University Neighborhood High School (01M448)

200 Monroe Street, Manhattan, NY 10002, Manhattan
Phone: 212-962-4341
Email: ccook5@schools.nyc.gov
Hours: 8:15am - 2:35pm
Principal: Matthew Willie
School Website: https://universityneighborhoodhighschool.org/
NYCDOE Website: https://www.myschools.nyc/en/schools/high-school/01M448/
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Subway: F to East Broadway; J, M, Z to Essex St
Bus: B39, M14A-SBS, M14D-SBS, M15, M21, M22, M9, X37, X38
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Program Details
CTE Computer Science or Engineering (M35A)
Science & Math

Students are offered their choice of a 4 year sequence in either Computer Science or Engineering, culminating in Advanced Placement Course Work. After taking Computer Science Essentials and Engineering Essentials in the 9th grade, students choose their track for the four years. Courses include AP Computer Science Principles, AP Computer Science A, Cybersecurity, Digital Electronics, Engineering Design and Development. CTE admitted students can enroll in College Now courses if they choose.

Method:
Requirement:
Ed. Opt. programs admit students across all academic levels. Students are grouped into Low, Middle, and High categories based on a composite of their academic data. One-third of offers are made to students in each category.
Priority:
  • (Group 1) New York City residents
DIA:
  • Applicants eligible for Free or Reduced Price Lunch (based on family income) will be considered first for 68% of seats
  • For the remaining 32% of seats, all students will be considered.
Student & Admissions Statistics
School Year
2023-24
2022-23
2021-22
Total Students Across All Grades
477
485
522
    Grade 12 Students
120
119
132
    Grade 11 Students
110
121
127
    Grade 10 Students
126
123
145
    Grade 9 Students
121
122
118
Avg. Class Size
23.9
24.8
Complaints / Suspensions
6 / 0
<5 / 0
6 / 13
Attendance %
88%
84%
Graduation %
98%
98%
99%
College %
80%
77%
79%
CTE Computer Science or Engineering (M35A)
GE applicants/seats:
  DIA seats:
SWD applicants/seats:
  DIA seats:

Estimated Cutoffs
  GE:
    DIA:
Offer Prediction:
253 / 75 (3.37)
51
47 / 20 (2.35)
13

Offers
#2B to #4C
#BA to #DD
#99 to #BB
184 / 63 (2.92)
42
24 / 17 (1.41)
?

Offers - Waitlist
207 / 62 (3.34)
?
35 / 18 (1.94)
?

Offers

This data was gathered from various NYC DOE reports: https://infohub.nyced.org/reports/students-and-schools/school-quality/information-and-data-overview

About the School

UNHS is an Early College High School that offers rigorous curricula with individualized access for all, empowering students to prosper in higher education and the workforce. Beginning in 10th grade, our students can earn up to 30 tuition-free college credits before graduating high school through CUNY College Now classes offered on-site (13 different courses on-site per year) for both College and High School course credit and 10 Advanced Placement (AP) courses. Our CTE program offers students a choice between Computer Science and Engineering. 2023 graduates headed to Cornell, Swarthmore, NYU, Tufts, Middlebury, Colgate, Northeastern, Wesleyan, George Washington University, Skidmore, Babson, Lehigh, CUNY's, SUNY's. Named to America's Top HS List 6 Years in a Row by US News and World Report. Named Respect for All HS 6 years in a row.

Academic Highlights: CTE program(s): Computer Science, Entrepreneurship, Work Based Learning Internships Available During the School Year and During Summer, New York State Career & Technical Education Endorsements in Computer Science or Engineering, 13 College Now Courses Offered on Campus at UNHS, AP Courses Available

Other Features: 10th Grade Seats Available, Career and Technical Education (CTE), College Trips, Internship Expected, Internships Available, Online Grading System, Orientation, Program(s) with 3+ GE Applicants Per Seat, Program(s) with 3+ SWD Applicants Per Seat, Saturday Programs, Student Parent Orientation, Summer Internships, Summer Orientation

School Features:

  • Offers 10th Grade Seats
  • Diversity in Admissions (DIA): Priority to applicants eligible for Free or Reduced Price Lunch (based on family income) for 68% of seats.
  • Guidance Counselors, Social Workers

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AP Courses, Languages, Sports, Art
AP Courses
Algebra II (Advanced Math), Algebra II (College Course [Credited]), AP Biology, AP Calculus AB, AP Chinese Language and Culture, AP Computer Science Principles, AP English Literature and Composition, AP Environmental Science, AP Spanish Language and Culture, AP Studio Art - 2D, AP United States History, AP World History: Modern, Arts (College Course [Credited]), Calculus (Advanced Math), Chemistry (Advanced Science), Comp Sci/Math Tech (College Course [Uncredited]), Econ/Gov (College Course [Credited]), ELA (College Course [Credited]), Other (College Course [Credited]), Physics (Advanced Science), World Languages (Advanced World Languages)
Diploma Endorsements
CTE, Math, NYS Seal of Biliteracy, Science
Boys PSAL Sports
Basketball, Handball, Volleyball
Girls PSAL Sports
Badminton, Basketball, Softball, Volleyball
Other Sports
Badminton, Basketball, Handball, Running, Soccer, Softball, Volleyball
Clubs
Art and Relax Club, Art Club, Asian American Culture Club, Basketball Team (Boys and Girls), Battle of the Grades, Black Student Union, Chess Club, Chinese Club, Coding Club, College Trips, Dance Club, Debate Club, Debate Club (Competes Citywide), Deloitte Academy, Fencing Club, Fitness Club, Game Club, Gardening Club, Gender Sexuality Alliance (GSA), Green Team, Handball Team, International Travel (Costa Rica 2025, Internships, Japan 2026), Knitting Club, Korean Club (K-Pop), Mentoring Program, Music and Band, National Honors Society, Newspaper Club, Peer Mediation, Photography Club, SAT and ACT Prep, Saturday School, Science Club, Sisterhood Club, Soccer Club Team, Softball Team, Spanish Club, Spanish Honors Society, Student Equity Leaders, Student Government, Video Game Club, Website Club, Yearbook Club, Young Women’s Empowerment Club
Art Disciplines
Dance, Music, Visual Arts
Art Performances
Concerts (2 per year), Dance Performances (4 per year), Films (4 per year)
Survey Summary & Data (2023-24)
Student Responses
Academic Rigor 
  84.86%
Academic Engagement 
  79.15%
Safety 
  90.75%
Bully Prevention 
  87.75%
Inclusivity 
  96.30%
Mental Support 
  84.22%
Environment 
  79.13%
Post-School Support 
  91.44%
Teacher Responses
Academic Rigor 
  86.20%
School Satisfaction 
  95.92%
Student Behavior 
  78.13%
Student Support 
  97.48%
School Leadership 
  98.31%
Instructional Clarity 
  92.33%
Instructional Development 
  96.64%
Post-School Support 
  95.20%
Family Responses
Education 
  96.67%
Teacher Support 
  91.71%
Safety 
  97.33%
School Community 
  78.67%
School Leadership 
  96.38%
Post-School Support 
  96.00%
IEP Support 
  96.67%

Note: Yellow bars indicate city-wide averages for the associated category

View Full NYC DOE Survey Results:

This data was gathered from the NYC DOE's yearly school surveys: https://infohub.nyced.org/reports/students-and-schools/school-quality/nyc-school-survey

Academic Summary & Data (2022-23)
Academic Proficiency
4-Year Grad. %
  98.30%
CC Regents
  68
Non-CC Regents
  60
Impact Score
  0.65
Performance Score
  0.73
College Aptitude
CCPC Index
  88.30%
SAT Math
  462
SAT R/W
  447
Postsecondary
2-Year College 12.60%
4-Year College 67.40%
Other Postsecondary 0.70%
Unknown 19.30%

View Full Academic Data:

This data was gathered from the NYC DOE's yearly quality reports: https://infohub.nyced.org/reports/students-and-schools/school-quality/school-quality-reports-and-resources

School Demographics (2023-24)
Student Population:
Male 52.60%
Female 47.20%
Other 0.20%
English Language Learners:
  6.90%
Students with Disabilities:
  17.80%
Economic Need Index: 
  78.20%
Student Ethnicity:
Asian 29.60%
Black 14.50%
Hispanic 47.20%
White 8.00%
Other 0.70%
Teacher Ethnicity:
Asian 15.40%
Hispanic 15.40%
White 51.30%
Other 17.90%

This data was gathered from the NYC DOE's demographic snapshots: https://infohub.nyced.org/reports/students-and-schools/school-quality/information-and-data-overview

IEP Statistics (2022-23)
IEP Services
Students with IEPs
  21.00%
Students with SETSS
  0.20%
Students with ICT
  14.20%
Students with SC
  0.40%
Has all programs
  72.00%
Has some programs
  28.00%
Has no programs
  0.00%
Has all services
  93.00%
IEP Student Performance
IEP Movement
3.19
Regents English
  66
Regents Gl. Hist.
  61
Regents US Hist.
  58
Regents Algebra I
  61
Regents Living Env.
  55
IEP Support 
  96.67%

This data was gathered from the NYC DOE's yearly quality reports: https://infohub.nyced.org/reports/students-and-schools/school-quality/school-quality-reports-and-resources

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