NEW EXPLORATIONS INTO SCIENCETECH AND MATH HIGH SCHOOL

NEW EXPLORATIONS INTO SCIENCETECH AND MATH HIGH SCHOOL is a public school that is part of the NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT # 1 school district, located in NEW YORK, NY with about 1,729 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 12th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. With about 92 teachers, NEW EXPLORATIONS INTO SCIENCETECH AND MATH HIGH SCHOOL has a student/teacher ratio of about 18:1. 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.

New Explorations into Science, Technology and Math (NEST+m) is a highly selective, K-12 public school located in the Lower East Side of Manhattan. As a city-wide gifted and talented school, it is widely recognized for its rigorous academic environment and its focus on cultivating students’ abilities in STEM disciplines, though it maintains a comprehensive curriculum that balances these technical fields with the humanities and arts. The school is known for its high performance metrics, consistently ranking among the top schools in New York City and attracting a diverse student body from all five boroughs.

The school operates with a "whole child" philosophy, aiming to challenge students through a demanding curriculum while providing a supportive community atmosphere. Beyond the classroom, NEST+m offers an extensive array of extracurricular activities, including competitive robotics teams, debate clubs, music programs, and various athletics, which help foster leadership and collaborative skills. By bridging the gap between a focused technical education and a well-rounded college-preparatory experience, the school prepares its graduates for matriculation into some of the most competitive universities in the country.

For more information, contact NEW EXPLORATIONS INTO SCIENCETECH AND MATH HIGH SCHOOL at (212) 677-5190 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.