HIGH SCHOOL MATHEMATICS SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING AT CCNY

School Overview
The High School for Math, Science and Engineering (HSMSE) at The City College of New York (CCNY) is a highly selective, public magnet school located on the campus of City College in Manhattan. As one of New York City’s specialized high schools, it is renowned for its rigorous academic environment that emphasizes STEM fields, specifically engineering and advanced mathematics. The school offers a unique educational experience by integrating its curriculum with the resources of the college, allowing students to engage in advanced coursework, research opportunities, and exposure to a university-level atmosphere before graduating.

Beyond its strong focus on technical disciplines, HSMSE is known for fostering a close-knit community of high-achieving students and dedicated faculty. The school maintains a demanding graduation requirement that includes a concentration in a specific engineering strand, as well as a robust language program. By blending a challenging academic syllabus with the intellectual opportunities afforded by its location at CCNY, HSMSE consistently prepares its graduates for success at the nation’s most competitive universities and careers in complex, innovation-driven industries.
576
Total Students
31.7
Full-Time Teachers
18.2
Student/Teacher Ratio
37.3%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for HIGH SCHOOL MATHEMATICS SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING AT CCNY
Demographic Student Count
White201
Hispanic89
Black52
Asian162
Two or More63
American Indian5
Pacific Islander2
  • White
    201 (35.0%)
  • Asian
    162 (28.2%)
  • Hispanic
    89 (15.5%)
  • Two or More
    63 (11.0%)
  • Black
    52 (9.1%)
  • American Indian
    5 (0.9%)
  • Pacific Islander
    2 (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 # 5
Phone: (212)281-6490
Website: http://www.hsmse.org
Grade Range: 9th - 12th
Total Students: 576
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 31.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 18.2
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 196
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 19
Grades Taught
Grade 9 132
Grade 10 163
Grade 11 128
Grade 12 153

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for HIGH SCHOOL MATHEMATICS SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING AT CCNY
Grade Student Count
Grade 9132
Grade 10163
Grade 11128
Grade 12153
Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for HIGH SCHOOL MATHEMATICS SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING AT CCNY
Gender Student Count Percentage
Female20635.8%
Male36863.9%
Not Specified20.3%
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