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#2101 of 4,742 schools in NY

Top 44% in state

Manhattan Academy for Arts and Languages

High School · New York City Geographic District # 2 · New York, NY

A New York City Geographic District # 2 high school where students score 24 points above what's typical for similar communities.

111 E 33RD ST, New York, NY 10016

  • Math 65% proficient (2021)
  • Reading 55% proficient (2021)
  • 84.5% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress9.9Excellent25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data9
Annual Change+2.68 pts/yr
Data Period2013–2021
TrendImproving
Academics8.2Excellent25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency64.5% (2021 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency54.5% (2021 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency60% (2021 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)35% (model expectation from 2021 EdFacts)
vs. Expected+24.2 pts
Adjusted Percentile73th
College Readiness5.2Average30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate84.5%
AP Participation14.7%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment2.3Needs Improvement20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio12.5:1
Chronic Absenteeism71.2%

Students at Manhattan Academy for Arts and Languages score 60% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 35%).

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2021 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. NY average.

Math Proficiency65%(2021 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2021 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency55%(2021 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2021 EdFacts)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 23 points since 2018, to 60% in 2021, across a 9-year record (2013–2021).

Show all 9 years
2013
Math
8%
ELA
32%
2014
Math
82%
ELA
82%
2015
Math
85%
ELA
95%
2016
Math
85%
ELA
85%
2017
Math
85%
ELA
95%
2018
Math
77%
ELA
87%
2019
Math
77%
ELA
87%
2020*
Math
65%
ELA
55%
2021*
Math
65%
ELA
55%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 70% (multi-year average, 2013-2021) · reading/ELA 75% (multi-year average, 2013-2021)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 18 test records from NY state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

98.4%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Manhattan Academy for Arts and Languages sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the New York map →

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 100Walker's Paradise
  • Transit 100Rider’s Paradise
  • Bike 82Very Bikeable
  • City Safety: High3,049/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (New York), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$153,065

Median home value

$928,400

Median rent

$3,321/mo

College educated

81.7%

Homeownership

27.7%

Poverty rate

9.8%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 10016; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs1AP course offered
14.7% participation·State avg: 2.4 AP courses·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics3sports offered
2 boys'·1 girls'·3 teams (incl. JV)·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses1of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Murray Hill AcademyEnrollment path unverified7.79–120.0 mi239Compare →
Unity Center for Urban TechnologiesEnrollment path unverified8.59–120.0 mi266Compare →
Aaron School K - 12Private · tuition7.8privateK–120.2 mi161Compare →
Baruch College Campus High SchoolEnrollment path unverified8.69–120.4 mi472Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.

New York City Geographic District # 2

Schools in district
119
Rank in district
#94 of 118
District spending per student
The source marked this value as not applicable.
District child poverty rate
The source release did not match this district identifier.

Manhattan Academy for Arts and Languages is listed in NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT # 2; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Manhattan Academy for Arts and Languages

Manhattan Academy for Arts and Languages is a public high school in New York, NY, part of New York City Geographic District # 2, serving approximately 313 students in grades 9th-12th with a 12.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.5 out of 10 and ranks #2,101 of 4,742 schools in NY. State assessment records show 70% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2013-2021) and 75% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2013-2021).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Manhattan Academy for Arts and Languages

What grades does Manhattan Academy for Arts and Languages serve?

Manhattan Academy for Arts and Languages serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend Manhattan Academy for Arts and Languages?

Manhattan Academy for Arts and Languages has an enrollment of approximately 313 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Manhattan Academy for Arts and Languages?

The student-teacher ratio at Manhattan Academy for Arts and Languages is 12.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Manhattan Academy for Arts and Languages rank in NY?

Manhattan Academy for Arts and Languages ranks #2,101 of 4,742 schools in NY.

What is Manhattan Academy for Arts and Languages's MySchoolScout rating?

Manhattan Academy for Arts and Languages has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.5 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

What are the test scores at Manhattan Academy for Arts and Languages?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Manhattan Academy for Arts and Languages has 70% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2013-2021) and 75% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2013-2021).

Is Manhattan Academy for Arts and Languages a charter school?

No, Manhattan Academy for Arts and Languages is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Manhattan Academy for Arts and Languages a Title I school?

No, Manhattan Academy for Arts and Languages is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Manhattan Academy for Arts and Languages?

98.4% of students at Manhattan Academy for Arts and Languages qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.

School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)

Grades
9th – 12th
Enrollment
313
Student-Teacher Ratio
12.5:1
Teachers (FTE)
25
Type
regular
Setting
Large City
County
New York County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
71.2%
4-Year Graduation
84.5%
Area population (ZIP 10016)
54,297
Area average commute
24.8 min
Area median age
33.7
About this school's data

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.

School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
  • Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
MySchoolScout rating and rank
MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
Math proficiency
State department of education · 2021 EdFacts · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2021 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2021 EdFacts · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2021 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Student progress (growth)
NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
  • Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
  • Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 10016; this does not measure the attendance area.
Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2013-2021; directory SY 2023–24

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