MANHATTAN INTERNATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL

MANHATTAN INTERNATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL is a Title I public high school that is part of the NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT # 2 school district, located in NEW YORK, NY with about 335 students offering grade levels from 9th Grade to 12th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 21 teachers, MANHATTAN INTERNATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL has a student/teacher ratio of about 15:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

MANHATTAN INTERNATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL (MIHS) is a specialized public high school located on the Upper East Side of Manhattan, specifically designed to serve the needs of recently arrived immigrant students. The school operates on a philosophy that prioritizes linguistic and academic growth for English Language Learners (ELLs). Rather than a traditional lecture-based model, MIHS utilizes an inquiry-based, interdisciplinary curriculum where students work in small, collaborative groups. This approach is intended to help students build proficiency in English while simultaneously mastering rigorous academic content across various subjects.

Beyond academics, the school is well-regarded for its supportive, inclusive culture that fosters a sense of community among students from dozens of different countries. Because the student body consists of recent arrivals, MIHS provides extensive social-emotional support and college-readiness resources tailored to the unique challenges of the immigrant experience. By emphasizing "performance-based assessment"—where students demonstrate mastery through projects, portfolios, and presentations—the school aims to prepare its graduates for success in higher education and the global workforce.

For more information, contact MANHATTAN INTERNATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL at (212) 517-6728 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.