2006Students attended the book signing of Sandy Weill’s new book, "The Real Deal: My Life in Business & Philanthropy."
2006HSEAF commended as one of 272 Title I schools in New York State that had met the necessary criteria for 2 straight years to be designated a "high performing/gap closing" school.
2006Virtual Enterprise teamed with Ogilvy & Mather to win 3rd place in an Ad Council competition for an underage drinking Public Service Announcement. Our ad also was selected by the client as the winning ad.
2006Honorary Principal: Skip Vaccarino, Snelling Personnel

High School of Economics & Finance 100 Trinity Place, New York, NY 10006

Tel: 212-346-0708 Fax: 212-346-0712