Manhattan Center for Science and Mathematics (04M435)

260 Pleasant Avenue, Manhattan, NY 10029, Manhattan
Phone: 212-876-4639
Hours: 8:20am - 2:40pm
School Website: https://mcsm.net
NYCDOE Website: https://www.myschools.nyc/en/schools/high-school/04M435/
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School Leader: James Nicotri (jnicotri@schools.nyc.gov)
Parent Coordinator: Zaida Santiago (zsantiago@schools.nyc.gov)
Respect for All Liaison: Marcia Valle Pedraza (mvalle@schools.nyc.gov)
Sexual Harassment Prevention Liaison: Ruth Gerena (rgerena@schools.nyc.gov)
504 Coordinator: Michael Salek (msalek@schools.nyc.gov)
504 Coordinator: David Musialik (dmusialik@schools.nyc.gov)
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About

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.

Reports: School Budget | PTA Financials | Room Utilization

Teachers with more than 3 years of experience: 72%

Academic Highlights: Project Boost (college tour program), Comprehensive after-school program for tutoring and clubs, Columbia University Double Discover Program., Grade 11 students take a mandated SAT prep program designed and taught by MCSM teachers. This program has significantly raised average SAT scores., International Student and Teacher Exchange Program (ISTEP), Advanced Science Research (ASR), Mount Sinai MedDOCS Cardiology Program, Mount Sinai Center for Excellence in Youth Education, Sponsors for Educational Opportunity (SEO), Fordham STEP Program, NYPL Bridge Up, 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, Paid Internships

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

Additional Information:

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)
Languages Offered
Spanish
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 Team
Manhattan Center for Science & Math
Clubs
3 Tier Travel & Culture Club, African Student Association, Animal Care Club, Anime Club, Architect ACE, Art Club, Badminton, BeyBlade Club, Bilingual Club, Board Game Club, Book Club, Brawl Stars Club, CAD Club, Cheerleading, Cheese Club, Christian Culture Club, Cinematography Club, Clay Club, Coding Club, Cooking & Baking Club, Creative Writing Club, Criminal & Civil Law, Crochet Club, Dance Club, Debate Club, Early Homework and Tutoring Math, Etiquette Club, Fire and Brimstone (DnD Club), Girls Who Code, Glam Club, Glamour Girls, Glee Club, Greenhouse Club, GSA, Hand Drum Club, Health 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 Inspired Community Service Club, MCSM Theatre Club, Mental Health Club, Model United Nations, MSA, Newspaper Club, Nintendo Switch Club, Nursing, NYC Youth Network, Origami Club, Photography Club, Podcast Studio, Psychology Club, Ram Band, Recording Arts Club, Robotics, S.O.C.A., Unicef Club, Volleyball, Weight Training Club, Wellness Club, Wishing Upon the Stars, Women in Stem, Woodshop Club, Youth Oceanic Initiative
Art
Manhattan Center for Science and Mathematics High School offers a robust arts curriculum. We offer both visual arts and music, including an introduction to music theory. Additionally, we offer both technical drawing and photography. Students in the visual arts program study art through the ages and create their own art through the exploration of drawing, painting and sculpting techniques. Our technical drawing program introduces students to the design of plans that visually communicate the construction or function of objects. We hold a theater performance and talent show every year.
Program Details
75M169 D75 Inclusion Program at Manhattan Center for Science and Mathematics(M16U)
D75 Inclusion Program, D75 Inclusion Program

10th Grade seats available

Method:
Priority:
  • (Group 1) Students currently in or recommended for District 75 Special Education Inclusive Services

Applicant Analysis
2023-242022-23
GE applicants/seats:6 / 4 (1.50)0 / 0 (0.00)
SWD applicants/seats:2 / 2 (1.00)0 / 0 (0.00)
Rank Avg:
OffersWaitlist
School Student & Admissions Statistics
School Year
2024-25
2023-24
2022-23
Total Students Across All Grades
1,655
1,645
1,648
    Grade 12 Students
341
408
384
    Grade 11 Students
475
349
401
    Grade 10 Students
419
494
365
    Grade 9 Students
420
394
498
Avg. Class Size
28.9
29.3
28.2
Pupil-Teacher Ratio
16.5
16.5
17.9
Safety Comp. / Susp. / NYPD
7 / 0 / 4
19 / 0 / 2
33 / 14 / 34
Attendance %
91%
94%
Graduation %
98%
99%
College %
85%
77%
Total Applicants / Seats
Total Offers
5,010 (1,993) / 440
709
5,091 (2,217) / 407
679
Survey Summary & Data (2024-25)
Student Responses 90% responded
Academic Rigor 
  87.50%
Academic Engagement 
  77.18%
Safety 
  89.25%
Bully Prevention 
  88.63%
Inclusivity 
  89.91%
Mental Support 
  79.25%
Environment 
  75.36%
Post-School Support 
  81.80%
Teacher Responses 69% responded
Academic Rigor 
  91.50%
School Satisfaction 
  94.88%
Student Behavior 
  90.56%
Student Support 
  95.53%
School Leadership 
  95.27%
Instructional Clarity 
  94.40%
Instructional Development 
  94.61%
Post-School Support 
  93.83%
Family Responses 76% responded
Education 
  94.38%
Teacher Support 
  84.67%
Safety 
  89.67%
School Community 
  67.13%
School Leadership 
  89.90%
Post-School Support 
  95.50%
IEP Support 
  94.33%

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 (2023-24)
Academic Proficiency
4-Year Grad. %
  98.50%
CC Regents
  79
Non-CC Regents
  79
Impact Score
  0.88
Performance Score
  0.82
College Aptitude
CCR
  80.60%
SAT Math
  584
SAT R/W
  567
Postsecondary
2-Year College 11.50%
4-Year College 75.70%
Unknown 12.80%

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 (2024-25)
Student Population:
Male 50.65%
Female 49.25%
Other 0.10%
English Language Learners:
  4.90%
Students with Disabilities:
  18.10%
Economic Need Index: 
  75.40%
Student Ethnicity:
Asian 25.70%
Black 16.70%
Hispanic 44.20%
White 9.80%
Other 3.60%
Teacher Ethnicity:
Asian 12.50%
Black 9.40%
Hispanic 33.30%
White 43.80%
Other 1.00%
IEP Statistics (2023-24)
IEP Services
Students with IEPs
  17.80%
Students with SETSS
  0.10%
Students with ICT
  13.70%
Students with SC
  0.20%
Has all programs
  99.00%
Has all services
  99.00%
IEP Student Performance
Regents English
  66
Regents Gl. Hist.
  72
Regents US Hist.
  72
Regents Algebra I
  66
Regents Living Env.
  68
4-Year Grad. Rate
  94.3
IEP Movement
Fair
IEP Support 
  94.33%
Special Education Programs & Services (2024-25)
ProgramFully ReceivingPartially ReceivingNot Receiving
Integrated Co-Teaching Services262 (96%)11 (4%)0 (0%)
Special Class0 (0%)<=5 (100%)0 (0%)
ServiceFully ReceivingPartially ReceivingNot Receiving
Counseling Services>5 (99%)N/A (N/A)<=5 (1%)
Hearing Education Services<=5 (100%)N/A (N/A)0 (0%)
Occupational Therapy12 (100%)N/A (N/A)0 (0%)
Physical Therapy<=5 (100%)N/A (N/A)0 (0%)
Speech-Language Therapy>5 (99%)N/A (N/A)<=5 (1%)
TransportationNumber Receiving
Curb to School25 (81%)
Stop to School0 (0%)
Unassigned6 (19%)

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)
Regents English
  64
Regents Gl. Hist.
  73
Regents US Hist.
  70
Regents Algebra I
  69
Regents Living Env.
  69
4-Year Grad. Rate
  91.1
ELL Progress
  30
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