Manhattan Center for Science and Mathematics

A NYC-based educational organization focused on science and mathematics education for K-12 students, offering both in-school programs and supplemental academic support.

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At a glance for families

  • Grades served: 9–12
  • Neighborhood: East Harlem
  • Non-zoned

Locations (1)

Manhattan Center for Science and Mathematics
260 Pleasant Ave, New York, NY 10029, USA
Manhattan, East Harlem

School Quality

The one thing to remember

Advanced Regents diploma rate (2025) is 59%, higher than most high schools in the district and citywide.

What the numbers say

  • Regents diploma rate (2025) is 96%, higher than most NYC high schools.
  • 4-year graduation rate (2025) is 98%, higher than most NYC high schools.

What its own parents say

98%

of parents trust the principal

96%

trust their child's teachers

97%

satisfied with the education overall

NYC School Survey 2026. 73% of families answered.

Regents and graduation

4-year graduation

98%

English Regents pass rate

92%

Algebra I Regents pass rate

86%

Geometry Regents pass rate

91%

Algebra II Regents pass rate

84%

Living Environment Regents pass rate

82%

Global History Regents pass rate

90%

U.S. History Regents pass rate

85%

Chemistry Regents pass rate

94%

Physics Regents pass rate

86%

Earth Science Regents pass rate

79%

Manhattan Center for Science and Mathematics vs Esperanza Preparatory Magnet School - 04M372

MeasureManhattan Center for Science and MathematicsEsperanza Preparatory Magnet School - 04M372
Enrollment (2025–26)1752493
Student–teacher ratio (2025–26)16.78.1
Family satisfaction (2026)97%92%
Principal trust (2026)98%96%
Teacher trust (2026)96%96%
Leadership (2026)98%97%
4-year graduation rate (2025)98%84%
Regents diploma rate (2025)96%78%
Advanced Regents diploma rate (2025)59%1%
Distance between schools0.5 mi

Manhattan Center for Science and Mathematics has higher advanced Regents diploma rate (2025) than Esperanza Preparatory Magnet School - 04M372 (59% vs 1%) and higher Regents diploma rate (2025) (96% vs 78%).

Student body

Enrollment

1752 students

9–12 · up 26 over five years

NYC DOE · 2025–26

Students per teacher

16.7

students per teacher

NYC DOE · 2025–26

English learners

4%

was 5% in 2024–25

NYC DOE · 2025–26

Economic need

78% of students live in poverty (2025–26)

Economic need index: 72% — the measure we use to compare similar schools.

NYC DOE · 2025–26

Special education

18%

of students here are in special education

NYC DOE · 2025–26

Student body: 10% White, 44% Hispanic, 26% Asian, 17% Black, 2% multiracial, 49% female, 51% male.

Economic need index: 72% — the measure we use to compare similar schools. It combines measures of students’ economic circumstances; it is not a measure of school quality.

More from the family survey

Leadership
98%
Disability support services
93%
Outreach
94%
Facilities
92%
Parent involvement
75%

NYC DOE · 2026 survey

School zone

NYC DOE · 2024–25

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Admissions

Admissions for NYC public schools go through MySchools. This school has no attendance zone; admission is through MySchools.

Address

260 Pleasant Ave, New York, NY 10029, USA

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Quick Facts

What is this provider?

  • Subject: K–12 Schools
  • Sub-Subjects: High School, STEM Classes
  • Courses Listed: 9
  • Location: East Harlem, Manhattan
  • Address: 260 Pleasant Ave, New York, NY 10029, USA