MANHATTAN/HUNTER SCIENCE HIGH SCHOOL

www.mhshs.org

477 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Manhattan/Hunter Science High School, located on Amsterdam Avenue in New York City, is a selective, high-performing public high school that operates through a unique partnership with Hunter College. This collaboration allows students to engage in a rigorous academic curriculum that goes beyond standard high school requirements, often providing opportunities for dual-enrollment college coursework. The school is known for its strong emphasis on STEM (science, technology, engineering, and math) education, fostering an environment that prepares students for the demands of competitive university programs.

In addition to its academic intensity, Manhattan/Hunter Science is recognized for its diverse and supportive community, which encourages intellectual curiosity and critical thinking. Because of its affiliation with Hunter College, students benefit from a campus-like atmosphere and access to advanced resources that are rarely found in traditional high schools. The school serves as a bridge for motivated students, aiming to develop well-rounded scholars who are ready to excel in higher education and navigate complex global challenges.

477

Total Students

31.0

Full-Time Teachers

15.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

69.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for MANHATTAN/HUNTER SCIENCE HIGH SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	83
Hispanic	168
Black	66
Asian	121
Two or More	32
American Indian	6
Pacific Islander	1

Hispanic
168 (35.2 %)
Asian
121 (25.4 %)
White
83 (17.4 %)
Black
66 (13.8 %)
Two or More
32 (6.7 %)
American Indian
6 (1.3 %)
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 # 3
Phone:	(212)501-1235
Website:	http://www.mhshs.org
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	477
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	31.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.4
NSLP Participation:¹	N/A
Qualified Free Lunch:	310
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	20

* 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 9 144

Grade 10 110

Grade 11 110

Grade 12 113