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/
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Bus: BxM10, BxM6, BxM7, BxM8, BxM9, M101, M102, M103, M106, M116, M15, M15-SBS, M35, M98
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Program Details
Science & Math
Bilingual students follow the same academic programming and rigor of general education students, while guaranteed language support ensuring equitable college-ready opportunities.
- (Group 1) New York City residents
Student & Admissions Statistics
SWD applicants/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
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
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- October 16, 2024 @ 10:00 am In Person Open House
- October 16, 2024 @ 5:00 pm In Person Open House
- October 17, 2024 @ 5:00 pm In Person Open House
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- October 23, 2024 @ 10:00 am In Person Open House
- October 26, 2024 @ 11:00 am In Person Open House
- October 30, 2024 @ 10:00 am In Person Open House
- November 4, 2024 @ 5:00 pm In Person Open House
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- November 6, 2024 @ 5:00 pm In Person Open House
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- December 4, 2024 @ 5:00 pm In Person Open House
- December 7, 2024 @ 11:00 am In Person Open House
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- December 11, 2024 @ 10:00 am In Person Open House
- December 12, 2024 @ 5:00 pm In Person Open House
- December 16, 2024 @ 5:00 pm In Person Open House
- December 18, 2024 @ 10:00 am In Person Open House
- December 21, 2024 @ 11:00 am In Person Open House
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Survey Summary & Data (2023-24)
Note: Yellow bars indicate city-wide averages for the associated category
Academic Summary & Data (2022-23)
4-Year College 73.10%
Unknown 15.30%
School Demographics (2023-24)
Female 49.10%
Other 0.10%
Black 16.10%
Hispanic 45.30%
White 9.80%
Other 3.10%
Black 5.60%
Hispanic 36.00%
White 41.60%
Other 3.30%
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