University Neighborhood High School, operated in partnership with New York University, is located in an elegant, Beaux-Arts building on the Lower East Side. Starting in the early 1900s and spanning several decades, the historic school building welcomed students from the neighborhood’s burgeoning immigrant community, who were taught by the likes of Pulitzer Prize-winning author and educator, Frank McCourt, who taught in the building and immortalized it in his 2005 memoir, “Teacher Man.”
University Neighborhood High School opened in 1999, and today it is a top-ranked high school that graduates nearly all of its students, many of them with a full term of college credits already under their belt thanks to the school’s robust early-college program. Course offerings include Common Core subjects, Advanced Placement classes and other college-preparatory courses through the College Now program, plus classes in business and computer science through the school’s Career and Technical Education program.
For those interested in the arts, there are co-curricular courses and clubs in dance, art, theater and music, and the school partners with the nearby Abrons Arts Center and Playhouse for internships and performances. The school also offers varsity sports through the city’s Public Schools Athletic League, such as basketball, handball, softball, bowling and volleyball, along with club sports for soccer and track.
University Neighborhood High School
Public High School
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Grade 9-12
200 Monroe St,
New York, NY
New York City Geographic District No. 1
School Details
Head of School
Principal - Ms. Elizabeth Collins
Student Teacher Ratio
13:1
Average SAT Score
1110
Average ACT Score
22
Math Proficiency
82%
Reading Proficiency
77%
Average GPA
3.58
Graduation Rate
95%
Niche Grade
B+
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B
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Niche Grade Details
Academics
Average GPA
3.58
Reading Proficiency
77%
Math Proficiency
82%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
13:1
Teachers
38
Full Time Teachers
38
Teachers in First or Second Year
26.9%
College Prep
Average SAT
1110
Math
570
Verbal
540
Average ACT
22
Math
21
English
21
Reading
25
Science
22
Number of AP Courses
3
AP Pass Rate
58.1%
Other AP Enrollment
High
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Low
Boys Athletic Participation
Very Low
GreatSchools Rating
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GreatSchools Rating Details
Teachers and Staff
Students Per Counselor
175:1
Student Diversity
Male
51.3%
Female
48.7%
Hispanic
46.2%
Asian or Pacific Islander
29.6%
Black
16%
White
6.2%
Two or more races
1.4%
Native American
<1%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<1%
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Specialty School Programs
AP Programs Offered
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
Athletics Program
Colleges Students are Considering
Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
New York University
141 Students
CUNY Hunter College
109 Students
Stony Brook University
102 Students
CUNY Baruch College
80 Students
CUNY Brooklyn College
74 Students
Binghamton University, SUNY
68 Students
Columbia University
57 Students
Pace University
55 Students
Fordham University
54 Students
Syracuse University
53 Students
What Students Want to Study
Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Business
69 Students
Computer Science
47 Students
Psychology
46 Students
Biology
36 Students
Nursing
28 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies
25 Students
Accounting
25 Students
Finance
18 Students
Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Administration
15 Students
Marketing
13 Students
This School’s Reviews
Niche Reviews
6/28/2023
I has a great time at this school. I felt very supported and encouraged during my time there. I think that the community of this school is very loving and tight knit.
1/20/2023
Great school that gives support to all students when needed. There are a lot of interesting courses that prepare you for college.
11/18/2021
Great school. Great teachers. Take a lot of pride in the school and also do a lot of fun school events and fun community service events as well!
GreatSchools Reviews
6/23/2014
This is a great school, it provides extra help for after school and also helping us ready for regents and SAT.
5/26/2010
THIS IS MY SONS THIRD YEAR AT THIS SCHOOL. I LOVE THE ATTENTION GIVEN TO MY SON BY HIS TEACHERS. ALSO I MUST SAY THAT THE SAFTY IS SO FAR IN THREE YEARS THE BEST I'VE SEEN. I HAVE NO PROBLEM RECOMMENDING THIS SCHOOL TO ANYONE..
11/13/2007
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Homes For Sale
83
Average Home Value
$1,231,074
Median Lot Size
37,679 Sq Ft
% Renters
74%
Household Income
$83,499
% of College Grads
45.3%
Median Age
42
Average House Size
962 Sq Ft
% Commercial Property
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