New Explorations into Science, Technology and Math High School (NEST+m) (01M539) 
111 Columbia Street, Manhattan, NY 10002, Manhattan
Phone: 212-677-5190
Email: admissions@nestmk12.net
Hours: 8:20am - 2:40pm
Principal: Meaghan Lynch
School Website: https://nestmk12.net/
NYCDOE Website: https://www.myschools.nyc/en/schools/high-school/01M539/
Quality Snapshot: View snapshot
Subway: F, J, M, Z to Essex St
Bus: B39, M14A-SBS, M14D-SBS, M21, M22, M8, M9
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Program Details
Science & Math
At NEST+m, intellectualism, inclusivity, collaboration and exploration within and beyond our school community enable our students to lead lives filled with learning, discovery and purpose. We provide a range of services for students with disabilities including a full-inclusion program. NEST+m students blossom into practitioners: scientists, mathematicians, engineers, artists, writers, historians, musicians, painters, and linguists who approach their studies with passion and purpose. For more information about how to complete this program's application requirements, please visit https://nestmk12.net/admissions/upper-grade-admissions .
- Average Course Grades - 50%
- Online Admissions Activity - 50%
- (Group 1) New York City residents
- Applicants eligible for free or reduced price lunch will be considered first for 66% of seats. For the remaining 34% of seats, all students will be considered.
- Please note: this school's Diversity in Admissions priority only applies to seats for non-continuing students.
Student & Admissions Statistics
DIA seats:
SWD applicants/seats:
DIA seats:
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
NEST+m is a Citywide G&T K-12 school. Our academically rigorous program has made us one of the finest schools in the city. We are committed to developing each student's capacity for academic and intellectual achievement through individual and collaborative learning. We provide a range of services for students with disabilities including a full-inclusion program. NEST+m students blossom into practitioners: scientists, mathematicians, engineers, writers, historians, musicians, painters, linguists & artists. NEST+m students develop the academic mindsets and metacognitive skills necessary for long-term learning. Multiple opportunities exist for student internships and exploration in the Sciences & Arts.
School Budget: View financial budget
Teachers with more than 3 years of experience: 87%
Other Features: College Trips, Community Service Expected, Diversity in Admissions, Internships Available, Online Grading System, Orientation, Program(s) with 3+ GE Applicants Per Seat, Program(s) with 3+ SWD Applicants Per Seat, Summer Internships
School Features:
Diversity in Admissions (DIA): Priority to applicants eligible for free or reduced price lunch for 66% of seats for new students. Please note: this school's Diversity in Admissions priority only applies to seats for non-continuing students.
Guidance Counselors, Social Workers
Upcoming Events
December 8, 2024 @ 10:00 am K-12 Open House 
AP Courses, Languages, Sports, Art
Survey Summary & Data (2023-24)
Note: Yellow bars indicate city-wide averages for the associated category
Academic Summary & Data (2022-23)
4-Year College 80.70%
Unknown 17.30%
School Demographics (2023-24)
Female 50.80%
Black 4.60%
Hispanic 10.20%
White 36.00%
Other 11.10%
Black 6.20%
Hispanic 7.20%
White 64.90%
Other 4.20%
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)
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 (2023-24)
| Program | Fully Receiving | Partially Receiving | Not Receiving |
| Integrated Co-Teaching Services | 135 (96%) | <=5 (?) | <=5 (?) |
| SETSS | 28 (97%) | <=5 (?) | <=5 (?) |
| Special Class | 0 (0%) | <=5 (100%) | 0 (0%) |
| Service | Fully Receiving | Partially Receiving | Not Receiving |
| Counseling Services | 101 (94%) | N/A (N/A) | 7 (6%) |
| Hearing Education Services | <=5 (100%) | N/A (N/A) | 0 (0%) |
| Occupational Therapy | >5 (94%) | N/A (N/A) | <=5 (6%) |
| Physical Therapy | <=5 (100%) | N/A (N/A) | 0 (0%) |
| Speech-Language Therapy | >5 (96%) | N/A (N/A) | <=5 (4%) |
| Transportation | Number Receiving |
| Curb to School | 17 (57%) |
| Stop to School | 0 (0%) |
| Unassigned | 13 (43%) |
This data was gathered from the NYC DOE's Special Education Reports: https://infohub.nyced.org/reports/government-reports/special-education-reports