- Enrollment
- 2,251
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
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 52/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 360007805505
👥 S:T ratio 42
📋 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 52/100 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
- 52
- Resource Index · Higher
- 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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-38 students YoY
Manhattan/Hunter Science High School shrank from 477 students in 2022-23 to 439 in 2023-24 (-8.0%).
Teacher FTE lost 31.0 → 29.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-38 students YoY 360007805505 · New York, NY High · SMALL · TRAD
447 enr · 14.4:1 · 64.4% lunch · RII 52
Nearest enrollment peer: Fiorello H Laguardia High School (2,251 students)
Manhattan/Hunter Science High School shrank from 477 students in 2022-23 to 439 in 2023-24 (-8.0%). Teacher FTE lost 31.0 → 29.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
Manhattan/Hunter Science High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Fiorello H Lag
Fiorello H Laguardia High School
2,251 students
- Beacon High Sc
Beacon High School
1,372 students
- Ps 87 William 751
Ps 87 William Sherman
751 students
- West End Secon 722
West End Secondary School
722 students
- Jhs 54 Booker 720
Jhs 54 Booker T Washington
720 students
- This school 447
Manhattan/Hunter Science High School
447 students
What this shows Manhattan/Hunter Science High School reports 447 students on the CCD universe file.
How Manhattan/Hunter Science High School compares
Manhattan/Hunter Science High School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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.
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
- 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
Nationwide high schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~447 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 477 (2022-23) → 439 (2023-24), down 38.
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 52/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 2 factors: student-teacher ratio, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology). Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.
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.
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.