Stephen T. Mather Building Arts and Craftsmanship High School

Stephen T. Mather Building Arts & Craftsmanship High School is a Career and Technical Education (CTE) high school for hands-on skills-training in the specialized building arts and landscape trades, focused on high-quality craftsmanship and historic preservation. In partnering with the National Park Service students work directly in the trades of carpentry, masonry/plastering, decorative finishes and landscape management.
Through the NPS partnership, students benefit from the expertise of NPS’ commitment to preserving natural and cultural resources. Students attending Mather will receive a foundation in preservation methodology, including thorough research, detailed documentation, insightful interpretation and effective communication, all of which support their transition to college or to employment opportunities associated with these trades.
The National Parks of New York Harbor have been an active partner since the school's founding in 2013.

The School's Mission Statement

Stephen T. Mather Building Arts & Craftsmanship High School, through hands-on learning opportunities and skills-training, prepares students for both college, and career paths in the building and landscaping trades, with emphases on high-quality craftsmanship, the specialized building arts and the practices of historic preservation.