Manhattan East School for Arts and Academics was founded in 1981 on the principle  that students, parents, teachers and administrators are all partners in establishing the finest  educational program possible.  Our students are highly motivated, with a proven record of  academic excellence and a strong interest in the arts.  Our educational team is fully  committed to ensuring the success of our students by adhering to the philosophy that a  rigorous, multicultural, interdisciplinary, challenging curriculum with an experiential  approach, coupled with high expectations will provide all students with the opportunity and  freedom to achieve and excel.

Liliana Sarro, Principal