University Neighborhood High School (01M448)

200 Monroe Street, Manhattan, NY 10002, Manhattan
Phone: 212-962-4341
Hours: 8:15am - 2:35pm
School Website: https://universityneighborhoodhighschool.org/
NYCDOE Website: https://www.myschools.nyc/en/schools/high-school/01M448/
Quality Snapshot: View snapshot
School Leader: Matthew Willie (mwillie3@schools.nyc.gov)
Parent Coordinator: Anaise Medina (amedina54@schools.nyc.gov)
Respect for All Liaison: Ariel Asch (aasch@schools.nyc.gov)
Sexual Harassment Prevention Liaison: Robert Fox (rfox4@schools.nyc.gov)
504 Coordinator: Robert Fox (rfox4@schools.nyc.gov)
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About
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 12 Advanced Placement (AP) courses. Our CTE program offers students a choice between Computer Science and Engineering. 2025 graduates headed to MIT, Cornell, Swarthmore, Wash U, NYU, Haverford, Middlebury, Boston University, Northeastern, Wesleyan, Purdue University, U of Wisconsin, Babson, Lehigh, CUNY's, SUNY's. Named to America's Top HS List 8 Years in a Row by US News and World Report. Named Respect for All HS 8 years in a row. The school is equipped with a Maker Space for Engineering and Computer Science courses with robots and 3D Printers. UNHS has over 40 Clubs and Sports Teams including Debate, Engineering, Coding, Gardening, Green Team, Video Game Club, Student Equity Leaders, SAGA (Sexuality and Gender Alliance), Black Student Union, Jewish Student Union, Hispanic and Asian Culture Clubs, Muslim Student Union, National Honors Society and much more! We had a 100% Graduation rate in 2025 with over 80% of students earning a New York State Seal of Civic Readiness, nearly 50% of students earning an Advanced Regents Diploma (some with Honors), and 30% of Students Earning a CTE Seal in Computer Science. Visit our website for details of the over 100,000 different combinations or courses students can take at UNHS, grading policy, etc. Visit our instagram account to get an understanding for our school culture!
Reports: School Budget | PTA Financials | Room Utilization
Teachers with more than 3 years of experience: 71%
Academic Highlights: CTE program(s): Computer Science, Work Based Learning Internships Available During the School Year and During Summer, New York State Career & Technical Education Endorsements in Computer Science or Engineering, Advanced Placement Courses Available, Year Round Tutoring During Lunch, After School and on Select Saturdays (12 total, Last Two of Each Marking Period), 13 College Now Courses Offered on Campus at UNHS
Other Features: Career and Technical Education (CTE), College Courses Offered, College Trips, Computer Science Coursework, Expert College and Career Advisor On Staff, Financial Literacy Coursework, Internship Expected, Internships Available, Online Grading System, Orientation, Paid Internships, 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:
CTE Endorsement
Diversity in Admissions (DIA): Priority to applicants eligible for free or reduced price lunch for 68% of seats.
Guidance Counselors, Social Workers
13 Upcoming Events (click to expand)
October 15, 2025 @ 8:45 am UNHS In-Person Open House Tour!
October 21, 2025 @ 9:00 am UNHS Virtual Open House
October 22, 2025 @ 8:45 am UNHS In-Person Open House Tour!
October 28, 2025 @ 9:00 am UNHS Virtual Open House
October 29, 2025 @ 8:45 am UNHS In-Person Open House Tour!
November 4, 2025 @ 9:00 am UNHS Virtual Open House
November 11, 2025 @ 9:00 am UNHS Virtual Open House
November 12, 2025 @ 5:30 pm UNHS In-Person Open House Tour!
November 18, 2025 @ 9:00 am UNHS Virtual Open House
November 19, 2025 @ 8:45 am UNHS In-Person Open House Tour!
November 19, 2025 @ 5:30 pm UNHS In-Person Open House Tour!
November 25, 2025 @ 9:00 am UNHS Virtual Open House
November 26, 2025 @ 8:45 am UNHS In-Person Open House Tour!
AP Courses, Languages, Sports, Art
Program Details
Science & Math, Humanities & Interdisciplinary
UNHS offers the most robust Early College Campus Program in NYC. Beginning in 10th grade, eligible students are able to begin earning dual high school and college bearing credits here on the UNHS campus. Courses include Critical Thinking, Statistics, Trigonometry, Astronomy, Chemistry, Literacy and Propaganda, English 101, English 103, Global Politics, Economics, Advanced Dance, Intro to Business and Into to Marketing. Early College admitted students enroll in CTE courses if they choose.
- (Group 1) New York City residents
- Applicants eligible for Free or Reduced Price Lunch (based on family income) will be considered first for 68% of seatsFor the remaining 32% of seats, all students will be considered
Applicant Analysis
2024-25 | 2023-24 | |
GE applicants/seats: | 296 / 23 (12.87) | 232 / 24 (9.67) |
DIA seats: ![]() | 15 | 16 |
SWD applicants/seats: | 29 / 7 (4.14) | 27 / 6 (4.50) |
DIA seats: ![]() | 4 | 4 |
Rank Avg: ![]() | 7.37 | |
Offers | Offers - Waitlist | |
Estimated Cutoffs ![]() | ||
GE: | (G1) #1D to (G1) #24 | |
GE DIA: | (G2) #3F to (G2) #7F | |
SWD: | (G4) #7F to (G5) #00 | |
SWD DIA: | All accepted | |
Offer Prediction: ![]() | ![]() |
School Student & Admissions Statistics


Total Offers
This data was gathered from various NYC DOE reports: https://infohub.nyced.org/reports/students-and-schools/school-quality/information-and-data-overview
Survey Summary & Data (2024-25)























Note: Yellow bars indicate city-wide averages for the associated category
Academic Summary & Data (2023-24)





4-Year College 51.70%
Other Postsecondary 0.80%
Unknown 24.20%
School Demographics (2024-25)
Female 40.80%
Other 0.20%

Black 13.70%
Hispanic 41.80%
White 11.30%
Other 1.30%
Hispanic 13.20%
White 52.60%
Other 10.50%
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 (2023-24)


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
Special Education Programs & Services (2024-25)
Program | Fully Receiving | Partially Receiving | Not Receiving |
Integrated Co-Teaching Services | 65 (84%) | 12 (16%) | 0 (0%) |
Service | Fully Receiving | Partially Receiving | Not Receiving |
Counseling Services | >5 (97%) | N/A (N/A) | <=5 (3%) |
Hearing Education Services | <=5 (100%) | N/A (N/A) | 0 (0%) |
Occupational Therapy | 0 (0%) | N/A (N/A) | 10 (100%) |
Speech-Language Therapy | 47 (100%) | N/A (N/A) | 0 (0%) |
Transportation | Number Receiving |
Curb to School | <=5 (?) |
Stop to School | 0 (0%) |
Unassigned | <=5 (?) |
This data was gathered from the NYC DOE's Special Education Reports: https://infohub.nyced.org/reports/government-reports/special-education-reports
ELL Performance (2023-24)
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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