At a Glance
A small screened high school serving multilingual learners with exceptional family trust and zero suspensions
Families seeking a small, screened high school with a strong multilingual learner program and exceptional family-school trust. Best for students with solid academic foundations who can navigate a competitive admissions process, and for parents who prioritize community cohesion and a zero-tolerance discipline approach over raw test score data. Ideal for families already in or near the Upper East Side who value the neighborhood's transit access and education-oriented culture.
- Zero suspensions — an exceptional record in a district averaging 0.3%
- Near-universal parent trust (99% principal trust, 98% teacher trust)
- 20% admissions offer rate signals competitive, selective process
- ELL Support program for multilingual learners — relatively rare at screened high schools
- 90/100 program richness score with strong arts, STEM, and extracurricular offerings
- Small enrollment of 314 creates intimate community feel
- Only 2% IEP students — families seeking robust special education services may need to look elsewhere
- No academic proficiency scores provided, making it hard to benchmark against peer schools
- Screened admissions may disadvantage students without strong academic records or test preparation
- Teacher survey sample is small (25 responses), so teacher-side data carries less weight
- Slightly below-average district safety perception (95% vs. higher-performing peers at 99%)
- Only 18.5% of neighborhood households have children — fewer built-in playdates and family connections than other areas
Based on 2025 data
School SummaryDistrict 2
District 2 is one of Manhattan's strongest performing districts, home to highly selective schools like P.S. 77 Lower Lab (99/100) and P.S. 290 Manhattan New School (95/100). Manhattan International High School doesn't appear in the tested proficiency data provided, which makes direct comparison difficult, but its 97% parent satisfaction outpaces the district average of 92%. The school's small size and screened admissions place it among Manhattan's more competitive options, though it doesn't carry the same elite reputation as the district's highest-performing elementary schools.
Academic data for this specific school is not included in the provided dataset, though the district averages for District 2 show ELA proficiency at 73% and Math at 73% — both above citywide averages. The school reports an average class size of 25.8 students, matching the district average exactly.
The survey data tells a remarkable story: parent satisfaction hits 97% (well above the district average of 92%), and trust between families and staff is extraordinarily high — 98% parent-teacher trust and 99% parent-principal trust. Teachers report 100% instruction quality and 95% trust in leadership, with 93% collegial trust among staff. There were zero suspensions recorded — a stark contrast to the district average of 0.3%. With an 85% family survey response rate, these numbers reflect genuine community buy-in rather than a small sample.
The student body reflects a genuinely diverse community: 47% Hispanic, 23% Black, 15% Asian, and 15% White, with a diversity index of 73% — notably higher than many Manhattan schools. Only 2% of students have IEPs, suggesting this screened admissions process may select for students who can access general education without significant specialized support. The neighborhood itself skews affluent and educated, with an 80% BA+ rate and only 8% poverty, though the school's demographics are notably more working-class than the surrounding area.
The Upper East Side-Lenox Hill-Roosevelt Island area is a family-oriented neighborhood with top-tier transit scores (85) and education orientation (90), though safety scores are moderate (36). Families benefit from easy subway access, though the area has fewer playgrounds and family resources than other Manhattan neighborhoods — only 18.5% of households have children, making this a more adult-centric part of the city. Median home values exceed $1.2 million, and most residents rent rather than own.
The school is highly walkable from surrounding blocks and well-served by the Q and 6 subway lines on Lexington Avenue, making it accessible for families who live in the neighborhood or commute from nearby areas.
Survey Results
NYC School Survey (2025) · 285 families responded (85% rate)
Programs & Activities
Admissions Demand
New learners of English develop linguistic, cognitive and cultural skills. The school's classes facilitate the development of English language proficiency and the acquisition of academic skills needed for advanced study in college or the world of work.
Racial & Ethnic Diversity
NYC DOE InfoHub · 2022-23
Economic Need & Special Populations
Discipline
NYSED Student & Educator Database
Frequently Asked Questions
- Is Manhattan International High School a good school?
- Published quality ratings aren't available for Manhattan International High School yet on Motley. It's a public school serving grades 9 to 12 in Upper East Side-Lenox Hill-Roosevelt Island.
- What grades does Manhattan International High School serve?
- Manhattan International High School serves grades 9 to 12.
- How do students get into Manhattan International High School?
- Manhattan International High School is a screened school — it admits by application, weighing grades, attendance, and sometimes a test or interview.
- Is Manhattan International High School public, charter, or private?
- Manhattan International High School is a public school in NYC Community School District 2.
- What neighborhood is Manhattan International High School in?
- Manhattan International High School is in Upper East Side-Lenox Hill-Roosevelt Island, Manhattan.
Get the complete picture
Motley pulls together data from across New York City so you don’t have to. One free account, every school.
No credit card required
Get all this when you sign in
Survey data, program listings, admissions stats, and the full editorial profile — free, no credit card.
Full School Profile
Skip the tour guessing game. Get the standout features, honest trade-offs, and whether your kid will actually thrive here — before you visit.
Survey Results
See what 2,600+ schools’ own families and teachers really think — trust, safety, instruction quality — so you walk in with the truth, not the brochure.
Programs & Activities
Stop Googling program lists. AP courses, STEM labs, dual-language tracks, sports teams, arts — all categorized so you can compare schools in minutes.
Admissions Demand
Know your odds before you apply. Apps-per-seat ratios, offer rates, and fill data — so you don’t waste your top choice on a long shot.
Economic Need & Special Populations
Find out if the support your child needs is actually there — IEP enrollment, economic need index, and the demographics no other site surfaces.
Discipline
One bad year doesn’t tell you much. Three years of state-verified suspension data shows whether things are getting better or worse.