Manhattan Bridges High School

525 W 50th St
New York, NY 10019
(School attendance zone shown in map)
7/
10
Top 50%
Serving 451 students in grades 9-12, Manhattan Bridges High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 75-79% (which is higher than the New York state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-49% (which is approximately equal to the New York state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 451 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • : ≥95% (Top 10% in NY)
  • : Top 50%
  • : 75-79% (Top 20%)
  • : 40-49% (Btm 50%)
  • : ≥95% (Top 5%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Manhattan Bridges High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:

School Overview

Manhattan Bridges High School's student population of 451 students has declined by 15% over five school years.
The teacher population of 36 teachers has grown by 28% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
451 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
36 teachers
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School Rankings

Manhattan Bridges High School ranks within the top 50% of all 4,377 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Manhattan Bridges High School is 0.02, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (NY)
#1556 out of 4377 schools
(Top 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Manhattan Bridges High School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
75-79%
46%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Manhattan Bridges High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in New York by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
40-49%
49%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Manhattan Bridges High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of New York by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
≥95%
78%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Manhattan Bridges High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in New York by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
11:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
10%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Manhattan Bridges High School and the percentage of Asian public school students in New York by year, with the latest 2006-07 school year data.
Hispanic
99%
29%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Manhattan Bridges High School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in New York by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
1%
16%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Manhattan Bridges High School and the percentage of Black public school students in New York by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
n/a
40%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
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This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in New York.
0.02
This chart displays the diversity score of Manhattan Bridges High School and the public school average diversity score of New York by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
≥95%
87%
This chart displays graduation rate of Manhattan Bridges High School and public school graduation rate of New York by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
92%
53%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Manhattan Bridges High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in New York by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
3%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Manhattan Bridges High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in New York by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Manhattan Bridges High School's ranking?
Manhattan Bridges High School is ranked #1556 out of 4,377 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in New York.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
75-79% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% NY state average), while 40-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
What is the graduation rate of Manhattan Bridges High School?
The graduation rate of Manhattan Bridges High School is 95%, which is higher than the New York state average of 87%.
How many students attend Manhattan Bridges High School?
451 students attend Manhattan Bridges High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
99% of Manhattan Bridges High School students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Manhattan Bridges High School?
Manhattan Bridges High School has a student ration of 13:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Manhattan Bridges High School offer ?
Manhattan Bridges High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Manhattan Bridges High School part of?
Manhattan Bridges High School is part of New York City Geographic District # 2 School District.

School Reviews

5   10/8/2015
This school by far, is one of the best schools, working with Latino Students. The school promotes a healthy environment of learning, opportunities and academic success. In 2014, it was ranked #7 in the State, #7 in the City and #51 in the Nation. Yes, It is a rigorous and challenging school but guides students to reach their maximum potential.
- Posted by Administrator - a.s.t

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 451 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • : ≥95% (Top 10%)
  • : Top 50%
  • : 75-79% (Top 20%)
  • : 40-49% (Btm 50%)
  • : ≥95% (Top 5%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education

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