Manhattan Bridges High School is a public high school in Hell’s Kitchen. Since 2003, the school has served as a transitional bilingual school designed for Spanish-speaking students.
In addition to the dual language curriculum, Manhattan Bridges High School offers Academies of Engineering and Information Technology, where students follow a STEM program and graduate with industry certifications alongside their high school diploma. Certifications are available in the fields of engineering and information technology, in addition to an advanced curriculum geared toward the humanities, foreign languages, communication and college readiness.
At Manhattan Bridges High School, students have a high pass rate for Advanced Placement exams and a equally high performance rate on the New York Regent Examinations. The school focuses on college preparation and allows students to earn college coursework credits and apply to internships through the school and faculty's professional partnerships.
Admissions are open to students who wish to pursue a STEM-focused education through the Academies of Engineering and Science Technology, and all students who apply must also apply to one of the language learning tracks. Extracurriculars at Manhattan Bridges High School include the basketball and volleyball teams, chess club, music club, student council, a school newspaper, robotics and more.
Manhattan Bridges High School
Public High School
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Grade 9-12
525 W 50th St,
New York, NY
New York City Geographic District No. 2
School Details
Head of School
Principal - Ms. Mirza Sanchez-medina
Student Teacher Ratio
13:1
Average SAT Score
1040
Math Proficiency
77%
Reading Proficiency
44.5%
Average GPA
3.33
Graduation Rate
92%
Niche Grade
B
A
B
A-
A-
B+
B-
B-
Source: Niche
Niche Grade Details
Academics
Average GPA
3.33
Reading Proficiency
44.5%
Math Proficiency
77%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
13:1
Teachers
35
Full Time Teachers
35
Teachers in First or Second Year
9.7%
College Prep
Average SAT
1040
Math
540
Verbal
510
Number of AP Courses
4
AP Pass Rate
72%
AP Science Enrollment
Average
Other AP Enrollment
Very High
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Very Low
Boys Athletic Participation
Very Low
GreatSchools Rating
Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating Details
Teachers and Staff
Students Per Counselor
136:1
Student Diversity
Male
54.5%
Female
45.5%
Hispanic
99.3%
Black
<1%
Two or more races
<1%
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
79 Students
CUNY City College of New York
67 Students
CUNY Hunter College
61 Students
Fordham University
56 Students
Lehman College - City University of New York (CUNY)
48 Students
Columbia University
41 Students
CUNY Baruch College
40 Students
Cornell University
38 Students
Stony Brook University
32 Students
CUNY John Jay College of Criminal Justice
32 Students
What Students Want to Study
Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Business
29 Students
Psychology
28 Students
Biology
23 Students
Computer Science
23 Students
Nursing
20 Students
Architecture
18 Students
Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Administration
16 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies
15 Students
Civil Engineering
14 Students
Criminology
11 Students
This School’s Reviews
Niche Reviews
11/10/2024
My experience on Manhattan Bridges High School is wonderful, I was able to learn and understand of my mistakes, I improves as a person and I was able to learn more English.Sincerely, I change of school on my sophomore year, and when I recently came to this school I was afraid of no fitting in or no be able to adapt but everyone was kind to me and they help me adapting and be comfortable. I was able to learn new things and improved a lot on my academics, they offered me a lot, I was able to had AP classes, this high school help me I my personal and academics develop.
11/2/2024
Not excellent but average. Students might experience bullying and not so much extracurriculars to follow.
4/16/2019
Manhattan Bridges High School is a really good school that prepares you for the 4 years that you will be in high school and also the 4 years that you will spend in college. The teachers are really friendly and they will teach their material really well.
GreatSchools Reviews
8/18/2013
Manhattan Bridges High School is a bilingual High School where students come to learn and improve their English, the students take classes in English and Spanish it depends on the English level of the students. MBHS have the best teacher and staff and I Personally believe that Manhattan Bridges has...
1/30/2011
Manhattan Bridges is fantastic! I really love it. i graduated in 2010 and i will never forget how well the teacher dedicate their own time to help students. it offers really good academic programs for new students in the NYC area. Thank you so much for open the doors for me.
6/19/2010
I was a teacher for two years in this school and helped develop the Advanced Placement program. This is an outstanding holding environment for students and truly a wonderful place to learn. Even today, as I keep touch with my former students, they are prospering in college and have matured into outs...
11/13/2007
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Average Home Value
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Manhattan Bridges High School is a public school for students in grades 9-12 in New York, NY and is served by the New York City Geographic District No. 2 in New York. The school has a total enrollment of 486 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 13:1. Academic records show that 77% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 44.5% are proficient in reading. Manhattan Bridges High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of B+ and a GreatSchools Rating of 7 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.33, the graduation rate is 92%, and the average SAT score is 1040. The average home value in this area is $1,148,539. Discover additional schools in the area, like High School for Environmental Studies, The Beacon School, Jacqueline Kennedy-Onassis High School, and more. Learn more about what New York has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Manhattan Bridges High School.