MURRAY HILL ACADEMY

www.mhacademy.net

298 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Murray Hill Academy, located in the Murray Hill neighborhood of Manhattan, is a small, specialized New York City public high school dedicated to fostering a supportive and academically rigorous environment. The school is known for its focus on personalized learning, often utilizing a "small school" model that allows for stronger relationships between students and faculty. By emphasizing individualized attention, the academy aims to meet the diverse needs of its student body while preparing them for success in college and professional careers.

In addition to its academic curriculum, Murray Hill Academy places a strong emphasis on character development, community engagement, and social-emotional growth. The school integrates these values into the daily student experience to create a safe and inclusive culture. Through various extracurricular activities and partnerships, the academy encourages students to take an active role in their education and their community, striving to ensure that every student graduates with both the academic credentials and the personal confidence necessary for their future endeavors.

298

Total Students

25.4

Full-Time Teachers

11.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

79.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for MURRAY HILL ACADEMY
Demographic	Student Count
White	32
Hispanic	147
Black	60
Asian	45
Two or More	10
American Indian	2
Pacific Islander	1

Hispanic
147 (49.5%)
Black
60 (20.2%)
Asian
45 (15.2%)
White
32 (10.8%)
Two or More
10 (3.4%)
American Indian
2 (0.7%)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.3%)

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)696-0195
Website:	http://www.mhacademy.net
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	298
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	25.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.7
NSLP Participation:¹	N/A
Qualified Free Lunch:	230
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	6

* 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 9 127

Grade 10 56

Grade 11 67

Grade 12 48

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for MURRAY HILL ACADEMY
Grade	Student Count
Grade 9	127
Grade 10	56
Grade 11	67
Grade 12	48

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for MURRAY HILL ACADEMY
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	142	47.7%
Male	155	52%
Not Specified	1	0.3%

Nearby High Schools (Within 10 Miles)