The High School for Math, Science and Engineering at City College is one of the nine specialized high schools in New York City, United States. Ranked as the #1 high school in New York, it caters to highly gifted students residing in New York City. It is located within the campus of the City College of New York.
Serving 579 students in grades 9-12, High School Mathematics Science And Engineering At Ccny ranks in the top 20% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≥95% (which is higher than the New York state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65-69% (which is higher than the New York state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 63% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is higher than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 579 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 63%
- Graduation Rate: ≥95% (Top 10% in NY)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20%
- Math Proficiency: ≥95% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 65-69% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: ≥95% (Top 5%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
High School Mathematics Science And Engineering At Ccny ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
Graduation Rate
Diversity
School Overview
High School Mathematics Science And Engineering At Ccny's student population of 579 students has grown by 18% over five school years.
The teacher population of 33 teachers has grown by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
579 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
33 teachers
Year Founded
2002
School Rankings
High School Mathematics Science And Engineering At Ccny ranks within the top 20% of all 4,377 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of High School Mathematics Science And Engineering At Ccny is 0.75, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#445 out of 4377 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥95%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥95%
78%
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
27%
10%
Hispanic
16%
30%
Black
11%
16%
White
37%
40%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
8%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥95%
87%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
34%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Dragon
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is High School Mathematics Science And Engineering At Ccny's ranking?
High School Mathematics Science And Engineering At Ccny is ranked #445 out of 4,377 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in New York.
What schools are High School Mathematics Science And Engineering At Ccny often compared to?
High School Mathematics Science And Engineering At Ccnyis often viewed alongside schools like Baruch College Campus High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≥95% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% NY state average), while 65-69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
What is the graduation rate of High School Mathematics Science And Engineering At Ccny?
The graduation rate of High School Mathematics Science And Engineering At Ccny is 95%, which is higher than the New York state average of 87%.
How many students attend High School Mathematics Science And Engineering At Ccny?
579 students attend High School Mathematics Science And Engineering At Ccny.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
37% of High School Mathematics Science And Engineering At Ccny students are White, 27% of students are Asian, 16% of students are Hispanic, 11% of students are Black, 8% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of High School Mathematics Science And Engineering At Ccny?
High School Mathematics Science And Engineering At Ccny has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does High School Mathematics Science And Engineering At Ccny offer ?
High School Mathematics Science And Engineering At Ccny offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is High School Mathematics Science And Engineering At Ccny part of?
High School Mathematics Science And Engineering At Ccny is part of New York City Geographic District # 5 School District.
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