School Overview
Manhattan Business Academy (MBA), located in the Chelsea neighborhood of Manhattan, is a public high school that focuses on integrating rigorous academics with real-world business experience. The school is designed to prepare students for both college and the modern professional landscape by emphasizing financial literacy, entrepreneurship, and leadership. Through partnerships with local businesses and professional organizations, students have the opportunity to engage in internships, mentorships, and project-based learning that connects their classroom curriculum to the global economy.

Beyond its business-centric coursework, the school maintains a supportive community environment aimed at fostering student growth and critical thinking. The academic program is balanced with a variety of extracurricular activities and elective courses, encouraging students to develop a well-rounded skill set. By prioritizing a "career-ready" mindset alongside traditional educational requirements, Manhattan Business Academy aims to equip its graduates with the practical tools, professional networks, and confidence necessary to navigate success in post-secondary education and their future careers.
387
Total Students
32.4
Full-Time Teachers
11.9
Student/Teacher Ratio
103.4%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for MANHATTAN BUSINESS ACADEMY
Demographic Student Count
White14
Hispanic239
Black99
Asian18
Two or More12
American Indian5
  • Hispanic
    239 (61.8 %)
  • Black
    99 (25.6 %)
  • Asian
    18 (4.7 %)
  • White
    14 (3.6 %)
  • Two or More
    12 (3.1 %)
  • American Indian
    5 (1.3 %)
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 # 2
Phone: (212)647-1983
Website: http://www.manhattanbusinessacademy.org
Grade Range: 9th - 12th
Total Students: 387
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 32.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 11.9
NSLP Participation:1 N/A
Qualified Free Lunch: 394
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 6
Grades Taught
Grade 9 105
Grade 10 102
Grade 11 93
Grade 12 87

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for MANHATTAN BUSINESS ACADEMY
Grade Student Count
Grade 9105
Grade 10102
Grade 1193
Grade 1287
Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for MANHATTAN BUSINESS ACADEMY
Gender Student Count Percentage
Female18347.3%
Male20452.7%
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