Manhattan School For Career Development

113 E 4th St
New York, NY 10003
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Manhattan School For Career Development serves 218 students in grades 6-12. 
The student:teacher ratio of 6:1 is lower than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New York state average of 59% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • School Type: Special education school
  • Grades: 6-12
  • Enrollment: 218 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 6:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 94%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education

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School Overview

Manhattan School For Career Development's student population of 218 students has declined by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 37 teachers has grown by 15% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
218 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
37 teachers
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School Rankings

The diversity score of Manhattan School For Career Development is 0.60, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (NY)
Student : Teacher Ratio
6:1
11:1
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American Indian
1%
1%
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Asian
6%
10%
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Hispanic
54%
29%
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Black
32%
16%
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White
6%
41%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
3%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.60
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
94%
51%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch (15-16)
1%
5%
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Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

How many students attend Manhattan School For Career Development?
218 students attend Manhattan School For Career Development.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
54% of Manhattan School For Career Development students are Hispanic, 32% of students are Black, 6% of students are Asian, 6% of students are White, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Manhattan School For Career Development?
Manhattan School For Career Development has a student ration of 6:1, which is lower than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Manhattan School For Career Development offer ?
Manhattan School For Career Development offers enrollment in grades 6-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Manhattan School For Career Development part of?
Manhattan School For Career Development is part of Nyc Special Schools - District 75 School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • School Type: Special education school
  • Grades: 6-12
  • Enrollment: 218 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 6:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 94%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education

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