At a Glance
A large, diverse screened high school where Hispanic and Asian students lead, set in one of Manhattan's most transit-rich and education-focused neighborhoods
Families seeking a screened high school with strong trust metrics, zero suspension discipline approach, and competitive admissions in a highly transit-accessible Manhattan location. Students interested in health professions and human services pathways will find focused programming. Families should be prepared for a large school environment and should specifically request academic proficiency data when considering enrollment.
- Zero suspensions reported — a notable discipline record in a large high school
- Extremely competitive admissions (10-11% offer rate) indicating high demand
- 100/100 program richness score with extensive extracurricular offerings including 27 clubs
- Strong parent trust scores (94%) matching or exceeding district averages
- Health professions and human services specialized programming
- Academic proficiency data not included in this dataset — parents should request state test results
- Lower teacher-principal trust (83%) compared to parent trust may indicate leadership communication gaps
- Very low PTA fundraising ($1 per student vs. $517 district average) suggests limited parent financial resources
- Family survey response rate of 16% is relatively low, potentially limiting how representative parent sentiment data is
- The 10% of households with children in the neighborhood means local peer networks may be smaller
Based on 2024-2025 data
School SummaryDistrict 2
Among District 2 peer schools, this screened high school doesn't appear in the top-tier list that includes high-performing labs and charter schools. However, its competitive admissions (10% offer rate) and strong trust metrics suggest it's viewed favorably by applying families. The school's demographics and economic need index (77%) contrast with the district's overall higher-performing, more affluent profile.
Test score data was not provided in this dataset, so a direct academic performance comparison to the district average (ELA 73%, Math 73%) is not possible. The school offers AP courses across subjects and maintains a rich program catalog spanning STEM, arts, world languages, and college prep, scoring a full 100/100 on program richness.
The survey results paint a picture of a trusting, stable school community. Parents report 93% satisfaction and 94% trust in both teachers and the principal — essentially matching district averages. Teachers rate instruction quality at 90% and collegial trust at 89%, though teacher-principal trust sits slightly lower at 83%. Most notably, the school recorded zero suspensions in the data period, compared to a district average of 0.3% — a meaningful indicator of how discipline is handled here.
With 1,706 students, this is a large high school with a diversity index of 69% and a majority-Hispanic student body (52%). Asian students represent 22%, Black students 15%, and White students 9%. The economic need index of 77.1% indicates a significant population facing economic challenges — notably higher than the affluent surrounding neighborhood where median household income exceeds $150,000 and poverty sits at just 11%. IEP students comprise 15% of the population.
Gramercy is a quintessential Manhattan neighborhood known for its tree-lined streets, historic brownstones, and exceptional transit access (scoring 97.7 percentile). The area has a strong education orientation (96.93) and high family density (95.02), though it's notably light on households with children (only 10%). The neighborhood scores poorly on safety (17.24) and health environment (8.43), with elevated asthma rates and crime density worth noting. Median home values exceed $920,000, reflecting its desirability among professionals.
The school's Gramercy location is highly walkable and accessible via multiple subway lines given the exceptional transit score. Families from outside the neighborhood commonly commute, as evidenced by the school drawing students citywide despite its small local child population.
Survey Results
NYC School Survey (2025) · 269 families responded (16% rate)
Programs & Activities
Admissions Demand
A 3-year program offered starting in 10th grade in partnership with Syracuse University, focusing on scientific research under the mentorship of professionals at partner facilities, internships, and preparation for Intel Expo. Students can earn up to 12 college credits.
Emphasis on the basic sciences. Hands-on laboratory work using state-of-the-art equipment and computer research in laboratory analyses in the diagnosis and treatment of disease and maintenance of health.
Racial & Ethnic Diversity
NYC DOE InfoHub · 2022-23
PTA Fundraising
Source: DOE Local Law 171 disclosure
Economic Need & Special Populations
Discipline
NYSED Student & Educator Database
Frequently Asked Questions
- Is High School for Health Professions and Human Services a good school?
- Published quality ratings aren't available for High School for Health Professions and Human Services yet on Motley. It's a public school serving grades 9 to 12 in Gramercy.
- What grades does High School for Health Professions and Human Services serve?
- High School for Health Professions and Human Services serves grades 9 to 12.
- How do students get into High School for Health Professions and Human Services?
- High School for Health Professions and Human Services is a screened school — it admits by application, weighing grades, attendance, and sometimes a test or interview.
- Is High School for Health Professions and Human Services public, charter, or private?
- High School for Health Professions and Human Services is a public school in NYC Community School District 2.
- What neighborhood is High School for Health Professions and Human Services in?
- High School for Health Professions and Human Services is in Gramercy, Manhattan.
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