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Manhattan/Hunter Science High School

New York, NY
Safety incidents
New York State Education Department
Measure2022–232023–24
Enrolled477439
Weapons possession01
Harassment, bullying, discrimination32
Cyberbullying01
Drugs01
Alcohol11

None reported: Homicide, sexual offense, assault, bomb threat, false alarm, other threats.

NYC Quality Report
2024-25 · Ranked among all NYC public schools
Taking Advanced Courses91%
Attendance Rate95%
Teacher Attendance96%
Experienced Teachers82%
NYC Admissions Demand

2025-26 Admissions Cycle

Manhattan/Hunter Science High School (M55A)

Screened With AssessmentAll seats filled

Apps/Seat

31.0

Applicants

2,602

Seats

85

Students with DisabilitiesAll filled

Apps/Seat

4.0

Applicants

87

Seats

23

School Transportation

2025-2026 school year

The transportation services this school receives. The city's Office of Pupil Transportation decides who qualifies and sets the specific stops, routes, and schedules, which aren't shown here.

  • Door-to-door service
    Curb-to-curb pickup, usually for students with an IEP, a 504 plan, or a medical need.
  • Student MetroCards or OMNY cards
    Public-transit fare for students who qualify.
  • Mid-day service
    Transportation during the school day.
  • After-school transportation
    Service for late-day and after-school programs.
Bus companies
CONSOLIDATED BUS TRANSIT, INC.HOYT TRANSPORTATION CORP.L & M BUS CORPLEESEL TRANSPORTATION CORPNYC SCHOOL BUS UMBRELLA SERVICESPRIDE TRANSPORTATION
School Profile

Location

City, Large

Enrollment

439 students

Student-Teacher Ratio

15:1

Demographics
Hispanic/Latino38.7%
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White17.8%
x
Black or African American14.1%
x
Asian26.7%
x
Two or More Races1.6%
x
American Indian or Alaska Native0.9%
x
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander0.2%
x
Courses and Activities

Updated 4mo ago

AP Courses22

Algebra II (Advanced Math), AP English Language and Composition, AP English Literature and Composition, AP Physics 1,

Languages1

Spanish

Arts4

Studio Art, String Orchestra, Visual Art, Filmmaking / Video

Sports13

Badminton (Boys/Girls), Baseball (Boys), Basketball (Boys/Girls), Bowling (Boys/Girls),

Clubs and Activities6

Senior year at Hunter College, Research Courses, Internship Opportunities, Additional Academic Supports,

Public school directory

NCES ID 360007805505

District
New York City Geographic District # 3
Status
Open
School category
Regular School
Charter
No
Virtual instruction
No virtual instruction
Enrollment
439 students
Teachers (FTE)
29.9

Sources