NEW EXPLORATIONS INTO SCIENCETECH AND MATH HIGH SCHOOL

School Overview
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.
1,610
Total Students
97.5
Full-Time Teachers
16.5
Student/Teacher Ratio
27.1%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for NEW EXPLORATIONS INTO SCIENCETECH AND MATH HIGH SCHOOL
Demographic Student Count
White592
Hispanic173
Black87
Asian597
Two or More151
American Indian5
Pacific Islander5
  • Asian
    597 (37.1 %)
  • White
    592 (36.8 %)
  • Hispanic
    173 (10.7 %)
  • Two or More
    151 (9.4 %)
  • Black
    87 (5.4 %)
  • American Indian
    5 (0.3 %)
  • Pacific Islander
    5 (0.3 %)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Other
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)677-5190
Website: http://www.nestmk12.net
Grade Range: K - 12th
Total Students: 1,610
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 97.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 16.5
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 397
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 40
Grades Taught
Kindergarten 95
Grade 1 110
Grade 2 112
Grade 3 112
Grade 4 109
Grade 5 101
Grade 6 116
Grade 7 120
Grade 8 114
Grade 9 149
Grade 10 122
Grade 11 157
Grade 12 193

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for NEW EXPLORATIONS INTO SCIENCETECH AND MATH HIGH SCHOOL
Grade Student Count
Kindergarten95
Grade 1110
Grade 2112
Grade 3112
Grade 4109
Grade 5101
Grade 6116
Grade 7120
Grade 8114
Grade 9149
Grade 10122
Grade 11157
Grade 12193
Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for NEW EXPLORATIONS INTO SCIENCETECH AND MATH HIGH SCHOOL
Gender Student Count Percentage
Female82951.5%
Male78148.5%
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