Manhattan / Hunter Science High School: admissions and school facts
Manhattan / Hunter Science High School (DBN 03M541) is a New York City public high school in Lincoln Square, Manhattan with one admissions program. Admission: Screened with assessment. Its average SAT is 1250 (2024-25), against a median of 871.5 across NYC high schools. 96% of students graduate in four years.
- Programs
- 1
- Average SAT
- 1250
- NYC median 871.5
- 4-year graduation
- 96%
- College and career rate
- 92%
- Students
- 455
- Applicants per seat
- 31
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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 with assessmentM55A
Focus: Science & Math
The school runs its own assessment (essay, test or interview), scores it and ranks students. Each school's format is different.
85 seats · 2602 applicants · 31 per seat
- Average Course Grades70%
- Essay30%
About the school
Manhattan/Hunter Science High School is an early college high school partnership between Hunter College and the New York City Department of Education. Our program provides students with the tools, guidance, and support they need to become successful college students, as well as leaders in a range of careers, not limited to science and technology. Students who graduate from our program will have completed several college courses, community service and the requirements for a New York State Regents Diploma with a semester of college credits. Diversity in Admissions (DIA): Priority to applicants eligible for free or reduced price lunch for 69% of seats
Upcoming open houses and tours
- Friday, November 20 · Open house
Courses and languages
Languages: Spanish
AP courses (5): English Language and Composition, English Literature and Composition, Physics 1, Spanish Language and Culture, United States Government and Politics
Sports and clubs
Girls: Badminton, Basketball, Bowling, Cross Country, Flag Football, Handball, Indoor Track, Outdoor Track, Soccer, Softball, Volleyball, Wrestling
Boys: Badminton, Baseball, Basketball, Bowling, Cross Country, Handball, Indoor Track, Outdoor Track, Soccer, Volleyball, Wrestling
Clubs: Senior year at Hunter College, Research Courses, Internship Opportunities, Additional Academic Supports, Gender Sexuality Alliance (GSA), AfterSchool Homework Center. Students graduate with a high s
Students
- Girls
- 59%
- English language learners
- 1%
- Students with disabilities
- 17%
- Economic need index
- 66%
- Asian
- 25%
- Black
- 13%
- Hispanic
- 42%
- White
- 16%
- Multi-racial
- 2%
- 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
- 94%
- Rigorous instruction
- 65%
- Supportive environment
- 65%
- Family and community ties
- 82%
Location and getting there
- Address
- 122 Amsterdam Avenue, New York, NY 10023
- Neighborhood
- Lincoln Square
- Subway
- 1 to 66th St-Lincoln Center; 2, 3 to 72nd St; A, B, C, D to 59th St-Columbus Circle
- Bus
- BxM2, M10, M104, M11, M12, M20, M31, M5, M57, M66, M7, M72
- School hours
- 8:00 AM – 2:30 PM
- Building access
- Partially Accessible
Where to check and ask
Common questions
How do you get into Manhattan / Hunter Science High School?
Manhattan / Hunter Science High School admits students through: Screened with assessment. Families apply by ranking programs on one MySchools application; the application closes December 4, 2026 for fall 2027 entry.
How competitive is Manhattan / Hunter Science High School?
In the Fall 2025 round the school’s programs had 31 applicants per seat. Your real chance also depends on your priority group and admissions method.
What is the average SAT at Manhattan / Hunter Science High School?
The average SAT was 1250 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 / Hunter Science High School?
96% of students graduate in four years, and the college and career rate is 92% (DOE Fall 2025 directory).
Where is Manhattan / Hunter Science High School and how do you get there?
The school is at 122 Amsterdam Avenue, Manhattan. Subway: 1 to 66th St-Lincoln Center; 2, 3 to 72nd St; A, B, C, D to 59th St-Columbus Circle. Bus: BxM2, M10, M104, M11, M12, M20, M31, M5, M57, M66, M7, M72.
Other high schools nearby
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