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/42959
Admissions Information: https://www.mcsm.net/page/admissions
Quality Snapshot: https://tools.nycenet.edu/snapshot/2022/04M435/HS/
Bus: BxM10, BxM6, BxM7, BxM8, BxM9, M101, M102, M103, M106, M116, M15, M15-SBS, M35, M98
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Program Details
75M169 D75 Inclusion Program at Manhattan Center for Science and Mathematics (M16U)

Student & Admissions Statistics
School Year
2022-23
2021-22
Total Students Across All Grades
1,648
1,552
    Grade 12 Students
384
409
    Grade 11 Students
401
381
    Grade 10 Students
365
415
    Grade 9 Students
498
347
Avg. Class Size
28.2
Complaints / Suspensions
33 / 14
18 / 18
Attendance %
94%
97%
Graduation %
99%
97%
College %
77%
83%
75M169 D75 Inclusion Program at Manhattan Center for Science and Mathematics (M16U)
GE Applicants / Seats:
SWD Applicants / Seats:

0 / 0 (0.00)
0 / 0 (0.00)
Waitlist

0 / 0 (0.00)
0 / 0 (0.00)
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

AP Courses, Languages & Sports
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), Social Studies (College Course [Credited]), World Languages (Advanced World Languages)
ELL Programs
Transitional Bilingual Education: Spanish
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
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%

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 (2022-23)
Student Population:
Male 49.40%
Female 50.50%
Other 0.10%
English Language Learners:
  6.10%
Students with Disabilities:
  17.50%
Economic Need Index: 
  73.80%
Student Ethnicity:
Asian 23.50%
Black 18.00%
Hispanic 44.90%
White 9.80%
Other 3.80%
Teacher Ethnicity:
Asian 13.50%
Black 5.60%
Hispanic 36.00%
White 41.60%
Other 3.30%
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