Manhattan School For Career Development serves 212 students in grades 6-12.
The student:teacher ratio of 6:1 is lower than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Special education school
- Grades: 6-12
- Enrollment: 212 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 6:1
- Minority Enrollment: 93%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Manhattan School For Career Development ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Manhattan School For Career Development's student population of 212 students has declined by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 36 teachers has grown by 12% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
212 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers
36 teachers

Students by Grade

School Rankings
The diversity score of Manhattan School For Career Development is 0.61, 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.
Student : Teacher Ratio
6:1
11:1

American Indian
1%
1%

Asian
4%
10%

Hispanic
51%
30%

Black
36%
16%

White
7%
40%

Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
3%

All Ethnic Groups



Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
94%
54%

Eligible for Reduced Lunch (15-16)
1%
5%

School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Manhattan School For Career Development?
212 students attend Manhattan School For Career Development.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
51% of Manhattan School For Career Development students are Hispanic, 36% of students are Black, 7% of students are White, 4% of students are Asian, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Manhattan School For Career Development?
Manhattan School For Career Development has a student ration of 6:1, which is lower than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Manhattan School For Career Development offer ?
Manhattan School For Career Development offers enrollment in grades 6-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Manhattan School For Career Development part of?
Manhattan School For Career Development is part of Nyc Special Schools - District 75 School District.
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