Best High Schools in Hell's Kitchen
The top high schools in Hell's Kitchen, 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. Professional Performing Arts High School leads with 90/100, followed by High School for Environmental Studies and Manhattan Bridges High School. 15 high schools in Hell's Kitchen in total.
The ranking
1
Professional Performing Arts High School328 WEST 48 STREET
- 6–8 Middle School
- 9–12 High School
2
High School for Environmental Studies444 WEST 56 STREET
- 9–12 High School
3
Manhattan Bridges High School525 West 50 Street
- 9–12 High School
4
Urban Assembly Gateway School for Technology439 West 49 Street
- 9–12 High School
5
Food and Finance High School525 West 50 Street
- 9–12 High School
6
Urban Assembly School of Design and Construction, The525 West 50 Street
- 9–12 High School
7
Business Of Sports School439 West 49 Street
- 9–12 High School
8
High School of Hospitality Management525 West 50 Street
- 9–12 High School
9
Stephen T. Mather Building Arts & Craftsmanship High School439 West 49 Street
- 9–12 High School
10
Not ratedFacing History School, The525 West 50 Street
- 6–8 Middle School
- 9–12 High School
11
Not ratedRestart Academy444 WEST 56 STREET
- 6–8 Middle School
- 9–12 High School
12
Not ratedIndependence High School850 10 AVENUE
- 9–12 High School
13
Not ratedBeacon High School522 West 44 Street
- 9–12 High School
14
Not ratedP.S. 035317 West 52 Street
- K–5 Elementary
- 6–8 Middle School
- 9–12 High School
15
Not ratedP.S. 035317 WEST 52ND STREET
- Pre-K / 3-K
- K–5 Elementary
- 6–8 Middle School
- 9–12 High School
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is the best high school in Hell's Kitchen?
- Professional Performing Arts High School ranks highest by our overall rating (90/100), ahead of High School for Environmental Studies. The best fit depends on your child — Smart Match (Motley Pro) ranks schools against your family's priorities.
- How many high schools are in Hell's Kitchen?
- There are 15 high schools in Hell's Kitchen.
- 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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