Manhattan Early College School for Advertising

Manhattan Early College School for Advertising (02M280) is a public school in District 2, Financial District, Manhattan, serving grades 9–12. Enrollment was 361 students in 2025–26 (NYC DOE).

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At a glance for families

  • Grades served: 9–12
  • Neighborhood: Financial District
  • Non-zoned

Locations (1)

Manhattan Early College School for Advertising
411 Pearl St, New York, NY 10038, USA
Manhattan, Financial District

School Quality

The one thing to remember

Regents diploma rate (2025) is 81%, about typical for district and NYC high schools.

What the numbers say

  • Too few families answered the 2026 survey (11%) to compare results.

Family survey (2026), too few responses to compare: 11% answered

of parents trust the principal:
91%
trust their child's teachers:
93%
satisfied with the education overall:
87%

Regents and graduation

4-year graduation

91%

English Regents pass rate

83%

Algebra I Regents pass rate

53%

Geometry Regents pass rate

19%

Algebra II Regents pass rate

20%

Living Environment Regents pass rate

82%

Global History Regents pass rate

65%

U.S. History Regents pass rate

56%

Chemistry Regents pass rate

19%

Earth Science Regents pass rate

71%

Manhattan Early College School for Advertising vs Urban Assembly Maker Academy

MeasureManhattan Early College School for AdvertisingUrban Assembly Maker Academy
Enrollment (2025–26)361526
Student–teacher ratio (2025–26)12.010.6
Family satisfaction (2026)87%97%
Principal trust (2026)91%97%
Teacher trust (2026)93%96%
Leadership (2026)91%98%
4-year graduation rate (2025)91%93%
Regents diploma rate (2025)81%84%
Distance between schools0.02 mi

Student body

Enrollment

361 students

9–12 · down 71 over five years

NYC DOE · 2025–26

Students per teacher

12.0

students per teacher

NYC DOE · 2025–26

English learners

15%

was 12% in 2024–25

NYC DOE · 2025–26

Economic need

87% of students live in poverty (2025–26)

Economic need index: 87% — the measure we use to compare similar schools.

NYC DOE · 2025–26

Special education

19%

of students here are in special education

NYC DOE · 2025–26

Student body: 3% White, 59% Hispanic, 9% Asian, 28% Black, 1% multiracial, 54% female, 46% male.

Economic need index: 87% — 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
91%
Disability support services
71%
Outreach
88%
Facilities
92%
Parent involvement
82%

NYC DOE · 2026 survey

School zone

NYC DOE · 2024–25

Know before you tour

Admissions

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

Address

411 Pearl St, New York, NY 10038, USA

How to read this page

  • Test scores measure one week in April. They say nothing about the art room, recess or whether your child will be happy. Tour the school.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I apply?

Admissions for NYC public schools go through MySchools.

Quick Facts

What is this provider?

  • Subject: K–12 Schools
  • Sub-Subjects: Elementary School, STEM Classes, Entrepreneurship
  • Courses Listed: 1
  • Location: Financial District, Manhattan
  • Address: 411 Pearl St, New York, NY 10038, USA