Serving 447 students in grades 9-12, Manhattan/hunter Science High School ranks in the top 10% 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 ≥90% (which is higher than the New York state average of 52%). 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 14:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 83% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New York state average of 61% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 447 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 83%
- Graduation Rate: ≥95% (Top 10% in NY)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10%
- Math Proficiency: ≥90% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 65-69% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: ≥95% (Top 5%)
- Attendance Zone: Manhattan/Hunter Science High School serves an attendance area spanning approximately 468.2 square miles in New York, NY, where most students live within a 20-30 minute drive of the school, with an average distance of 12.4 miles to the zone's edge and some students residing as far as 24.3 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Manhattan/hunter Science High School 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
School Overview
Manhattan/hunter Science High School's student population of 447 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 32 teachers has grown by 14% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
447 students
Showing 2016–2025. View full 22-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
32 teachers
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School Rankings
Manhattan/hunter Science High School ranks within the top 10% of all 4,346 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Manhattan/hunter Science High School is 0.72, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.73. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#401 out of 4346 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥90%
52%
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
49%
Showing 2012–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥95%
78%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
11:1
Showing 2016–2025. View full 20-year historical data
Asian
26%
10%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 22-year historical data
Hispanic
41%
31%
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Black
13%
15%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 22-year historical data
White
17%
39%
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Two or more races
3%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 13-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. View full 22-year historical data
Graduation Rate
≥95%
87.2%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 13-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)14.8%
34.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
69%
55%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 20-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
2%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 20-year historical data
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Manhattan/hunter Science High School's ranking?
Manhattan/hunter Science High School is ranked #401 out of 4,346 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in New York.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≥90% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% 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 Manhattan/hunter Science High School?
The graduation rate of Manhattan/hunter Science High School is 95%, which is higher than the New York state average of 87.2%.
How many students attend Manhattan/hunter Science High School?
447 students attend Manhattan/hunter Science High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
41% of Manhattan/hunter Science High School students are Hispanic, 26% of students are Asian, 17% of students are White, 13% of students are Black, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Manhattan/hunter Science High School?
Manhattan/hunter Science High School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Manhattan/hunter Science High School offer ?
Manhattan/hunter Science High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Manhattan/hunter Science High School part of?
Manhattan/hunter Science High School is part of New York City Geographic District # 3.
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