NEW EXPLORATIONS INTO SCIENCETECH AND MATH HIGH SCHOOL
1,620 Students
Other K - 12th
School Overview
New Explorations into Science, Technology and Math (NEST+m) is a highly selective, K-12 public school located in the Lower East Side of Manhattan. As a city-wide gifted and talented school, it is widely recognized for its rigorous academic environment and its focus on cultivating students’ abilities in STEM disciplines, though it maintains a comprehensive curriculum that balances these technical fields with the humanities and arts. The school is known for its high performance metrics, consistently ranking among the top schools in New York City and attracting a diverse student body from all five boroughs.
The school operates with a "whole child" philosophy, aiming to challenge students through a demanding curriculum while providing a supportive community atmosphere. Beyond the classroom, NEST+m offers an extensive array of extracurricular activities, including competitive robotics teams, debate clubs, music programs, and various athletics, which help foster leadership and collaborative skills. By bridging the gap between a focused technical education and a well-rounded college-preparatory experience, the school prepares its graduates for matriculation into some of the most competitive universities in the country.
The school operates with a "whole child" philosophy, aiming to challenge students through a demanding curriculum while providing a supportive community atmosphere. Beyond the classroom, NEST+m offers an extensive array of extracurricular activities, including competitive robotics teams, debate clubs, music programs, and various athletics, which help foster leadership and collaborative skills. By bridging the gap between a focused technical education and a well-rounded college-preparatory experience, the school prepares its graduates for matriculation into some of the most competitive universities in the country.
1,620
Total Students
96.9
Full-Time Teachers
16.7
Student/Teacher Ratio
27.0%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
Student Demographics Data Table
| Demographic | Student Count |
|---|---|
| White | 580 |
| Hispanic | 165 |
| Black | 67 |
| Asian | 616 |
| Two or More | 185 |
| American Indian | 3 |
| Pacific Islander | 4 |
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Asian616 (38.0%)
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White580 (35.8%)
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Two or More185 (11.4%)
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Hispanic165 (10.2%)
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Black67 (4.1%)
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Pacific Islander4 (0.2%)
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American Indian3 (0.2%)
School Location
School Details
| Status: | Open |
|---|---|
| School Level: | Other |
| 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)677-5190 |
| Website: | http://www.nestmk12.net |
| Grade Range: | K - 12th |
| Total Students: | 1,620 |
| Full-Time Teachers (FTE): | 96.9 |
| Pupil/Teacher Ratio: | 16.7 |
| NSLP Participation:1 | Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO) |
| Qualified Free Lunch: | 397 |
| Qualified Reduced Lunch: | 40 |
Grades Taught
Kindergarten
98
Grade 1
116
Grade 2
116
Grade 3
116
Grade 4
115
Grade 5
118
Grade 6
118
Grade 7
122
Grade 8
120
Grade 9
160
Grade 10
152
Grade 11
152
Grade 12
117
Grades Taught Data Table
| Grade | Student Count |
|---|---|
| Kindergarten | 98 |
| Grade 1 | 116 |
| Grade 2 | 116 |
| Grade 3 | 116 |
| Grade 4 | 115 |
| Grade 5 | 118 |
| Grade 6 | 118 |
| Grade 7 | 122 |
| Grade 8 | 120 |
| Grade 9 | 160 |
| Grade 10 | 152 |
| Grade 11 | 152 |
| Grade 12 | 117 |
Gender Ratio
Student Gender Ratio Data Table
| Gender | Student Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Female | 820 | 50.6% |
| Male | 800 | 49.4% |
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