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#3686 of 4,742 schools in NY

Manhattan Comprehensive Night and Day High School

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

A New York City Geographic District # 2 high school where students score 15 points above what's typical for similar communities.

240 2ND AVE, New York, NY 10003

  • Math 57% proficient (2021)
  • Reading 50% proficient (2021)
  • 23.0% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress6.8Average25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data13
Annual Change-0.98 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2021
TrendStable
Academics7.7Very Good25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency57% (2021 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency49.5% (2021 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency53% (2021 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)38% (model expectation from 2021 EdFacts)
vs. Expected+14.8 pts
Adjusted Percentile66th
College Readiness3.2Needs Improvement30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate23%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment1.3Needs Improvement20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio13.7:1
Chronic Absenteeism98.3%

Students at Manhattan Comprehensive Night and Day High School score 53% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 38%).

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2021 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. NY average.

Math Proficiency57%(2021 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2021 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency50%(2021 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2021 EdFacts)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 31 points since 2018, to 53% in 2021, across a 13-year record (2009–2021).

Show all 13 years
2009
Math
87%
ELA
77%
2010
Math
92%
ELA
87%
2011
Math
92%
ELA
82%
2012
Math
87%
ELA
77%
2013
Math
47%
ELA
52%
2014
Math
87%
ELA
87%
2015
Math
87%
ELA
87%
2016
Math
87%
ELA
87%
2017
Math
82%
ELA
82%
2018
Math
87%
ELA
82%
2019
Math
87%
ELA
82%
2020*
Math
57%
ELA
50%
2021*
Math
57%
ELA
50%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 80% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 76% (multi-year average, 2009-2021)

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

Based on 26 test records from NY state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

89.2%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Manhattan Comprehensive Night and Day High School 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 97Biker’s Paradise
  • 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

$153,750

Median home value

$1,137,000

Median rent

$2,772/mo

College educated

82.2%

Homeownership

34.7%

Poverty rate

12.7%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 10003; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Advanced STEM Courses1of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

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Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

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Institute for Collaborative EducationEnrollment path unverified8.76–120.1 mi479Compare →
PS 226Enrollment path unverified4.0PK–120.1 mi282Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

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

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

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
#116 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 Comprehensive Night and Day High School is listed in NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT # 2; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Manhattan Comprehensive Night and Day High School

Manhattan Comprehensive Night and Day High School is a public high school in New York, NY, part of New York City Geographic District # 2, serving approximately 629 students in grades 10th-12th with a 13.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.8 out of 10 and ranks #3,686 of 4,742 schools in NY. State assessment records show 80% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 76% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Manhattan Comprehensive Night and Day High School

What grades does Manhattan Comprehensive Night and Day High School serve?

Manhattan Comprehensive Night and Day High School serves students in grades 10th through 12th.

How many students attend Manhattan Comprehensive Night and Day High School?

Manhattan Comprehensive Night and Day High School has an enrollment of approximately 629 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Manhattan Comprehensive Night and Day High School?

The student-teacher ratio at Manhattan Comprehensive Night and Day High School is 13.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Manhattan Comprehensive Night and Day High School rank in NY?

Manhattan Comprehensive Night and Day High School ranks #3,686 of 4,742 schools in NY.

What is Manhattan Comprehensive Night and Day High School's MySchoolScout rating?

Manhattan Comprehensive Night and Day High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.8 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 Comprehensive Night and Day High School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Manhattan Comprehensive Night and Day High School has 80% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 76% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).

Is Manhattan Comprehensive Night and Day High School a charter school?

No, Manhattan Comprehensive Night and Day High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Manhattan Comprehensive Night and Day High School a Title I school?

No, Manhattan Comprehensive Night and Day High School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Manhattan Comprehensive Night and Day High School?

89.2% of students at Manhattan Comprehensive Night and Day High School 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
10th – 12th
Enrollment
629
Student-Teacher Ratio
13.7:1
Teachers (FTE)
46
Type
regular
Setting
Large City
County
New York County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
98.3%
4-Year Graduation
23.0%
Area population (ZIP 10003)
53,825
Area average commute
24 min
Area median age
31.7
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 10003; 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, 2009-2021; directory SY 2023–24

About our data · How we calculate scores

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