NEW EXPLORATIONS INTO SCIENCETECH AND MATH HIGH SCHOOL

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.
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

Student Demographics for NEW EXPLORATIONS INTO SCIENCETECH AND MATH HIGH SCHOOL
Demographic Student Count
White580
Hispanic165
Black67
Asian616
Two or More185
American Indian3
Pacific Islander4
  • Asian
    616 (38.0%)
  • White
    580 (35.8%)
  • Two or More
    185 (11.4%)
  • Hispanic
    165 (10.2%)
  • Black
    67 (4.1%)
  • Pacific Islander
    4 (0.2%)
  • American Indian
    3 (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

Grades Taught and Student Counts for NEW EXPLORATIONS INTO SCIENCETECH AND MATH HIGH SCHOOL
Grade Student Count
Kindergarten98
Grade 1116
Grade 2116
Grade 3116
Grade 4115
Grade 5118
Grade 6118
Grade 7122
Grade 8120
Grade 9160
Grade 10152
Grade 11152
Grade 12117
Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for NEW EXPLORATIONS INTO SCIENCETECH AND MATH HIGH SCHOOL
Gender Student Count Percentage
Female82050.6%
Male80049.4%
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