Manhattan Bridges High School (02M542)

525 WEST 50 STREET, MANHATTAN, NY 10019, Manhattan
Phone: 212-757-5274
Hours: 8:20am - 3:10pm
Uniform Required: Yes
School Website: https://sites.google.com/manhattanbridgeshs.org/mbhs/home
NYCDOE Website: https://www.myschools.nyc/en/schools/high-school/02M542/
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School Leader: George Lock (glock@schools.nyc.gov)
Parent Coordinator: Norma Martinez (nmartinez50@schools.nyc.gov)
Respect for All Liaison: Andre Torres (atorres23@schools.nyc.gov)
Sexual Harassment Prevention Liaison: Andre Torres (atorres23@schools.nyc.gov)
504 Coordinator: Jannerys Batista (jbatista27@schools.nyc.gov)
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About
Welcome to Manhattan Bridges High School, a top-performing New York City public high school with over 20 years of excellence. Our mission is to prepare students for college, careers, and life through three key areas: 1. College and Career Readiness 2. Bilingualism in English and Spanish, and 3. Celebration of Latino Culture. Students who already know English focus on strengthening their Spanish, while students who are newer to the country focus on learning English. A majority of staff are fully bilingual. We offer two pathways for career preparation: first, our New York State-approved Career and Technical Education (CTE) program, the Academy of Engineering, and second, the Academy of Computer Science. These programs give students real-world experience and valuable skills for the future. A full-time Work-Based Learning Coordinator helps students find internships, apprenticeships, and opportunities with local professionals. A dedicated College Advisor supports families through the entire college application process. For students who want to be academically challenged, we offer up to 10 Advanced Placement (AP) courses. Our school is known for being a safe and supportive community. We take pride in our students' character and the strong relationships built through events, field trips, and cultural celebrations. Outside the classroom, students can join a wide range of sports teams and after-school clubs; there's something for everyone. At Manhattan Bridges High School, your future begins here.
Reports: School Budget | PTA Financials | Room Utilization
Teachers with more than 3 years of experience: 84%
Academic Highlights: Work Based Learning and Career Exploration, Academy of Computer Science, including Graphic Design, Academy of Engineering, Advanced Placement, New York State Seal of Biliteracy
Other Features: 10th Grade Seats Available, Career and Technical Education (CTE), College Courses Offered, College Trips, Community Service Expected, Computer Science Coursework, CRMYA School, Dress Code, Early College, Expert College and Career Advisor On Staff, Financial Literacy Coursework, Health Center, Internships, Online Grading System, Paid Apprenticeships, Paid Internships, Program(s) with 1 SWD Applicant Per Seat, Program(s) with 3+ GE Applicants Per Seat, Uniform
English Language Learner Programs: Dual Language: Spanish, Transitional Bilingual Education: Spanish
School Features:
Offers 10th Grade Seats
School whose primary location is co-located with another school
School for New Arrivals, which serve students who are new to the country
Guidance Counselors, Social Workers, Bilingual Guidance Counselors
Upcoming Events
November 10, 2025 @ 5:45 pm Manhattan Bridges H.S. OPEN HOUSE

AP Courses, Languages, Sports, Art
This school is part of a PSAL team comprised of the following schools:
Facing History School, The (02M303)
Food and Finance High School (02M288)
High School of Hospitality Management (02M296)
Manhattan Bridges High School (02M542)
Urban Assembly School of Design and Construction, The (02M300)
Program Details
Engineering
This NAF academy uses the Project Leads the Way (PLTW) curriculum, and offers a strong foundation in applied math and science, training in the field of engineering, senior internships, and possible opportunities to take AP and credit-bearing college courses. Successful completion of program could lead to Autodesk Inventor and Revit User and Professional certifications. Successful completion of program could lead to nine college credits from Rochester Institute of Technology.
10th Grade seats available
- (Group 1) New York City residents
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 65.20%
Public Service 0.90%
Vocational Program 0.90%
Unknown 6.40%
School Demographics (2024-25)
Female 41.30%
Hispanic 98.70%
Other 1.00%
White 27.30%
Other 18.20%
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 (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 | 27 (100%) | 0 (0%) | 0 (0%) |
| Service | Fully Receiving | Partially Receiving | Not Receiving |
| Counseling Services | 16 (100%) | N/A (N/A) | 0 (0%) |
| Counseling Services Bilingual | <=5 (100%) | 0 (0%) | 0 (0%) |
| Speech-Language Therapy | 21 (100%) | N/A (N/A) | 0 (0%) |
| Speech-Language Therapy Bilingual | 0 (0%) | <=5 (?) | <=5 (?) |
| Transportation | Number Receiving |
| Curb to School | <=5 (100%) |
| Stop to School | 0 (0%) |
| Unassigned | 0 (0%) |
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