Manhattan School For Career Development serves 194 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 61% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Special education school
- Grades: 6-12
- Enrollment: 194 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 194 students has declined by 13% over five school years.
The teacher population of 35 teachers has grown by 12% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
194 students
Total Classroom Teachers
35 teachers
Year Founded
1999
School Calendar
School Rankings
The diversity score of Manhattan School For Career Development is 0.57, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.73. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student-Teacher Ratio
6:1
11:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
2%
10%
Hispanic
57%
31%
Black
32%
15%
White
7%
39%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
94%
55%
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
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Manhattan School For Career Development?
194 students attend Manhattan School For Career Development.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
57% of Manhattan School For Career Development students are Hispanic, 32% of students are Black, 7% of students are White, 2% 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 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Manhattan School For Career Development part of?
Manhattan School For Career Development is part of Nyc Special Schools - District 75.
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