School Overview
Manhattan Business Academy (MBA), located in the Chelsea neighborhood of Manhattan, is a public high school that focuses on integrating rigorous academics with real-world business experience. The school is designed to prepare students for both college and the modern professional landscape by emphasizing financial literacy, entrepreneurship, and leadership. Through partnerships with local businesses and professional organizations, students have the opportunity to engage in internships, mentorships, and project-based learning that connects their classroom curriculum to the global economy.

Beyond its business-centric coursework, the school maintains a supportive community environment aimed at fostering student growth and critical thinking. The academic program is balanced with a variety of extracurricular activities and elective courses, encouraging students to develop a well-rounded skill set. By prioritizing a "career-ready" mindset alongside traditional educational requirements, Manhattan Business Academy aims to equip its graduates with the practical tools, professional networks, and confidence necessary to navigate success in post-secondary education and their future careers.
441
Total Students
35.6
Full-Time Teachers
12.4
Student/Teacher Ratio
90.7%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for MANHATTAN BUSINESS ACADEMY
Demographic Student Count
White23
Hispanic271
Black111
Asian26
Two or More1
American Indian7
Pacific Islander2
  • Hispanic
    271 (61.5%)
  • Black
    111 (25.2%)
  • Asian
    26 (5.9%)
  • White
    23 (5.2%)
  • American Indian
    7 (1.6%)
  • Pacific Islander
    2 (0.5%)
  • Two or More
    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 # 2
Phone: (212)647-1983
Website: http://www.manhattanbusinessacademy.org
Grade Range: 9th - 12th
Total Students: 441
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 35.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 12.4
NSLP Participation:1 N/A
Qualified Free Lunch: 394
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 6
Grades Taught
Grade 9 132
Grade 10 113
Grade 11 97
Grade 12 99

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for MANHATTAN BUSINESS ACADEMY
Grade Student Count
Grade 9132
Grade 10113
Grade 1197
Grade 1299
Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for MANHATTAN BUSINESS ACADEMY
Gender Student Count Percentage
Female21248.1%
Male22951.9%
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