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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Overview
AI Summary
The Manhattan Center for Science and Mathematics (MCSM) is a highly selective college-preparatory high school dedicated to science and mathematics, with an extensive liberal arts curriculum. The course offerings are rigorous and college-focused, providing four years of science and math and mandatory participation in Advanced Placement (AP) courses, including World [more]
Academic Score
  81.88%  (ranked #22 out of 419 schools)
Survey Score
  88.21%  (ranked #15 out of 454 schools)
About & Events

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 [more]

Reports: School Budget | PTA Financials | Room Utilization

Teachers with more than 3 years of experience: 72%

Academic Highlights: 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., Project Boost (college tour program), Comprehensive after-school program for tutoring and clubs, Columbia University Double Discover Program., International Student and Teacher Exchange Program (ISTEP), [more]

Other Features: 10th Grade Seats Available, College Courses Offered, Financial Literacy Coursework, FutureReadyNYC School, Paid Internships, Program(s) with 1 SWD Applicant 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

Additional Information:

Upcoming Events

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 Environmental Science [more]
Course List
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Languages Offered
French, 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 Club, Advocacy and Wellness Club, African Student Association, Animal Care Club, Anime Club, Architecture ACE Club, Art Club, ASEZ Club, Asian Culture Club, Astronomy Club [more]
Art Courses
Art History, Digital Media Arts, Exploring Music, General Visual Arts, Traditional and Studio Art
Arts Summary
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 [more]
Programs & Offers
Science & Mathematics Research(M16J)
Science & Math

Our mission is to provide each student with the best possible and greatest number of college admissions choices by senior year. Students are prepared to be college ready by providing them with challenging courses, academic supports ensuring achievement, and detailed enrichment programs to help construct a strong college resume. While math and science are their strengths, we focus on college-readiness, reading, and writing. More than 50% of our students are enrolled in 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
2024-252023-24
GE applicants/seats:1,585 / 311 (5.10)1,694 / 314 (5.39)
SWD applicants/seats:128 / 89 (1.44)114 / 86 (1.33)
Rank Avg: 6.025.49
OffersOffers - Waitlist
Estimated Cutoffs
  GE:(G2) #56 to (G2) #AB
  SWD:All accepted
Offer Prediction:
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

Applicant Analysis
2024-252023-24
GE applicants/seats:138 / 26 (5.31)203 / 27 (7.52)
SWD applicants/seats:10 / 8 (1.25)18 / 7 (2.57)
Rank Avg: 5.215.05
OffersOffers - Waitlist
75M169 D75 Inclusion Program at Manhattan Center for Science and Mathematics(M16U)
D75 Inclusion Program, D75 Inclusion Program

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

Applicant Analysis
2024-252023-24
GE applicants/seats:1 / 1 (1.00)6 / 4 (1.50)
SWD applicants/seats:2 / 2 (1.00)2 / 2 (1.00)
Rank Avg:
OffersOffers - Waitlist
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
5,488 (1,838) / 437
815
5,010 (1,993) / 440
709
5,091 (2,217) / 407
679

This data was gathered from various NYC DOE reports: https://infohub.nyced.org/reports/students-and-schools/school-quality/information-and-data-overview

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%

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

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%

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

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

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

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