Excellent
#364 of 4,742 schools in NY
Top 8% in state
Manhattan/hunter Science High School
High School · New York City Geographic District # 3 · New York, NY
A New York City Geographic District # 3 high school where students score 47 points above what's typical for similar communities.
122 AMSTERDAM AVE, New York, NY 10023
- Math 98% proficient (2021)
- Reading 82% proficient (2021)
- 95%+ 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Manhattan/hunter Science High School score 90% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 43%).
2021 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NY average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 8 points since 2018, to 90% in 2021, across a 13-year record (2009–2021).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 97% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 95% (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 scoreFree/reduced lunch
75.2%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Manhattan/hunter Science High School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 96Walker's Paradise
- Transit 100Rider’s Paradise
- Bike 89Very Bikeable
- City Safety: High3,049/100K
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Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$157,866
Median home value
$1,401,800
Median rent
$3,050/mo
College educated
84.3%
Homeownership
39.5%
Poverty rate
8.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 10023; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| High School for Law Advocacy and Community JusticeEnrollment path unverified | 7.0 | 9–12 | 0.0 mi | 449 | Compare → |
| High School of Arts and TechnologyEnrollment path unverified | 6.5 | 9–12 | 0.0 mi | 416 | Compare → |
| Maxine Greene High School for Imaginative Inquiry (the)Enrollment path unverified | 7.6 | 9–12 | 0.0 mi | 93 | Compare → |
| Urban Assembly School for Media StudiesEnrollment path unverified | 8.0 | 9–12 | 0.0 mi | 309 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
New York City Geographic District # 3
- Schools in district
- 43
- Rank in district
- #5 of 42
- 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/hunter Science High School is listed in NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT # 3; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Manhattan/hunter Science High School
Manhattan/hunter Science High School is a public high school in New York, NY, part of New York City Geographic District # 3, serving approximately 439 students in grades 9th-12th with a 15.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.4 out of 10 and ranks #364 of 4,742 schools in NY. State assessment records show 97% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 95% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Manhattan/hunter Science High School
What grades does Manhattan/hunter Science High School serve?
Manhattan/hunter Science High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Manhattan/hunter Science High School?
Manhattan/hunter Science High School has an enrollment of approximately 439 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Manhattan/hunter Science High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Manhattan/hunter Science High School is 15.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Manhattan/hunter Science High School rank in NY?
Manhattan/hunter Science High School ranks #364 of 4,742 schools in NY.
What is Manhattan/hunter Science High School's MySchoolScout rating?
Manhattan/hunter Science High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.4 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/hunter Science High School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Manhattan/hunter Science High School has 97% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 95% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).
Is Manhattan/hunter Science High School a charter school?
No, Manhattan/hunter Science High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Manhattan/hunter Science High School a Title I school?
No, Manhattan/hunter Science High School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Manhattan/hunter Science High School?
75.2% of students at Manhattan/hunter Science 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
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 439
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 29
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- New York County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 15.0%
- Phone
- (212) 501-1235
- 4-Year Graduation
- 95%+
- Area population (ZIP 10023)
- 67,468
- Area average commute
- 27.9 min
- Area median age
- 43.8
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 10023; 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
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