Manhattan Center for Science and Mathematics (04M435)

260 Pleasant Avenue, Manhattan, NY 10029, Manhattan
Phone: 212-876-4639
Email: Rtorres2@schools.nyc.gov
Hours: 8:20am - 2:40pm
Principal: James Nicotri
School Website: https://mcsm.net
NYCDOE Website: https://www.myschools.nyc/en/schools/high-school/04M435/
Quality Snapshot: View snapshot
Building Access Profile: View profile
Bus: BxM10, BxM6, BxM7, BxM8, BxM9, M101, M102, M103, M106, M116, M15, M15-SBS, M35, M98
Show commute
My Info

Program Details
Bilingual Spanish Science & Mathematics (M16K)
Science & Math

Bilingual students follow the same academic programming and rigor of general education students, while guaranteed language support ensuring equitable college-ready opportunities.

Method:
Requirement:
Students are ranked by the school based on English proficiency and/or home language. Offers are made in priority group and rank order. See program details for more information
Priority:
  • (Group 1) New York City residents
Student & Admissions Statistics
School Year
2023-24
2022-23
2021-22
Total Students Across All Grades
1,645
1,648
1,552
    Grade 12 Students
408
384
409
    Grade 11 Students
349
401
381
    Grade 10 Students
494
365
415
    Grade 9 Students
394
498
347
Avg. Class Size
29.3
28.2
Complaints / Suspensions
9 / 0
33 / 14
18 / 18
Attendance %
94%
97%
Graduation %
100%
99%
97%
College %
85%
77%
83%
Bilingual Spanish Science & Mathematics (M16K)
GE applicants/seats:
SWD applicants/seats:
203 / 27 (7.52)
18 / 7 (2.57)

Offers
130 / 27 (4.81)
13 / 7 (1.86)

Waitlist
171 / 26 (6.58)
18 / 8 (2.25)

Offers
About the School

We are a college preparatory science and mathematics high school. Course offerings and high standards enable students to succeed after graduation at the nation's most selective colleges. Our teachers provide each student with personalized attention and guidance. We provide four years of science and math with extensive liberal arts. Every freshman will take a year-long writing intensive small class-size English course to prepare them for college. All students take Advanced Placement (AP) courses, World History in the 10th grade and English Literature in the 12th grade, with options to take many AP courses in science, mathematics, and the humanities in addition. Many of our students take college courses though Columbia University DDC and CUNY College Now program. Our students participate in scientific research with university mentors, some resulting in publication and presentation. All juniors are provided free mandatory SAT preparation courses which help students' competitive standings.

Academic Highlights: Grade 11 students take a mandated SAT prep program designed and taught by MCSM teachers. This program has significantly raised average SAT scores., Project Boost (college tour program), Comprehensive after-school program for tutoring and clubs, Columbia University Double Discover Program., Mount Sinai Center for Excellence in Youth Education, Sponsors for Educational Opportunity (SEO), Fordham STEP Program, NYPL Bridge Up, International Student and Teacher Exchange Program (ISTEP), Advanced Science Research (ASR), Mount Sinai MedDOCS Cardiology Program, We have begun to offer College Now on site, as a CCNY a professor teaches Psychology at MCSM. Many students attend College Now at CUNY campuses.

Other Features: 10th Grade Seats Available, Program(s) with 2 SWD Applicants Per Seat, Program(s) with 3+ GE Applicants Per Seat

English Language Learner Programs: Transitional Bilingual Education: Spanish

School Features:

  • Offers 10th Grade Seats
  • School whose primary location is co-located with another school
  • Guidance Counselors, Social Workers, Bilingual Guidance Counselors

27 Upcoming Events (click to expand)

AP Courses, Languages, Sports, Art
AP Courses
Algebra II (Advanced Math), AP Art History, AP Biology, AP Calculus AB, AP Calculus BC, AP Chemistry, AP Computer Science Principles, AP English Language and Composition, AP English Literature and Composition, AP Macroeconomics, AP Physics C: Electricity and Magnetism, AP Physics C: Mechanics, AP Psychology, AP Spanish Language and Culture, AP Spanish Literature and Culture, AP Statistics, AP United States Government and Politics, AP United States History, AP World History: Modern, Calculus (Advanced Math), Chemistry (Advanced Science), Physics (Advanced Science), World Languages (Advanced World Languages)
ELL Programs
Transitional Bilingual Education: Spanish
Diploma Endorsements
NYS Seal of Biliteracy
Boys PSAL Sports
Baseball, Basketball, Bowling, Cross Country, Indoor Track, Outdoor Track, Soccer, Tennis, Volleyball
Girls PSAL Sports
Basketball, Bowling, Cross Country, Indoor Track, Outdoor Track, Soccer, Softball, Table Tennis, Volleyball
PSAL Website
View PSAL schedule, standings, & history
Clubs
3 Tier Travel & Culture Club, A.M. Volleyball, Animal Care Club, Anime Club, Architect ACE, Art Club, Badminton, BeyBlade Club, Bilingual Club, Board Game Club, Book Club, Business Club, CAD Club, Cheerleading, Cheese Club, Christian Culture Club, Cinematography Club, Clay Club, Coding Club, Creative Writing Club, Crochet Club, Dance Club, Debate Club, Etiquette Club, Fire and Brimstone (DnD Club), Girls Who Code, Glamour Girls, Glee Club, Greenhouse club, GSA, Hand Drum Club, Hip Hop Club, History Hangout (History Club), HOSA (Healthcare Occupations Students of America), Investment Club, Jewish Student Association, K-Pop, Latino Student Union, Lo-Fi Study Club, Mathletes, MCSM Buddies, MCSM Chess Club, MCSM Inspires Community Service Club, MCSM Theatre Club, MmmmCSM Virtual Cooking + Baking Club, Model United Nations, MSA, Newspaper Club, Nintendo Switch Club, NYC Youth Network, Origami Club, Photography Club, Podcast Studio, Psychology Club, Ram Band, Recording Arts Club, Robotics, S.O.C.A., Unicef Club, Weight Training Club, Wellness Club, Wishing Upon the Stars, Women in STEM, Woodshop Club, Youth Oceanic Initiative
Art Disciplines
Dance, Film, Music, Theatre, Visual Arts
Art Performances
Artwork Exibits (1 per year), Concerts (1 per year), Dance Performances (1 per year), Films (1 per year), Theatre Performances (1 per year)
Survey Summary & Data (2023-24)
Student Responses
Academic Rigor 
  85.43%
Academic Engagement 
  77.77%
Safety 
  87.13%
Bully Prevention 
  84.38%
Inclusivity 
  93.10%
Mental Support 
  79.00%
Environment 
  77.13%
Post-School Support 
  86.78%
Teacher Responses
Academic Rigor 
  98.20%
School Satisfaction 
  98.75%
Student Behavior 
  96.50%
Student Support 
  98.76%
School Leadership 
  99.08%
Instructional Clarity 
  98.33%
Instructional Development 
  97.36%
Post-School Support 
  98.80%
Family Responses
Education 
  96.00%
Teacher Support 
  86.14%
Safety 
  95.67%
School Community 
  80.00%
School Leadership 
  94.88%
Post-School Support 
  95.00%
IEP Support 
  95.67%

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. %
  99.50%
Avg. CC Regents Score
  79
Avg. Non-CC Regents Score
  79
College Aptitude
CCPC Index
  96.80%
Avg. SAT Math Score
  589
Avg. SAT Read/Write Score
  575
Postsecondary
2-Year College 11.60%
4-Year College 73.10%
Unknown 15.30%

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 50.80%
Female 49.10%
Other 0.10%
English Language Learners:
  4.40%
Students with Disabilities:
  17.80%
Economic Need Index: 
  74.40%
Student Ethnicity:
Asian 25.70%
Black 16.10%
Hispanic 45.30%
White 9.80%
Other 3.10%
Teacher Ethnicity:
Asian 13.50%
Black 5.60%
Hispanic 36.00%
White 41.60%
Other 3.30%
Comments