Manhattan Bridges High School: admissions and school facts
Manhattan Bridges High School (DBN 02M542) is a New York City public high school in Clinton, Manhattan with 4 admissions programs. Admission: Screened: language and academics. Its average SAT is 925 (2024-25), against a median of 871.5 across NYC high schools. 93% of students graduate in four years.
- Programs
- 4
- Average SAT
- 925
- NYC median 871.5
- 4-year graduation
- 93%
- College and career rate
- 94%
- Students
- 379
- Applicants per seat
- 3
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How to get in
Seats and applicants are from the DOE directory for the Fall 2025 admissions round. Rules can change: confirm them on MySchools.
Screened: language and academicsM57B
Focus: Visual Art & Design, Computer Science & Technology
The school ranks students by its own criteria (usually grades, sometimes attendance and tests). Seats are offered by rank within each priority group.
50 seats · 139 applicants · 3 per seat
Who can apply: Open only to New York City residents whose home language is Spanish
Screened: language and academicsM57C
Focus: Engineering
The school ranks students by its own criteria (usually grades, sometimes attendance and tests). Seats are offered by rank within each priority group.
27 seats · 91 applicants · 3 per seat
Who can apply: Open only to New York City residents whose home language is Spanish
Screened: language and academicsM57D
Focus: Engineering
The school ranks students by its own criteria (usually grades, sometimes attendance and tests). Seats are offered by rank within each priority group.
27 seats · 85 applicants · 3 per seat
Who can apply: Open only to New York City residents whose home language is Spanish
Screened: language and academicsM57E
Focus: Visual Art & Design, Computer Science & Technology
The school ranks students by its own criteria (usually grades, sometimes attendance and tests). Seats are offered by rank within each priority group.
31 seats · 84 applicants · 3 per seat
Who can apply: Open only to New York City residents whose home language is Spanish
About the school
Manhattan Bridges High School opened in September 2003 as a transitional bilingual school for Spanish-speaking students. Since 2007, the school has consistently received an âÂÂAâ on the NYC Progress Report. In 2009, the school introduced a dual language program for proficient English Speakers and the Academies of Engineering & Architecture Design, Computer Science, and Graphic Design, in collaboration with the National Action Council for Minorities in Engineering (NACME) and Project Lead the Way (PLTW). The college preparatory institution emphasizes the importance of mastering communication skills in both languages and offers ten Advanced Placement Courses (AP) Manhattan Bridges High School is part of the Career Readiness and Modern Youth Apprenticeship (CRMYA) pilot, offering ninth and tenth-graders courses to explore career interests and develop essential skills. Students...
Courses and languages
Languages: Spanish
AP courses (12): Biology, Calculus AB, Computer Science A, Computer Science Principles, English Language and Composition, Physics 1, Pre-Calculus, Psychology, Spanish Language and Culture, Spanish Literature and Culture, Statistics, United States History
Sports and clubs
Girls: Basketball, Volleyball
Boys: Baseball, Basketball, Bowling, Soccer, Tennis, Volleyball
Clubs: Extra-Curriculum School Clubs, Gaming Club, Chess Club, Robotics Club, Creative Writing Club, Ping Pong Club, Girls Club, Student Government, NYPD Explorers, FBI Explorers, Film & Photography Club, Kickboxing Club, Fashion Design Club, Piano Club, Ukulele Club, School Beautification Club, School Community Service, Cooking Club, Debate Team, and Dance Club
Students
- Girls
- 42%
- English language learners
- 40%
- Students with disabilities
- 5%
- Economic need index
- 93%
- Asian
- 0%
- Black
- 0%
- Hispanic
- 98%
- White
- 0%
- Multi-racial
- 0%
- Native American
- 0%
What the school community says
Share of positive answers in the 2026 NYC School Survey. This is a DOE survey, not a rating from us.
- Students feel safe
- 88%
- Rigorous instruction
- 65%
- Supportive environment
- 71%
- Family and community ties
- 86%
Location and getting there
- Address
- 525 West 50Th Street, New York, NY 10019
- Neighborhood
- Clinton
- Subway
- C, E to 50th St
- Bus
- M104, M11, M12, M20, M31, M34A-SBS, M42, M50, M57
- School hours
- 8:20 AM – 3:10 PM
- Building access
- Partially Accessible
Where to check and ask
Common questions
How do you get into Manhattan Bridges High School?
Manhattan Bridges High School admits students through: Screened: language and academics. Families apply by ranking programs on one MySchools application; the application closes December 4, 2026 for fall 2027 entry.
How competitive is Manhattan Bridges High School?
In the Fall 2025 round the school’s programs had 3 applicants per seat. Your real chance also depends on your priority group and admissions method.
What is the average SAT at Manhattan Bridges High School?
The average SAT was 925 in 2024-25, compared with a median of 871.5 across NYC high schools (DOE data, students who took the test).
What is the graduation rate at Manhattan Bridges High School?
93% of students graduate in four years, and the college and career rate is 94% (DOE Fall 2025 directory).
Where is Manhattan Bridges High School and how do you get there?
The school is at 525 West 50Th Street, Manhattan. Subway: C, E to 50th St. Bus: M104, M11, M12, M20, M31, M34A-SBS, M42, M50, M57.
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Sources: NYC DOE Fall 2025 admissions directory, DOE InfoHub demographics 2025-26, SAT 2024-25, NYC School Survey. School Match is not affiliated with NYC Public Schools. How we calculate chances, and how accurate they are