Best High Schools in District 1
The top high schools in District 1, ranked by our overall rating — the average of the school's four-year graduation rate, the share of its students scoring college-ready (70+) on the English Regents, and its Regents completion rate, shown out of 100. New Explorations into Science, Technology and Math High School leads with 95/100, followed by Bard High School Early College and University Neighborhood High School. 12 high schools in District 1 in total.
The ranking
1
New Explorations into Science, Technology and Math High School111 COLUMBIA STREET
- K–5 Elementary
- 6–8 Middle School
- 9–12 High School
2
Bard High School Early College525 EAST HOUSTON STREET
- 9–12 High School
3
University Neighborhood High School200 Monroe Street
- 9–12 High School
4
Orchard Collegiate Academy220 HENRY STREET
- 9–12 High School
5
Not ratedForsyth Satellite Academy198 Forsyth Street
- 9–12 High School
6
Not ratedBoys Club (ALC)287 EAST 10TH STREET
- 6–8 Middle School
- 9–12 High School
7
Not ratedManhattan School for Career Development113 East 4 Street
- 6–8 Middle School
- 9–12 High School
8
Not ratedSchool for Global Leaders145 Stanton Street
- 6–8 Middle School
- 9–12 High School
9
Not ratedLower East Side Preparatory High School145 Stanton Street
- 9–12 High School
10
Not ratedThompkins Park (ALC)287 EAST 10TH STREET
- 6–8 Middle School
- 9–12 High School
11
Not ratedCascades High School198 Forsyth Street
- 9–12 High School
12
Not ratedEast Side Community School420 East 12 Street
- 6–8 Middle School
- 9–12 High School
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is the best high school in District 1?
- New Explorations into Science, Technology and Math High School ranks highest by our overall rating (95/100), ahead of Bard High School Early College. The best fit depends on your child — Smart Match (Motley Pro) ranks schools against your family's priorities.
- How many high schools are in District 1?
- There are 12 high schools in District 1.
- How are these schools ranked?
- By our overall rating — the average of the school's four-year graduation rate, the share of its students scoring college-ready (70+) on the English Regents, and its Regents completion rate, shown out of 100. The Approaching / Meeting / Exceeding bands are our thresholds, not New York State levels. Smart Match (Motley Pro) weighs academics, diversity, programs, distance from home, and special-education needs against your family's priorities.
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