HIGH SCHOOL MATHEMATICS SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING AT CCNY

School Overview
The High School for Math, Science and Engineering (HSMSE) at The City College of New York (CCNY) is a highly selective, public magnet school located on the campus of City College in Manhattan. As one of New York City’s specialized high schools, it is renowned for its rigorous academic environment that emphasizes STEM fields, specifically engineering and advanced mathematics. The school offers a unique educational experience by integrating its curriculum with the resources of the college, allowing students to engage in advanced coursework, research opportunities, and exposure to a university-level atmosphere before graduating.

Beyond its strong focus on technical disciplines, HSMSE is known for fostering a close-knit community of high-achieving students and dedicated faculty. The school maintains a demanding graduation requirement that includes a concentration in a specific engineering strand, as well as a robust language program. By blending a challenging academic syllabus with the intellectual opportunities afforded by its location at CCNY, HSMSE consistently prepares its graduates for success at the nation’s most competitive universities and careers in complex, innovation-driven industries.
555
Total Students
33.3
Full-Time Teachers
16.7
Student/Teacher Ratio
38.7%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for HIGH SCHOOL MATHEMATICS SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING AT CCNY
Demographic Student Count
White173
Hispanic91
Black47
Asian161
Two or More78
American Indian2
Pacific Islander3
  • White
    173 (31.2 %)
  • Asian
    161 (29.0 %)
  • Hispanic
    91 (16.4 %)
  • Two or More
    78 (14.1 %)
  • Black
    47 (8.5 %)
  • Pacific Islander
    3 (0.5 %)
  • American Indian
    2 (0.4 %)
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 # 5
Phone: (212)281-6490
Website: http://www.hsmse.org
Grade Range: 9th - 12th
Total Students: 555
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 33.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 16.7
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 196
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 19
Grades Taught
Grade 9 138
Grade 10 155
Grade 11 144
Grade 12 118

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for HIGH SCHOOL MATHEMATICS SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING AT CCNY
Grade Student Count
Grade 9138
Grade 10155
Grade 11144
Grade 12118
Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for HIGH SCHOOL MATHEMATICS SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING AT CCNY
Gender Student Count Percentage
Female19535.1%
Male36064.9%
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