High School for Math, Science and Engineering at City College (HSMSE) (05M692)

240 Convent Ave, Manhattan, NY 10031, Manhattan
Phone: 212-281-6490
Hours: 8:00am - 3:20pm
School Website: https://hsmse.org
NYCDOE Website: https://www.myschools.nyc/en/schools/high-school/05M692/
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School Leader: Sean Dolcy (sdolcy@schools.nyc.gov)
Parent Coordinator: Laurie Pecorari (lpecorari@schools.nyc.gov)
Respect for All Liaison: Ryan Bartley (rbartley2@schools.nyc.gov)
Sexual Harassment Prevention Liaison: Ryan Bartley (rbartley2@schools.nyc.gov)
504 Coordinator: Ryan Bartley (rbartley2@schools.nyc.gov)
504 Coordinator: Tamara Williams (twilliams3@schools.nyc.gov)
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Overview
AI Summary
The High School for Math, Science and Engineering at City College (HSMSE) is a Specialized High School with an academically rigorous environment focusing on mathematics, science, and engineering, drawing students from all five boroughs. Admission is highly competitive and determined solely by the Specialized High Schools Admission Test (SHSAT) score, [more]
Academic Score
  91.91%  (ranked #5 out of 419 schools)
Survey Score
  82.64%  (ranked #118 out of 454 schools)
About & Events

HSMSE @ CCNY provides a unique and unparalleled collaborative educational experience. The school's mission is to encourage students to develop the habits of inquiry, written and verbal expression, and critical thinking. Students are drawn from all five boroughs, making it one of the most ethnically diverse schools in New York [more]

Reports: School Budget | PTA Financials

Teachers with more than 3 years of experience: 93%

Other Features: 10th Grade Seats Available, Career and Technical Education (CTE), Financial Literacy Coursework

School Features:

  • Specialized School
  • SHSAT Required
  • Guidance Counselors

Upcoming Events
None currently scheduled

AP Courses, Languages, Sports, Art
AP Courses
Algebra II (Advanced Math), AP Calculus AB, AP Calculus BC, AP Chemistry, AP Computer Science A, AP English Literature and Composition, AP Environmental Science, AP German Language and Culture, AP Statistics, AP World History: Modern [more]
Course List
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Languages Offered
German, Spanish
Boys PSAL Sports
Baseball, Basketball, Cross Country, Indoor Track, Outdoor Track, Soccer, Volleyball
Girls PSAL Sports
Basketball, Cross Country, Indoor Track, Outdoor Track, Soccer, Softball
PSAL Team
HS For Math, Science and Engineering @ CCNY
Clubs
Acappella, Aerospace + Rocketry, Art, Asian Cultural Society, Baseball Club, Biomedical Club, Black Student Union, Book Club, Chamber Music, Chess Club [more]
Art Courses
Art History, Exploring Music, General Visual Arts, Music Industry & Contemporary Music, Traditional and Studio Art
Arts Summary
Our program consists of student classes in visual arts, music and dance as electives offered in our building. These classes include guitar, jazz band, art, studio art, painting, and digital photography. We also offer a core music class that indues music theory, history and music composition using music notation software. [more]
Programs & Offers
High School for Math, Science and Engineering at City College (HSMSE)(M00S)
Engineering

Admission to this specialized high school is based solely on the score obtained on the Specialized High Schools Admission Test (SHSAT). Students should speak to their school counselor in the Fall to register for the SHSAT.

Method:
Requirement:
Offers are made based on Specialized High Schools Admissions Test (SHSAT) score.

Applicant Analysis
2024-252023-24
Applicants / Seats: 12,852 / 128 (100.41)19,661 / 140 (140.44)
SHSAT Cutoffs (9th) 526542
SHSAT Cutoffs (10th) 556523
SHSAT Discovery Range 458 - 491
School Student & Admissions Statistics
School Year
2024-25
2023-24
2022-23
Total Students Across All Grades
576
579
555
    Grade 12 Students
153
141
118
    Grade 11 Students
129
154
144
    Grade 10 Students
162
131
155
    Grade 9 Students
132
153
138
Avg. Class Size
31.2
31.4
29.2
Pupil-Teacher Ratio
18.3
17.8
17.3
Safety Comp. / Susp. / NYPD
<5 / 9 / 0
<5 / 0 / 0
<5 / 0 / 0
Attendance %
95%
96%
Graduation %
98%
99%
College %
83%
84%
Total Applicants / Seats
Total Offers
14,882 / 128
182
15,039 / 109
142
15,633 / 175
174
Survey Summary & Data (2024-25)
Student Responses 81% responded
Academic Rigor 
  88.83%
Academic Engagement 
  68.55%
Safety 
  91.00%
Bully Prevention 
  87.88%
Inclusivity 
  81.91%
Mental Support 
  76.13%
Environment 
  71.14%
Post-School Support 
  76.60%
Teacher Responses 94% responded
Academic Rigor 
  88.00%
School Satisfaction 
  76.25%
Student Behavior 
  84.78%
Student Support 
  92.00%
School Leadership 
  81.67%
Instructional Clarity 
  86.60%
Instructional Development 
  83.61%
Post-School Support 
  97.50%
Family Responses 34% responded
Education 
  92.63%
Teacher Support 
  72.00%
Safety 
  79.67%
School Community 
  61.63%
School Leadership 
  84.40%
Post-School Support 
  95.50%
IEP Support 
  78.00%

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. %
  99.30%
CC Regents
  87
Non-CC Regents
  89
Impact Score
  0.87
Performance Score
  0.93
College Aptitude
CCR
  95.50%
SAT Math
  741
SAT R/W
  707
Postsecondary
2-Year College 2.60%
4-Year College 85.50%
Unknown 11.90%

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 64.20%
Female 35.60%
Other 0.20%
English Language Learners:
  0.20%
Students with Disabilities:
  8.00%
Economic Need Index: 
  38.60%
Student Ethnicity:
Asian 28.10%
Black 8.90%
Hispanic 15.80%
White 35.40%
Other 11.80%
Teacher Ethnicity:
Asian 16.10%
White 64.50%
Other 19.40%
IEP Statistics (2023-24)
IEP Services
Students with IEPs
  7.60%
Students with SETSS
  3.80%
Students with ICT
  0.00%
Students with SC
  0.30%
Has all programs
  93.00%
Has all services
  90.00%
IEP Student Performance
IEP Movement
Needs Improvement
IEP Support 
  78.00%
Special Education Programs & Services (2024-25)
ProgramFully ReceivingPartially ReceivingNot Receiving
Integrated Co-Teaching Services<=5 (100%)0 (0%)0 (0%)
SETSS25 (96%)<=5 (?)<=5 (?)
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 Therapy0 (0%)N/A (N/A)<=5 (100%)
Speech-Language Therapy<=5 (67%)N/A (N/A)<=5 (33%)
TransportationNumber Receiving
Curb to School0 (0%)
Stop to School0 (0%)
Unassigned<=5 (100%)

This data was gathered from the NYC DOE's Special Education Reports: https://infohub.nyced.org/reports/government-reports/special-education-reports

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