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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About
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 City. The academically rigorous learning environment focuses on mathematics, science, and engineering, while emphasizing civic responsibility and the value of acquiring knowledge for its own intrinsic reward. The deep professional and personal experiences of the faculty enrich the learning community; many faculty members have earned doctorates and distinguished themselves in business, engineering, and other fields.
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
October 23, 2025 @ 4:00 pm Session 1: Fall Open House 
- October 23, 2025 @ 6:30 pm Session 2: Fall Open House
AP Courses, Languages, Sports, Art
Programs
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.
Applicant Analysis
| 2024-25 | 2023-24 | |
Applicants / Seats:  | 12,852 / 128 (100.41) | 19,661 / 140 (140.44) |
| SHSAT Cutoffs (9th) | 526 | 542 |
| SHSAT Cutoffs (10th) | 556 | 523 |
| SHSAT Discovery Range | 458 - 491 |
School Student & Admissions Statistics
Total Offers
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)
Note: Yellow bars indicate city-wide averages for the associated category
Academic Summary & Data (2023-24)
4-Year College 85.50%
Unknown 11.90%
School Demographics (2024-25)
Female 35.60%
Other 0.20%
Black 8.90%
Hispanic 15.80%
White 35.40%
Other 11.80%
White 64.50%
Other 19.40%
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)
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)
| Program | Fully Receiving | Partially Receiving | Not Receiving |
| Integrated Co-Teaching Services | <=5 (100%) | 0 (0%) | 0 (0%) |
| SETSS | 25 (96%) | <=5 (?) | <=5 (?) |
| Service | Fully Receiving | Partially Receiving | Not Receiving |
| Counseling Services | >5 (97%) | N/A (N/A) | <=5 (3%) |
| Hearing Education Services | <=5 (100%) | N/A (N/A) | 0 (0%) |
| Occupational Therapy | 0 (0%) | N/A (N/A) | <=5 (100%) |
| Speech-Language Therapy | <=5 (67%) | N/A (N/A) | <=5 (33%) |
| Transportation | Number Receiving |
| Curb to School | 0 (0%) |
| Stop to School | 0 (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
