Top Rankings
New York City Geographic District # 2 School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 10%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2025-26 school year, there are 71 public high schools serving 33,245 students in New York City Geographic District # 2 School District. This district's average high testing ranking is 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public high schools in New York.
Public High Schools in New York City Geographic District # 2 School District have an average math proficiency score of 54% (versus the New York public high school average of 55%), and reading proficiency score of 66% (versus the 59% statewide average).
Public High School in New York City Geographic District # 2 School District have a Graduation Rate of 86%, which is less than the New York average of 89%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Stuyvesant High School, with ≥99% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in New York or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 84% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New York public high school average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (NY)
# Schools
119 Schools
1,462 Schools
# Students
54,681 Students
948,443 Students
# Teachers
4,335 Teachers
85,120 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
New York City Geographic District # 2 School District, which is ranked #110 of all 1,009 school districts in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 80% has increased from 76% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#115 out of 1017 school districts
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
68%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
73%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
94%
78%
Graduation Rate
80%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.76
0.72
% American Indian
1%
1%
% Asian
20%
9%
% Hispanic
36%
30%
% Black
13%
18%
% White
25%
39%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Best New York City Geographic District # 2 School District Public High Schools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Stuyvesant High School
(Math: ≥99% | Reading: 98%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
345 Chambers St
New York, NY 10282
(212) 312-4800
New York, NY 10282
(212) 312-4800
Gr: 9-12 | 3,257 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
Rank: #22.
Eleanor Roosevelt High School
(Math: ≥95% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
411 E 76th St
New York, NY 10021
(212) 772-1220
New York, NY 10021
(212) 772-1220
Gr: 9-12 | 540 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
Rank: #33.
High School For Dual Language And Asian Studies
(Math: 90-94% | Reading: ≥90%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
350 Grand St
New York, NY 10002
(212) 475-4097
New York, NY 10002
(212) 475-4097
Gr: 9-12 | 369 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #44.
Millennium High School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 80-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
75 Broad St
New York, NY 10004
(212) 825-9008
New York, NY 10004
(212) 825-9008
Gr: 9-12 | 674 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
Rank: #55.
Clinton School
(Math: 77% | Reading: 96%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
10 E 15th St
New York, NY 10003
(212) 524-4360
New York, NY 10003
(212) 524-4360
Gr: 6-12 | 839 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Rank: #66.
Nyc Ischool
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: ≥95%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
131 Ave Of The Americas
New York, NY 10013
(917) 237-7300
New York, NY 10013
(917) 237-7300
Gr: 9-12 | 447 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
Rank: #77.
Nyc Museum School
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: 90-94%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
333 W 17th St
New York, NY 10011
(212) 675-6206
New York, NY 10011
(212) 675-6206
Gr: 9-12 | 479 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Rank: #88.
Manhattan Business Academy
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 80-84% )
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
351 W 18th St
New York, NY 10011
(212) 647-1983
New York, NY 10011
(212) 647-1983
Gr: 9-12 | 407 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #99.
Baruch College Campus High School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
55 E 25th St
New York, NY 10010
(212) 683-7440
New York, NY 10010
(212) 683-7440
Gr: 9-12 | 472 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
Rank: #1010.
Nyc Lab High School For Collaborative Studies
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
333 W 17th St
New York, NY 10011
(212) 691-6119
New York, NY 10011
(212) 691-6119
Gr: 9-12 | 425 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Rank: #1111.
School Of The Future High School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
127 E 22nd St
New York, NY 10010
(212) 475-8086
New York, NY 10010
(212) 475-8086
Gr: 6-12 | 727 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
Rank: #1212.
Manhattan Village Academy
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
43 W 22nd St
New York, NY 10010
(212) 242-8752
New York, NY 10010
(212) 242-8752
Gr: 9-12 | 400 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
Rank: #1313.
High School Of Hospitality Management
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 75-79% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
525 W 50th St
New York, NY 10019
(212) 586-0963
New York, NY 10019
(212) 586-0963
Gr: 9-12 | 211 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #1414.
Academy For Software Engineering
Vocational School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
40 Irving Pl
New York, NY 10003
(212) 253-3299
New York, NY 10003
(212) 253-3299
Gr: 9-12 | 416 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #1515.
Essex Street Academy
(Math: <50% | Reading: 85-89% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
350 Grand St
New York, NY 10002
(212) 475-4773
New York, NY 10002
(212) 475-4773
Gr: 9-12 | 356 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
Rank: #1616.
Urban Academy Laboratory High School
(Math: 60-79% | Reading: ≥50% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
317 E 67th St
New York, NY 10065
(212) 570-5284
New York, NY 10065
(212) 570-5284
Gr: 9-12 | 128 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
Rank: #1717.
Harvest Collegiate High School
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: 85-89% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
34 W 14th St
New York, NY 10011
(212) 242-3384
New York, NY 10011
(212) 242-3384
Gr: 9-12 | 401 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
Rank: #1818.
Manhattan International High School
(Math: <50% | Reading: 80-89% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
317 E 67th St
New York, NY 10065
(212) 517-6728
New York, NY 10065
(212) 517-6728
Gr: 9-12 | 376 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Rank: #1919.
Urban Assembly School Of Business For Young Women
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: ≥50% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
26 Broadway
New York, NY 10004
(212) 668-0169
New York, NY 10004
(212) 668-0169
Gr: 9-12 | 76 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #2020.
Independence High School
(Math: <50% | Reading: 60-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
850 10th Ave
New York, NY 10019
(212) 262-8067
New York, NY 10019
(212) 262-8067
Gr: 9-12 | 265 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #2121.
Professional Performing Arts High School
Magnet School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
328 W 48th St
New York, NY 10036
(212) 247-8652
New York, NY 10036
(212) 247-8652
Gr: 6-12 | 515 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
Rank: #2222.
Institute For Collaborative Education
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: 60-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
345 E 15th St
New York, NY 10003
(212) 475-7972
New York, NY 10003
(212) 475-7972
Gr: 6-12 | 479 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Rank: #2323.
Talent Unlimited High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
317 E 67th St
New York, NY 10065
(212) 737-1530
New York, NY 10065
(212) 737-1530
Gr: 9-12 | 446 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Rank: #2424.
Art And Design High School
Vocational School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
231-249 E 56th St
New York, NY 10019
(212) 752-4340
New York, NY 10019
(212) 752-4340
Gr: 9-12 | 1,485 student Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
Rank: #2525.
James Baldwin School-a School For Expeditionary Lrning
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: ≥50% )
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
351 W 18th St
New York, NY 10011
(212) 627-2812
New York, NY 10011
(212) 627-2812
Gr: 9-12 | 129 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #2626.
New Design High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: ≥80%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
350 Grand St
New York, NY 10002
(212) 475-4148
New York, NY 10002
(212) 475-4148
Gr: 9-12 | 449 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #2727.
Vanguard High School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 80-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
317 E 67th St-rm 401
New York, NY 10065
(212) 517-5175
New York, NY 10065
(212) 517-5175
Gr: 9-12 | 406 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #2828.
Manhattan Bridges High School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
525 W 50th St
New York, NY 10019
(212) 757-5274
New York, NY 10019
(212) 757-5274
Gr: 9-12 | 448 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1
Rank: #2929.
Humanities Preparatory Academy
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
351 W 18th St
New York, NY 10011
(212) 929-4433
New York, NY 10011
(212) 929-4433
Gr: 9-12 | 269 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
Rank: #3030.
Murry Bergtraum High School For Business Careers
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
411 Pearl St
New York, NY 10038
(212) 964-9610
New York, NY 10038
(212) 964-9610
Gr: 9-12 | 130 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #3131.
Harvey Milk High School
(Math: 60-79% | Reading: ≥50% )
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2-10 Astor Pl
New York, NY 10003
(212) 477-1555
New York, NY 10003
(212) 477-1555
Gr: 9-12 | 75 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #32 - 3332. - 33.
Facing History School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
525 W 50th St
New York, NY 10019
(212) 757-2680
New York, NY 10019
(212) 757-2680
Gr: 9-12 | 256 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #32 - 3332. - 33.
Murray Hill Academy
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
111 E 33rd St
New York, NY 10016
(212) 696-0195
New York, NY 10016
(212) 696-0195
Gr: 9-12 | 239 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Rank: #3434.
Urban Assembly Maker Academy
Vocational School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 70-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
411 Pearl St
New York, NY 10038
(212) 225-0890
New York, NY 10038
(212) 225-0890
Gr: 9-12 | 517 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Rank: #3535.
Richard R Green High School Of Teaching
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 60-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
7 Beaver St
New York, NY 10004
(646) 826-8174
New York, NY 10004
(646) 826-8174
Gr: 9-12 | 364 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
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