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 194 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 93% 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)

  • School Type: Special education school
  • Grades: 6-12
  • Enrollment: 194 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 6:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 93%
  • : The Manhattan School for Career Development serves an attendance zone in New York, NY, covering approximately 287.7 square miles. Families can generally expect a typical drive time of 15-20 minutes to the school, with the furthest edge of the zone located about 20.6 miles away.
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education

School Overview

Manhattan School For Career Development's student population of 194 students has declined by 13% over five school years.
The teacher population of 35 teachers has grown by 12% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
194 students

Showing 2016–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓

Total Classroom Teachers
35 teachers

Showing 2016–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓

Year Founded
1999
School Calendar

School Rankings

The diversity score of Manhattan School For Career Development is 0.57, 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.
This School
State Level (NY)
Student-Teacher Ratio
6:1
11:1

Showing 2016–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓

American Indian
1%
1%

Showing 2014–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓

Asian
2%
10%

Showing 2016–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓

Hispanic
57%
31%

Showing 2016–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓

Black
32%
15%

Showing 2016–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓

White
7%
39%

Showing 2016–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓

Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
93%
0.57

Showing 2016–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓

(22-23)
77.3%
34.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
94%
55%

Showing 2016–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓

Eligible for Reduced Lunch (16-17)
1%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

How many students attend Manhattan School For Career Development?
194 students attend Manhattan School For Career Development.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
57% of Manhattan School For Career Development students are Hispanic, 32% of students are Black, 7% of students are White, 2% of students are Asian, 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 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Manhattan School For Career Development part of?
Manhattan School For Career Development is part of Nyc Special Schools - District 75.

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Quick Facts (26-27)

  • School Type: Special education school
  • Grades: 6-12
  • Enrollment: 194 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 6:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 93%
  • : The Manhattan School for Career Development serves an attendance zone in New York, NY, covering approximately 287.7 square miles. Families can generally expect a typical drive time of 15-20 minutes to the school, with the furthest edge of the zone located about 20.6 miles away.
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education

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