Enrollment
1,657
New York · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · New York, NY
Manhattan Center for Science & Mathematics
Federal NCES profile for Manhattan Center for Science & Mathematics, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 37/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 360007904518
👥 S:T ratio 31
📚 AP courses 10
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 77
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Manhattan Center for Science & Mathematics earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 95% of New York schools. It is also one of the largest schools in New York.
- #18 of 104
- high schools in New York · Resource Index
- 37
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17.3:1
- large classes for New York
- 74.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Manhattan Center for Science & Mathematics has class sizes larger than 95% of New York schools. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Manhattan Center for Science & Mathematics ranks #18 of 104 high schools in New York, NY.
School address
District: New York City Geographic District # 4 · New York
NCES ID 360007904518 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
96.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
17.3:1
vs 11.8:1 New York avg
+47% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
74.6%
vs 56.2% New York avg
+33% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Manhattan Center for Science & Mathematics compares with New York and U.S. medians
What stands out at Manhattan Center for Science & Mathematics
Manhattan Center for Science & Mathematics is a higher-need, large high school in New York, New York, enrolling 1,657 students.
Class loads run heavy: 17.3:1 is larger than about 95% of New York schools and 47% above the 11.8:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 74.6% of students eligible for free meals.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in New York, bigger than 98% of state schools at 1,657 students.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 4,801 scored New York schools.
Among 137 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need New York schools statewide, it ranks #2, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (44%) and Asian (25%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 70/100).
Attendance holds up well here: only 9.2% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
New York City Geographic District # 4 also operates Ps 171 Patrick Henry (738 students) and Tag Young Scholars (576 students) alongside Manhattan Center for Science & Mathematics.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Manhattan Center for Science & Mathematics compares
Manhattan Center for Science & Mathematics on the metrics families compare, against New York and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs New York | New York avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 17.3:1 | ▲ 47% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 74.6% | ▲ 33% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,657 | top 2% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.3:1
Leaner classes than 29% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,657
Bigger than 97% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
74.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 33% above the New York average of 56.2%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
17.3:1
students per teacher
- 47% above state mean
Top 95% in New York - lower ratio than 5% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
9.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 44.4%
Asian 25.0%
African American 16.7%
White 9.8%
Two or More 2.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.5%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 44.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 70.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 70.2, Manhattan Center for Science & Mathematics is more mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
How Manhattan Center for Science & Mathematics Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ps 171 Patrick Henry | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Tag Young Scholars | Smaller | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Esperanza Preparatory Academy | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| James Weldon Johnson School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Central Park East High School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Manhattan Center for Science & Mathematics's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 738
- Students per teacher
- 17.2:1
- Resource Index
- 16/100
- Enrollment
- 576
- Students per teacher
- 18.6:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 528
- Students per teacher
- 9.8:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 516
- Students per teacher
- 10.1:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 481
- Students per teacher
- 13:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
Similar high schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of New York, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~1,657 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Manhattan Center for Science & Mathematics
How many students attend Manhattan Center for Science & Mathematics?
Manhattan Center for Science & Mathematics has 1,657 students enrolled. It is a high school in New York, NY.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Manhattan Center for Science & Mathematics?
The student-teacher ratio at Manhattan Center for Science & Mathematics is 17.3:1, which is 47% higher than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 10% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Manhattan Center for Science & Mathematics?
74.6% of students at Manhattan Center for Science & Mathematics are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Manhattan Center for Science & Mathematics?
The largest demographic group at Manhattan Center for Science & Mathematics is Hispanic or Latino at 44.4% of enrollment, in New York, NY. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 70.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Manhattan Center for Science & Mathematics?
Manhattan Center for Science & Mathematics has a Resource Investment Index of 37/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Manhattan Center for Science & Mathematics rank among high schools in New York?
By Resource Investment Index, Manhattan Center for Science & Mathematics ranks #18 of 104 high schools in New York, NY. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all high schools in New York on the city page.
Is Manhattan Center for Science & Mathematics a good school?
Manhattan Center for Science & Mathematics earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 95% of New York schools. It is also one of the largest schools in New York. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in New York City Geographic District # 4?
Besides Manhattan Center for Science & Mathematics, New York City Geographic District # 4 also operates Ps 171 Patrick Henry (738 students), Tag Young Scholars (576 students), and Esperanza Preparatory Academy (528 students). See the New York City Geographic District # 4 district page for the complete list.
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