Manhattan/Hunter Science High School vs Urban Assembly School for Media Studies
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in New York, United States, 0 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Manhattan/Hunter Science High School
New York · Public high · Grades 9–12
447 students
Urban Assembly School for Media Studies
New York · Public high · Grades 9–12
331 students
| Measure | Manhattan/Hunter Science High School New York, New York | Urban Assembly School for Media Studies New York, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 75 Top 25% | 75 Top 25% |
| State rank | #495 of 1,079 | #479 of 1,079 |
| National rank | #2233 of 16,910 | #2169 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 447 | 331 |
| Enrollment | 447 | 331 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 73.8% | 86.1% |
| Students per teacher | 14.0 | 9.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 97.5% | 92% |
| Math proficiency | 97.5% | 87% |
| city | New York | New York |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (74.5 vs 74.9).
- •Manhattan/Hunter Science High School does better on math proficiency (97.5% vs 87%).
- •Manhattan/Hunter Science High School does better on reading proficiency (97.5% vs 92%).
- •Manhattan/Hunter Science High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (73.8% vs 86.1%).
- •Urban Assembly School for Media Studies does better on students per teacher (9.2 vs 14.0).
- •Manhattan/Hunter Science High School is the larger school with 447 students compared with 331.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Manhattan/Hunter Science High School better than Urban Assembly School for Media Studies?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Manhattan/Hunter Science High School and Urban Assembly School for Media Studies?
About 0 m in a straight line, between New York and New York in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Manhattan/Hunter Science High School: 447. Urban Assembly School for Media Studies: 331. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Manhattan/Hunter Science High School and Urban Assembly School for Media Studies rank in New York?
Manhattan/Hunter Science High School is 495th of 1,079 and Urban Assembly School for Media Studies is 479th of 1,079 among high schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).