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Public high school · New York City Geographic District # 2 · New York, New York

Stuyvesant High School

Stuyvesant High School rates 7.2, among the strongest high schools in New York City Geographic District # 2, where the rated median is 6.2.

High schools, 1 to 10This campus against public high schools around it that are rated on verified state test data.
7.2this school

7.2 on a one-to-ten scale; the New York City Geographic District # 2 median is 6.2.

#1,460 of 4,744 schools in New York · New York City Geographic District # 2: 69 high schools rated, median 6.2

The brief

A New York City Geographic District # 2 high school where students score 36 points above what's typical for similar communities.

It ranks 1,460 of 4,744 schools in New York and 23 of 118 in New York City Geographic District # 2.

Stuyvesant High School is listed in New York City Geographic District # 2, and a district label does not verify attendance for an address: confirm the zoned campus with the district before you commit to a street.

Math100%808 students tested · state average not published · 2021 EdFacts
Reading96%291 students tested · state average not published · 2021 EdFacts
Proficiency has held near 98% across the 13-year record (2009–2021).2021 EdFacts; 26 test records from NY state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

What the rating is made of, each out of 10

Student Progress
4.7
25% of the rating
Academics
9.9
25% of the rating
College Readiness
9.4
30% of the rating
Resources & Environment
3.5
20% of the rating
About this school's data1 correction under review · rating: low confidence · 7 sources, 2019–2024

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

Attendance data is under correction. This existing Resources & Environment score and overall rating may still reflect an unverified attendance input.

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics

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

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 dataHow we calculate scores

The neighborhood

Where it sits, and what the area looks like.
Stuyvesant High School and the 20 nearest high schools, each pin colored by its score.Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Verify the enrollment path with the district.

Open the New York school map to see school quality against home prices across the metro.

The area

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%

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

Getting around

Walk Score
98
Walker's Paradise
Transit Score
100
Rider's Paradise
Bike Score
88
Very Bikeable
City reported crime
2,937/100K
Reported Part-1 offenses (violent + property + arson) per 100,000 residents, from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting program for New York. This is a city-level reported-crime measure, not a school safety rating.

Walk, transit and bike scores byWalk Score

FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2025 · city context (New York), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2025. Freshness not available.

Programs and who goes here

What the campus offers, and who it enrolls.

Programs

AP and IB
3 AP courses
68.4% participation · state average 2.4 AP courses · CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics
5 sports
3 boys' · 2 girls' · 7 teams (incl. JV) · CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM courses
5 of 5
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics · CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Who goes here

Free or reduced lunch
49.2%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance. Shown separately, never in the score.

NCES Common Core of Data (CCD).

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Eight grade-compatible schools using the same rating model sit within 5 miles, and none rates higher than Stuyvesant High School.Public-school ratings. Straight-line distance from this campus. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries; verify the enrollment path with the district.

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

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

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

The record

What is on file, and where each number came from.

The public record

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
Generated by AI from public sources. Every claim is grounded in a cited source.Report inaccuracy

Questions families ask

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 #1,460 of 4,744 schools in NY.

What is Stuyvesant High School's MySchoolScout rating?

Stuyvesant High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.2 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 facts

Grades
9th – 12th
Enrollment
3,257
Student-teacher ratio
20.7:1
Teachers (FTE)
157
Type
Regular
Title I
No
Setting
Large City
County
New York County
Phone
(212) 312-4800
4-year graduation
99%+
Class of 2023
Rank in district
#23 of 118
Schools in district
119
District spending per student
Not available
The source marked this value as not applicable.
District child poverty rate
Not available
The source release did not match this district identifier.
Area population (ZIP 10282)
5,960
Area average commute
27.6 min
Area median age
39.4

NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24).

Sources and official links

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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, New York State Education Dept., and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.