This prestigious Upper East Side high school is designed to maximize learning potential and stimulate students. Even lighting on desks, chalk boards, and work tables helps visibility and focus for long study periods. The school’s motto, “Deo et Patriae” (For God and Country), speaks to its intention to produce a men committed to devoting the advantages education to the service of society and the underprivileged. Overall, the look is classic and refined, creating a serious ambiance for devoted pupils.