Best high schools in New York City Geographic District # 2 (2025)
Schools classified as high schools by NCES. Ranked by the Success Index (US) from official American data; 56 schools in New York City Geographic District # 2, New York. Rank positions shown on each profile are within United States and New York.
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- 188Clinton School (The)New York · Public High86% Math proficiency · 846 students
- 284Institute for Collaborative EducationNew York · Public High74.5% Math proficiency · 466 students
- 382Nyc Lab High School for Collaborative StudiesNew York · Public High97.5% Math proficiency · 413 students
- 481Millennium High SchoolNew York · Public High97.5% Math proficiency · 685 students
- 579Nyc IschoolNew York · Public High97.5% Math proficiency · 447 students
- 679Urban Academy Laboratory High SchoolNew York · Public High90% Math proficiency · 128 students
- 779Manhattan Village AcademyNew York · Public High97.5% Math proficiency · 388 students
- 878Repertory Company High School for Theatre ArtsNew York · Public High95% Math proficiency · 206 students
- 978Pace High SchoolNew York · Public High92% Math proficiency · 499 students
- 1077Professional Performing Arts High SchoolNew York · Public High77% Math proficiency · 522 students
- 1177Essex Street AcademyNew York · Public High75% Math proficiency · 366 students
- 1277Nyc Museum SchoolNew York · Public High97.5% Math proficiency · 481 students
- 1377Talent Unlimited High SchoolNew York · Public High97.5% Math proficiency · 463 students
- 1477Eleanor Roosevelt High SchoolNew York · Public High97.5% Math proficiency · 538 students
- 1575Harvest Collegiate High SchoolNew York · Public High75% Math proficiency · 365 students
- 1675Gramercy Arts High SchoolNew York · Public High87% Math proficiency · 420 students
- 1775Stuyvesant High SchoolNew York · Public High99.5% Math proficiency · 3,261 students
- 1874Baruch College Campus High SchoolNew York · Public High97.5% Math proficiency · 479 students
- 1974Landmark High SchoolNew York · Public High75% Math proficiency · 289 students
- 2074Murray Hill AcademyNew York · Public High84.5% Math proficiency · 298 students
- 2173High School for Dual Language and Asian StudiesNew York · Public High97.5% Math proficiency · 368 students
- 2273Urban Assembly School of Design and ConstructionNew York · Public High92% Math proficiency · 200 students
- 2373High School for Environmental StudiesNew York · Public High86% Math proficiency · 1,007 students
- 2473New Design High SchoolNew York · Public High82% Math proficiency · 421 students
- 2573Jacqueline Kennedy-Onassis High SchoolNew York · Public High82% Math proficiency · 316 students
- 2672Richard R Green High School of TeachingNew York · Public High82% Math proficiency · 405 students
- 2772High School of Hospitality ManagementNew York · Public High87% Math proficiency · 228 students
- 2872Hudson High School of Learning TechnologiesNew York · Public High82% Math proficiency · 189 students
- 2972Lower Manhattan Arts AcademyNew York · Public High84.5% Math proficiency · 262 students
- 3072Manhattan Bridges High SchoolNew York · Public High97.5% Math proficiency · 393 students
- 3172Urban Assembly Academy of Government and LawNew York · Public High84.5% Math proficiency · 256 students
- 3272Emma Lazarus High SchoolNew York · Public High95% Math proficiency · 279 students
- 3372Harvey Milk High SchoolNew York · Public High90% Math proficiency · 78 students
- 3472High School for Language and Diplomacy (The)New York · Public High87% Math proficiency · 132 students
- 3572High School of Economics & FinanceNew York · Public High92% Math proficiency · 644 students
- 3672Manhattan Business AcademyNew York · Public High87% Math proficiency · 441 students
- 3771Facing History School (The)New York · Public High75% Math proficiency · 394 students
- 3871High School 560 City-As-SchoolNew York · Public High72% Math proficiency · 478 students
- 3971School of the Future High SchoolNew York · Public High58% Math proficiency · 709 students
- 4070Leadership & Public Service High SchoolNew York · Public High87% Math proficiency · 264 students
- 4170High School for Health Professions & Human ServicesNew York · Public High98% Math proficiency · 1,728 students
- 4270Unity Center for Urban TechnologiesNew York · Public High95% Math proficiency · 259 students
- 4368High School for Climate Justice (The)New York · Public High77% Math proficiency · 370 students
- 4468Urban Assembly School of Business for Young WomenNew York · Public High74.5% Math proficiency · 127 students
- 4567Manhattan Comprehensive Night and Day High SchoolNew York · Public High87% Math proficiency · 620 students
- 4667Murry Bergtraum High School for Business CareersNew York · Public High74.5% Math proficiency · 136 students
- 4767Manhattan Academy for Arts and LanguagesNew York · Public High77% Math proficiency · 296 students
- 4866International High School at Union SquareNew York · Public High77% Math proficiency · 348 students
- 4966Humanities Preparatory AcademyNew York · Public High49.5% Math proficiency · 261 students
- 5064Liberty High School Academy for NewcomersNew York · Public High64.5% Math proficiency · 460 students
- 5161James Baldwin School-A School for Expeditionary LrningNew York · Public High57% Math proficiency · 138 students
- 5258Independence High SchoolNew York · Public High57% Math proficiency · 222 students
- 5358Manhattan International High SchoolNew York · Public High92% Reading proficiency · 348 students
- 5455Quest To LearnNew York · Public High45% Math proficiency · 390 students
- 5549Vanguard High SchoolNew York · Public High10% Math proficiency · 396 students
- 5645Satellite Academy High SchoolNew York · Public High34.5% Math proficiency · 112 students
| # | School | Sector | Success Index (US) | Key result | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Clinton School (The) New York · High · Grades 6–12 | Public | 87.7 Top 5% | 86% Math proficiency | 846 |
| 2 | Institute for Collaborative Education New York · High · Grades 6–12 | Public | 83.8 Top 5% | 74.5% Math proficiency | 466 |
| 3 | Nyc Lab High School for Collaborative Studies New York · High · Grades 9–12 | Public | 82.2 Top 10% | 97.5% Math proficiency | 413 |
| 4 | Millennium High School New York · High · Grades 9–12 | Public | 81.1 Top 10% | 97.5% Math proficiency | 685 |
| 5 | Nyc Ischool New York · High · Grades 9–12 | Public | 79.2 Top 10% | 97.5% Math proficiency | 447 |
| 6 | Urban Academy Laboratory High School New York · High · Grades 9–12 | Public | 78.7 Top 10% | 90% Math proficiency | 128 |
| 7 | Manhattan Village Academy New York · High · Grades 9–12 | Public | 78.5 Top 10% | 97.5% Math proficiency | 388 |
| 8 | Repertory Company High School for Theatre Arts New York · High · Grades 9–12 | Public | 78.0 Top 10% | 95% Math proficiency | 206 |
| 9 | Pace High School New York · High · Grades 9–12 | Public | 77.9 Top 10% | 92% Math proficiency | 499 |
| 10 | Professional Performing Arts High School New York · High · Grades 6–12 | Public | 77.4 Top 10% | 77% Math proficiency | 522 |
| 11 | Essex Street Academy New York · High · Grades 9–12 | Public | 77.1 Top 25% | 75% Math proficiency | 366 |
| 12 | Nyc Museum School New York · High · Grades 9–12 | Public | 76.9 Top 25% | 97.5% Math proficiency | 481 |
| 13 | Talent Unlimited High School New York · High · Grades 9–12 | Public | 76.6 Top 25% | 97.5% Math proficiency | 463 |
| 14 | Eleanor Roosevelt High School New York · High · Grades 9–12 | Public | 76.5 Top 25% | 97.5% Math proficiency | 538 |
| 15 | Harvest Collegiate High School New York · High · Grades 9–12 | Public | 75.3 Top 25% | 75% Math proficiency | 365 |
| 16 | Gramercy Arts High School New York · High · Grades 9–12 | Public | 75.2 Top 25% | 87% Math proficiency | 420 |
| 17 | Stuyvesant High School New York · High · Grades 9–12 | Public | 74.8 Top 25% | 99.5% Math proficiency | 3,261 |
| 18 | Baruch College Campus High School New York · High · Grades 9–12 | Public | 74.2 Top 25% | 97.5% Math proficiency | 479 |
| 19 | Landmark High School New York · High · Grades 9–12 | Public | 73.9 Top 25% | 75% Math proficiency | 289 |
| 20 | Murray Hill Academy New York · High · Grades 9–12 | Public | 73.8 Top 25% | 84.5% Math proficiency | 298 |
| 21 | High School for Dual Language and Asian Studies New York · High · Grades 9–12 | Public | 73.4 Top 25% | 97.5% Math proficiency | 368 |
| 22 | Urban Assembly School of Design and Construction New York · High · Grades 9–12 | Public | 73.4 Top 25% | 92% Math proficiency | 200 |
| 23 | High School for Environmental Studies New York · High · Grades 9–12 | Public | 73.1 Top 25% | 86% Math proficiency | 1,007 |
| 24 | New Design High School New York · High · Grades 9–12 | Public | 73.1 Top 25% | 82% Math proficiency | 421 |
| 25 | Jacqueline Kennedy-Onassis High School New York · High · Grades 9–12 | Public | 72.8 Top 25% | 82% Math proficiency | 316 |
| 26 | Richard R Green High School of Teaching New York · High · Grades 9–12 | Public | 72.3 Top 25% | 82% Math proficiency | 405 |
| 27 | High School of Hospitality Management New York · High · Grades 9–12 | Public | 72.2 Top 25% | 87% Math proficiency | 228 |
| 28 | Hudson High School of Learning Technologies New York · High · Grades 9–12 | Public | 72.1 Top 25% | 82% Math proficiency | 189 |
| 29 | Lower Manhattan Arts Academy New York · High · Grades 9–12 | Public | 72.0 Top 25% | 84.5% Math proficiency | 262 |
| 30 | Manhattan Bridges High School New York · High · Grades 9–12 | Public | 72.0 Top 25% | 97.5% Math proficiency | 393 |
| 31 | Urban Assembly Academy of Government and Law New York · High · Grades 9–12 | Public | 72.0 Top 25% | 84.5% Math proficiency | 256 |
| 32 | Emma Lazarus High School New York · High · Grades 9–12 | Public | 71.9 Top 25% | 95% Math proficiency | 279 |
| 33 | Harvey Milk High School New York · High · Grades 9–12 | Public | 71.7 Top 25% | 90% Math proficiency | 78 |
| 34 | High School for Language and Diplomacy (The) New York · High · Grades 9–12 | Public | 71.7 Top 25% | 87% Math proficiency | 132 |
| 35 | High School of Economics & Finance New York · High · Grades 9–12 | Public | 71.6 Top 25% | 92% Math proficiency | 644 |
| 36 | Manhattan Business Academy New York · High · Grades 9–12 | Public | 71.6 Top 25% | 87% Math proficiency | 441 |
| 37 | Facing History School (The) New York · High · Grades 6–12 | Public | 70.7 Top 25% | 75% Math proficiency | 394 |
| 38 | High School 560 City-As-School New York · High · Grades 11–12 | Public | 70.5 Top 25% | 72% Math proficiency | 478 |
| 39 | School of the Future High School New York · High · Grades 6–12 | Public | 70.5 Top 25% | 58% Math proficiency | 709 |
| 40 | Leadership & Public Service High School New York · High · Grades 9–12 | Public | 70.2 Top 25% | 87% Math proficiency | 264 |
| 41 | High School for Health Professions & Human Services New York · High · Grades 9–12 | Public | 69.8 Top 25% | 98% Math proficiency | 1,728 |
| 42 | Unity Center for Urban Technologies New York · High · Grades 9–12 | Public | 69.8 Top 25% | 95% Math proficiency | 259 |
| 43 | High School for Climate Justice (The) New York · High · Grades 9–12 | Public | 67.7 Top 25% | 77% Math proficiency | 370 |
| 44 | Urban Assembly School of Business for Young Women New York · High · Grades 9–12 | Public | 67.7 Top 25% | 74.5% Math proficiency | 127 |
| 45 | Manhattan Comprehensive Night and Day High School New York · High · Grades 10–12 | Public | 67.0 Top 25% | 87% Math proficiency | 620 |
| 46 | Murry Bergtraum High School for Business Careers New York · High · Grades 9–12 | Public | 66.7 Top 25% | 74.5% Math proficiency | 136 |
| 47 | Manhattan Academy for Arts and Languages New York · High · Grades 9–12 | Public | 66.5 Top 25% | 77% Math proficiency | 296 |
| 48 | International High School at Union Square New York · High · Grades 9–12 | Public | 66.4 Top 25% | 77% Math proficiency | 348 |
| 49 | Humanities Preparatory Academy New York · High · Grades 9–12 | Public | 65.7 Top 50% | 49.5% Math proficiency | 261 |
| 50 | Liberty High School Academy for Newcomers New York · High · Grades 9–12 | Public | 64.1 Top 50% | 64.5% Math proficiency | 460 |
| 51 | James Baldwin School-A School for Expeditionary Lrning New York · High · Grades 9–12 | Public | 60.5 Top 50% | 57% Math proficiency | 138 |
| 52 | Independence High School New York · High · Grades 9–12 | Public | 58.0 Top 50% | 57% Math proficiency | 222 |
| 53 | Manhattan International High School New York · High · Grades 9–12 | Public | 58.0 Top 50% | 92% Reading proficiency | 348 |
| 54 | Quest To Learn New York · High · Grades 6–12 | Public | 55.2 Top 50% | 45% Math proficiency | 390 |
| 55 | Vanguard High School New York · High · Grades 9–12 | Public | 48.7 Lower 50% | 10% Math proficiency | 396 |
| 56 | Satellite Academy High School New York · High · Grades 9–12 | Public | 45.3 Lower 50% | 34.5% Math proficiency | 112 |
Clinton School (The) in New York leads the 2025 list of high schools in New York City Geographic District # 2 with a Success Index (US) of 87.7. Of the 56 schools shown, 56 are public.
For the full picture see the wider New York high schools rankings, every school on the New York City Geographic District # 2 page, or the comparison tool to put a shortlist side by side.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the best high school in New York City Geographic District # 2?
Clinton School (The) in New York, New York ranks first among high schools in New York City Geographic District # 2 with a Success Index (US) of 87.7 out of 100 (Enrollment: 846).
How are high schools in New York City Geographic District # 2 ranked?
Each school's Success Index (US) combines 4 factors: math proficiency (30%), reading proficiency (30%), community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%), students per teacher (15%). Each factor is a percentile against schools of the same type across United States. Schools with fewer than 60 students are excluded from rankings.
Are these 2025 rankings official?
No. They are computed by Success Tutoring from official American data (Urban Institute Education Data Portal (NCES CCD, EDFacts); NCES Common Core of Data). States set their own assessments and proficiency cut scores, so proficiency rates are most comparable within a state. Use the state rankings for like-for-like comparisons.