At a glance
Reported students
447
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
32
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
14:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
09–12
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
New York high enrollment
48th percentile
Compared with 1,188 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
393
Manhattan/Hunter Science High School: 447 reported students.
State peer staffing position
89th percentile
14:1 reported; state peer median 10.8:1. Ratio is not class size.
What the reported data says about Manhattan/Hunter Science High School
Manhattan/Hunter Science High School is a public high school serving grades 09–12 in New York. It is one of 41 current school records connected to New York City Geographic District # 3. NCES reports 447 students for 2024–25.
Among 1,188 high schools in New York with comparable records, this school is close in size to the reported median of 460 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 48th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 14:1, above the New York median of 10.8:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are Hispanic or Latino (41.2%) and Asian (26%). These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking Manhattan/Hunter Science High School
- 1How do the reported 14:1 student–teacher ratio and 32 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3How many counselors, nurses, psychologists, and social workers currently serve students?
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 73.8%
- Lunch program
- Missing
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White17.4%
- Hispanic41.2%
- Black12.5%
- Asian26%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.2%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.2%
- Multiracial2.5%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Other schools in New York City Geographic District # 3
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Frank McCourt High School
High · Grades 09–12
407 reported students
Global Learning Collaborative (The)
High · Grades 09–12
393 reported students
High School of Arts and Technology
High · Grades 09–12
392 reported students
High School for Law Advocacy and Community Justice
High · Grades 09–12
531 reported students
Young Women's Leadership School
High · Grades 06–12
360 reported students
Urban Assembly School for Media Studies
High · Grades 09–12
331 reported students
Public schools near Manhattan/Hunter Science High School
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| High School for Law Advocacy and Community Justice High · New York City Geographic District # 3 | 09–12 | 531 | under 0.1 mi |
| High School of Arts and Technology High · New York City Geographic District # 3 | 09–12 | 392 | under 0.1 mi |
| Urban Assembly School for Media Studies High · New York City Geographic District # 3 | 09–12 | 331 | under 0.1 mi |
| Fiorello H Laguardia High School High · New York City Geographic District # 3 | 09–12 | 2,251 | under 0.1 mi |
| West End Secondary School High · New York City Geographic District # 3 | 06–12 | 722 | 0.2 mi |
| High School for Environmental Studies High · New York City Geographic District # 2 | 09–12 | 1,007 | 0.5 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Manhattan/Hunter Science High School
What grades does Manhattan/Hunter Science High School serve?
Manhattan/Hunter Science High School reports grades 09–12 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a high school in New York City Geographic District # 3.
How many students attend Manhattan/Hunter Science High School?
Manhattan/Hunter Science High School reported 447 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 48th percentile among 1,188 New York high schools reporting enrollment.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Manhattan/Hunter Science High School?
The calculated ratio is 14:1, based on 447 students and 32 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The New York median for the same school level is 10.8:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Manhattan/Hunter Science High School a public, charter, or magnet school?
Manhattan/Hunter Science High School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on New York City Geographic District # 3 attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Manhattan/Hunter Science High School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
73.8% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Manhattan/Hunter Science High School in?
Manhattan/Hunter Science High School is part of New York City Geographic District # 3, based in New York, NY, which operates 41 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Manhattan/Hunter Science High School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include High School for Law Advocacy and Community Justice (under 0.1 mi), High School of Arts and Technology (under 0.1 mi), Urban Assembly School for Media Studies (under 0.1 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.