Enrollment
447
New York · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · New York, NY
Manhattan/Hunter Science High School
Federal NCES profile for Manhattan/Hunter Science High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 36/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 360007805505
👥 S:T ratio 42
📚 AP courses 10
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 63
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Manhattan/Hunter Science High School earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 83% of New York schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most New York schools.
- #21 of 104
- high schools in New York · Resource Index
- 36
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.4:1
- large classes for New York
- 64.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Manhattan/Hunter Science High School has class sizes larger than 83% of New York schools. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Manhattan/Hunter Science High School ranks #21 of 104 high schools in New York, NY.
School address
District: New York City Geographic District # 3 · New York
NCES ID 360007805505 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
31.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.4:1
vs 11.8:1 New York avg
+22% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
64.4%
vs 56.2% New York avg
+15% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Manhattan/Hunter Science High School compares with New York and U.S. medians
What stands out at Manhattan/Hunter Science High School
Manhattan/Hunter Science High School is a higher-need, mid-sized high school in New York, New York, enrolling 447 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 14.4:1 puts it in the larger third of New York schools by student-teacher ratio.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 64.4% lands close to the New York typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
With 447 students, its enrollment sits close to the New York median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 4,801 scored New York schools.
Among 697 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need New York schools statewide, it ranks #20, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (41%) and Asian (26%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 72/100).
15.0% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
New York City Geographic District # 3 also operates Fiorello H Laguardia High School (2,251 students) and Beacon High School (1,372 students) alongside Manhattan/Hunter Science High School.
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/Hunter Science High School compares
Manhattan/Hunter Science High School 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 | 14.4:1 | ▲ 22% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 64.4% | ▲ 15% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 447 | top 46% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.4:1
Leaner classes than 53% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
447
Bigger than 54% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
64.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 15% 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
14.4:1
students per teacher
- 22% above state mean
Top 83% in New York - lower ratio than 17% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
15.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
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 41.2%
Asian 26.0%
White 17.4%
African American 12.5%
Two or More 2.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 41.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 71.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 71.6, Manhattan/Hunter Science High School is more mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
How Manhattan/Hunter Science High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fiorello H Laguardia High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Beacon High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Ps 87 William Sherman | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| West End Secondary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Jhs 54 Booker T Washington | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Manhattan/Hunter Science High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,251
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 1,372
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
- Enrollment
- 751
- Students per teacher
- 17.1:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 722
- Students per teacher
- 12.7:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- Enrollment
- 720
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
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 (~447 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Manhattan/Hunter Science High School
How many students attend Manhattan/Hunter Science High School?
Manhattan/Hunter Science High School has 447 students enrolled. It is a high school in New York, NY.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Manhattan/Hunter Science High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Manhattan/Hunter Science High School is 14.4:1, which is 22% higher than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 8% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Manhattan/Hunter Science High School?
64.4% of students at Manhattan/Hunter Science High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Manhattan/Hunter Science High School?
The largest demographic group at Manhattan/Hunter Science High School is Hispanic or Latino at 41.2% of enrollment, in New York, NY. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 71.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Manhattan/Hunter Science High School?
Manhattan/Hunter Science High School has a Resource Investment Index of 36/100 (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/Hunter Science High School rank among high schools in New York?
By Resource Investment Index, Manhattan/Hunter Science High School ranks #21 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/Hunter Science High School a good school?
Manhattan/Hunter Science High School earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 83% of New York schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most New York schools. 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 # 3?
Besides Manhattan/Hunter Science High School, New York City Geographic District # 3 also operates Fiorello H Laguardia High School (2,251 students), Beacon High School (1,372 students), and Ps 87 William Sherman (751 students). See the New York City Geographic District # 3 district page for the complete list.
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