Manhattan Village Academy (02M439)

43 West 22 Street, Manhattan, NY 10010, Manhattan
Phone: 212-242-8752
Hours: 8:15am - 2:40pm
School Website: https://www.mvahighschool.org/
NYCDOE Website: https://www.myschools.nyc/en/schools/high-school/02M439/
Quality Snapshot: View snapshot
School Leader: Christina White (cwhite@schools.nyc.gov)
Parent Coordinator: Emma Cambero Gil (ecamberogil@schools.nyc.gov)
Parent Coordinator: Christina White (cwhite@schools.nyc.gov)
Respect for All Liaison: Katelyn Hong (khong3@schools.nyc.gov)
Sexual Harassment Prevention Liaison: Julia Monaco (jmonaco8@schools.nyc.gov)
504 Coordinator: Benjamin Rubenstein (brubenstein@schools.nyc.gov)
504 Coordinator: Katelyn Hong (khong3@schools.nyc.gov)
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About

Manhattan Village Academy provides an affirming, rigorous, joyful and collaborative learning environment where students of all cultures, abilities and identities can prepare for success upon graduation and beyond. Our foundation in the 5 Rs (Reason, Respect, Responsibility, Rights, and Relationships) empowers our students to become agents of change.

Reports: School Budget | PTA Financials | Room Utilization

Teachers with more than 3 years of experience: 100%

Academic Highlights: Performance-Based Portfolio Assessments, Four Years of Lab-Based Science, Honors Courses, Four-Year College Guidance Plan, Rock the Wall St., SAT Prep, Saturday Academy, PM School, College Trips for 10th and 11th graders, Instrumental Music, Nine Regents Exams required for graduation, Advanced Regents Diploma, AP and elective courses available, New York University (NYU) Preview, CUNY College Now, Opportunity Network, Sponsors for Educational Opportunity (SEO), Let's Get Ready

Other Features: 10th Grade Seats Available, College Trips, Expert College and Career Advisor On Staff, Online Grading System, Student Parent Orientation, Uniform

School Features:

  • Offers 10th Grade Seats
  • Guidance Counselors

Additional Information:

AP Courses, Languages, Sports, Art
AP Courses
Algebra II (Advanced Math), AP African American Studies, AP Biology, AP Calculus AB, AP Computer Science Principles, AP English Language and Composition, AP English Literature and Composition, AP Environmental Science, AP Macroeconomics, AP Psychology, AP Spanish Language and Culture, AP Statistics, AP United States History, AP World History: Modern, Calculus (Advanced Math), Calculus (College Course [Credited]), Chemistry (Advanced Science), Comp Sci/Math Tech (College Course [Credited]), Math (College Course [Credited]), Physics (Advanced Science), Science (College Course [Uncredited]), World Languages (Advanced World Languages)
Languages Offered
Mandarin, Spanish
Diploma Endorsements
Arts, Math, Science
Boys PSAL Sports
Baseball, Basketball, Soccer, Table Tennis
Girls PSAL Sports
Basketball, Soccer, Softball, Table Tennis
PSAL Team
Manhattan Village Academy
Other Sports
Cheerleading, Martial Arts, Table Tennis, Volleyball
Clubs
Anatomy Club, Badminton Club, Black Student Union, Chamber Music Club, Chess Club, Debate Club, Dress to Impress, Finance Club, Girls Who Code, K-Pop Club, Key Club, Latin American Student Union, Mahattan Village Voice, Men's Self Improvement, Model United Nations, Muslim Student Association, MVA Directors, Operation Smile, Paws United, Society of the Essence, South Asian Empowerment
Art
The arts program is an integral part of a student's education, developing curiosity, creativity and joy through study, creation and reflection. Manhattan Village Academy's music program is designed to prepare students to be creators, appreciators and supporters of the arts as they become contributing citizens of the community. Students will be able to express ideas creatively using basic skills and knowledge at levels of expertise appropriate to their interest and development.
Programs
Manhattan Village Academy(M94A)
Humanities & Interdisciplinary

Rigorous core curriculum based on the equivalent of five years of Math, four-five years of Science, five-six years of English, and five-six years of History. The curriculum consists of two strands: Regents-based and Portfolio/Performance-Based Assessments. All students are expected to choose and enroll in our extensive menu of 17 AP courses.

10th Grade seats available

Method:
Requirement:
Students are admitted based on their course grades
Priority:
  • (Group 1) New York City residents

Applicant Analysis
2023-242022-23
GE applicants/seats:809 / 78 (10.37)1,439 / 78 (18.45)
SWD applicants/seats:51 / 22 (2.32)102 / 22 (4.64)
Rank Avg: 6.91
OffersOffers - Waitlist
School Student & Admissions Statistics
School Year
2024-25
2023-24
2022-23
Total Students Across All Grades
393
404
430
    Grade 12 Students
116
113
122
    Grade 11 Students
99
113
115
    Grade 10 Students
94
99
96
    Grade 9 Students
84
79
97
Avg. Class Size
21.6
21.8
21.2
Pupil-Teacher Ratio
14.0
13.9
13.8
Safety Comp. / Susp. / NYPD
6 / 0 / 0
<5 / 10 / 2
<5 / 0 / 2
Attendance %
92%
93%
Graduation %
98%
97%
College %
91%
89%
Total Applicants / Seats
Total Offers
3,002 (860) / 100
201
4,115 (1,533) / 100
187
Survey Summary & Data (2024-25)
Student Responses 84% responded
Academic Rigor 
  79.17%
Academic Engagement 
  70.00%
Safety 
  83.88%
Bully Prevention 
  75.13%
Inclusivity 
  84.82%
Mental Support 
  74.38%
Environment 
  67.79%
Post-School Support 
  73.20%
Teacher Responses 59% responded
Academic Rigor 
  73.00%
School Satisfaction 
  58.63%
Student Behavior 
  66.44%
Student Support 
  81.93%
School Leadership 
  66.40%
Instructional Clarity 
  51.80%
Instructional Development 
  69.83%
Post-School Support 
  83.83%
Family Responses 26% responded
Education 
  84.38%
Teacher Support 
  82.67%
Safety 
  87.00%
School Community 
  65.75%
School Leadership 
  82.40%
Post-School Support 
  86.00%
IEP Support 
  71.00%

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 (2023-24)
Academic Proficiency
4-Year Grad. %
  98.30%
CC Regents
  75
Non-CC Regents
  77
Impact Score
  0.74
Performance Score
  0.78
College Aptitude
CCR
  79.60%
SAT Math
  540
SAT R/W
  551
Postsecondary
2-Year College 7.40%
4-Year College 83.40%
Unknown 9.20%

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 44.80%
Female 55.20%
English Language Learners:
  2.50%
Students with Disabilities:
  19.10%
Economic Need Index: 
  63.20%
Student Ethnicity:
Asian 16.80%
Black 13.50%
Hispanic 51.90%
White 14.50%
Other 3.30%
Teacher Ethnicity:
White 64.30%
Other 35.70%
IEP Statistics (2023-24)
IEP Services
Students with IEPs
  18.80%
Students with SETSS
  0.20%
Students with ICT
  11.90%
Students with SC
  0.20%
Has all programs
  70.00%
Has all services
  92.00%
IEP Student Performance
Regents English
  76
Regents Gl. Hist.
  72
Regents US Hist.
  74
4-Year Grad. Rate
  95.7
IEP Movement
Fair
IEP Support 
  71.00%
Special Education Programs & Services (2024-25)
ProgramFully ReceivingPartially ReceivingNot Receiving
Integrated Co-Teaching Services59 (94%)<=5 (?)<=5 (?)
SETSS0 (0%)0 (0%)<=5 (100%)
Special Class0 (0%)<=5 (100%)0 (0%)
ServiceFully ReceivingPartially ReceivingNot Receiving
Counseling Services>5 (97%)N/A (N/A)<=5 (3%)
Hearing Education Services<=5 (100%)N/A (N/A)0 (0%)
Occupational Therapy<=5 (50%)N/A (N/A)<=5 (50%)
Speech-Language Therapy30 (100%)N/A (N/A)0 (0%)
TransportationNumber Receiving
Curb to School<=5 (?)
Stop to School0 (0%)
Unassigned<=5 (?)

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)
ELL Progress
  53
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