UNIVERSITY NEIGHBORHOOD HIGH SCHOOL

NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT # 1

200 MONROE ST
NEW YORK, NY 10002

(212)962-4341

universityneighborhoodhighschool.org/

474 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

University Neighborhood High School (UNHS), located at 200 Monroe Street in the Lower East Side of Manhattan, is a public secondary school that emphasizes a supportive, community-centered academic environment. Serving a diverse student population, the school is known for its commitment to preparing students for college and career success through a rigorous curriculum and a variety of extracurricular opportunities. Its location in the heart of New York City allows the school to leverage local partnerships and resources to enhance the educational experience, fostering a culture of civic engagement and global awareness among its students.

Beyond its core academics, UNHS places a significant focus on social-emotional learning and student development. The school offers a range of programs, including Advanced Placement (AP) courses, arts initiatives, and sports teams, designed to cater to a wide array of student interests and talents. By prioritizing a personalized approach to education, University Neighborhood High School aims to provide a safe and inclusive space where students are encouraged to advocate for themselves, excel academically, and graduate as well-rounded individuals prepared for the complexities of the modern world.

474

Total Students

36.6

Full-Time Teachers

13.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

75.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for UNIVERSITY NEIGHBORHOOD HIGH SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	53
Hispanic	197
Black	65
Asian	153
Two or More	4
American Indian	1

Hispanic
197 (41.6%)
Asian
153 (32.3%)
Black
65 (13.7%)
White
53 (11.2%)
Two or More
4 (0.8%)
American Indian
1 (0.2%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT # 1
Phone:	(212)962-4341
Website:	http://universityneighborhoodhighschool.org/
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	474
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	36.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	334
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	26

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 9 120

Grade 10 126

Grade 11 118

Grade 12 110