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#493 of 4,742 schools in NY

Top 10% in state

Stuyvesant 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 46 points above what's typical for similar communities.

345 CHAMBERS ST, New York, NY 10282

  • Math 100% proficient (2021)
  • Reading 96% proficient (2021)
  • 99%+ 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress8.5Excellent25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data13
Annual Change-0.05 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2021
TrendStable
Academics9.9Excellent25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency99.5% (2021 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency96% (2021 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency98% (2021 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)52% (model expectation from 2021 EdFacts)
vs. Expected+45.6 pts
Adjusted Percentile99th
College Readiness9.6Excellent30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate99%+
AP Participation68.4%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment3.5Needs Improvement20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio20.7:1
Chronic Absenteeism6.6%

Students at Stuyvesant High School score 98% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 52%).

How we calculate scores →

2021 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. NY average.

Math Proficiency100%(2021 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2021 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency96%(2021 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2021 EdFacts)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency has held near 98% across the 13-year record (2009–2021).

Show all 13 years
2009
Math
100%
ELA
100%
2010
Math
100%
ELA
100%
2011
Math
100%
ELA
100%
2012
Math
100%
ELA
100%
2013
Math
100%
ELA
95%
2014
Math
100%
ELA
100%
2015
Math
100%
ELA
100%
2016
Math
100%
ELA
100%
2017
Math
100%
ELA
100%
2018
Math
100%
ELA
100%
2019
Math
100%
ELA
100%
2020*
Math
100%
ELA
96%
2021*
Math
100%
ELA
96%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 100% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 99% (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

49.2%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Stuyvesant 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 98Walker's Paradise
  • Transit 100Rider’s Paradise
  • Bike 88Very 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

$250,001

Median home value

$2,000,001

Median rent

$3,501/mo

College educated

82%

Homeownership

10.8%

Poverty rate

6.4%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 10282; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs3AP courses offered
68.4% participation·State avg: 2.4 AP courses·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics5sports offered
3 boys'·2 girls'·7 teams (incl. JV)·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses5of 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
Broome Street Academy Charter High SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified6.69–120.6 mi354Compare →
High School of Economics & FinanceEnrollment path unverified7.29–120.6 mi671Compare →
Leadership & Public Service High SchoolEnrollment path unverified7.49–120.6 mi262Compare →
Chelsea Career and Technical Education High SchoolEnrollment path unverified7.89–120.7 mi379Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.

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

New York City Geographic District # 2

Schools in district
119
Rank in district
#32 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.

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

About Stuyvesant High School

Stuyvesant High School is a public high school in New York, NY, part of New York City Geographic District # 2, serving approximately 3,257 students in grades 9th-12th with a 20.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.2 out of 10 and ranks #493 of 4,742 schools in NY. State assessment records show 100% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 99% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).

What's said publicly about Stuyvesant High School

Sources:School's websiteWikipedia

Synthesized from public, attributable sources. Updated April 2026.

Stuyvesant High School is a co-ed, public, college-preparatory specialized high school located in Manhattan, New York City 2. Operated by the New York City Department of Education, the institution provides tuition-free advanced classes to students 2. Founded in 1904, the school specializes in developing talent in mathematics, science, and technology 12. Its mission is to nurture and enhance the special academic talents of admitted students 1. The school offers 31 AP courses and 112 electives 1. Students at Stuyvesant have an average SAT score of 1510 and an average ACT score of 34 1. The school supports extracurricular engagement through 43 PSAL sports teams and various clubs 1. The student body is represented by the Stuy Student Union and the Stuyvesant Spectator newspaper 1. The school's motto is 'Pro Scientia Atque Sapientia' 1.
Sources (2)
  1. www.stuy.edu
  2. en.wikipedia.org
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Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Stuyvesant High School

What grades does Stuyvesant High School serve?

Stuyvesant High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend Stuyvesant High School?

Stuyvesant High School has an enrollment of approximately 3,257 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Stuyvesant High School?

The student-teacher ratio at Stuyvesant High School is 20.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Stuyvesant High School rank in NY?

Stuyvesant High School ranks #493 of 4,742 schools in NY.

What is Stuyvesant High School's MySchoolScout rating?

Stuyvesant High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.2 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 Stuyvesant High School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Stuyvesant High School has 100% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 99% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).

Is Stuyvesant High School a charter school?

No, Stuyvesant High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Stuyvesant High School a Title I school?

No, Stuyvesant High School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Stuyvesant High School?

49.2% of students at Stuyvesant 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
3,257
Student-Teacher Ratio
20.7:1
Teachers (FTE)
157
Type
regular
Setting
Large City
County
New York County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
6.6%
Phone
(212) 312-4800
4-Year Graduation
99%+
Area population (ZIP 10282)
5,960
Area average commute
27.6 min
Area median age
39.4

Official sources & links

School website↗Official NCES record↗Google Maps & reviews↗GreatSchools profile↗Niche reviews↗
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 10282; 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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Data sources
NCES Common Core of Data (CCD)SY 2023–24NY EDFACTSSY 2020–21NCES EdFactsMixed source periodsU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimatesACS 2019–2023 5-year estimatesCRDC via Urban InstituteSY 2021–22School websiteSynced Apr 2026WikipediaSynced Apr 2026MySchoolScout RankingsFull details →

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