UNIVERSITY NEIGHBORHOOD HIGH SCHOOL

487 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

University Neighborhood High School (UNHS), located at 200 Monroe Street in the Lower East Side of Manhattan, is a public secondary school that emphasizes a supportive, community-centered academic environment. Serving a diverse student population, the school is known for its commitment to preparing students for college and career success through a rigorous curriculum and a variety of extracurricular opportunities. Its location in the heart of New York City allows the school to leverage local partnerships and resources to enhance the educational experience, fostering a culture of civic engagement and global awareness among its students.

Beyond its core academics, UNHS places a significant focus on social-emotional learning and student development. The school offers a range of programs, including Advanced Placement (AP) courses, arts initiatives, and sports teams, designed to cater to a wide array of student interests and talents. By prioritizing a personalized approach to education, University Neighborhood High School aims to provide a safe and inclusive space where students are encouraged to advocate for themselves, excel academically, and graduate as well-rounded individuals prepared for the complexities of the modern world.

487

Total Students

38.4

Full-Time Teachers

12.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

73.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for UNIVERSITY NEIGHBORHOOD HIGH SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	30
Hispanic	225
Black	78
Asian	144
Two or More	7
American Indian	2
Pacific Islander	1

Hispanic
225 (46.2 %)
Asian
144 (29.6 %)
Black
78 (16.0 %)
White
30 (6.2 %)
Two or More
7 (1.4 %)
American Indian
2 (0.4 %)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.2 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT # 1
Phone:	(212)962-4341
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	487
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	38.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	334
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	26

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 9 120

Grade 10 124

Grade 11 121

Grade 12 120

Ungraded 2