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2023 Most Diverse Public High Schools in the New York City Area

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  1. #1 Most Diverse Public High Schools in New York City Area.

    High School Math Science & Engineering at The City College of New York (CCNY)

    New York City Geographic District No. 5, NY,

    9-12,

    198 Niche users give it an average review of 4.1 stars.

    Featured Review: Junior says I love the overall attention every individual student receives at HSMSE. Being a small school of 150 students a grade, HSMSE is able to provide every student the help they may need. Students are....

    Read 198 reviews.

    Overall Niche Grade: A+,

    Students: 496,

    Student-Teacher Ratio: 15 to 1,

  2. #4 Most Diverse Public High Schools in New York City Area.

    Manhattan Hunter Science High School

    New York City Geographic District No. 3, NY,

    9-12,

    188 Niche users give it an average review of 3.7 stars.

    Featured Review: Niche User says One of the things that stood out to me most about MHSHS was the high level of academic rigor. The school has a reputation for being challenging, and it certainly lived up to that reputation. However,...Beyond academics, the community at MHSHS was one of the best things about the school. Everyone from the teachers to the students was passionate about learning and dedicated to making the school a....

    Read 188 reviews.

    Overall Niche Grade: A+,

    Students: 452,

    Student-Teacher Ratio: 16 to 1,

  3. #7 Most Diverse Public High Schools in New York City Area.

    Columbia Secondary School

    New York City Geographic District No. 5, NY,

    6-12,

    117 Niche users give it an average review of 3.8 stars.

    Featured Review: Parent says When my daughter entered Columbia secondary school , she was suprised to see this school campus is so small compared to her previous school in Beijing China. Maybe it is in Newyork city,narrow,....

    Read 117 reviews.

    Overall Niche Grade: A+,

    Students: 701,

    Student-Teacher Ratio: 14 to 1,

  4. #8 Most Diverse Public High Schools in New York City Area.

    Dr. Ronald E. McNair Academic High School

    Jersey City School District, NJ,

    9-12,

    290 Niche users give it an average review of 4.1 stars.

    Featured Review: Freshman says I went to Mcnair for 9th grade, when I was in lockdown. Thus, my entire freshman year was virtual, so please remember that. First of all, I want to say that the teachers are awesome. They sincerely....

    Read 290 reviews.

    Overall Niche Grade: A+,

    Students: 713,

    Student-Teacher Ratio: 14 to 1,

  5. #9 Most Diverse Public High Schools in New York City Area.

    Valley Stream South High School

    Valley Stream Central High School District, NY,

    7-12,

    193 Niche users give it an average review of 3.7 stars.

    Featured Review: Junior says Overall, Valley Stream South High School is a 4/5 on the star scale. I'm a singles player on the Varsity Badminton team and I get the opportunity to visit other schools. After 2 years of playing....

    Read 193 reviews.

    Overall Niche Grade: A,

    Students: 1,261,

    Student-Teacher Ratio: 13 to 1,

  6. #11 Most Diverse Public High Schools in New York City Area.

    Frank Sinatra School of the Arts High School

    New York City Geographic District No. 30, NY,

    8-12,

    346 Niche users give it an average review of 3.8 stars.

    Featured Review: Senior says I'm a rising senior, and my experience at Frank Sinatra has been pretty good! I spent many of my weekends and days around the school, making it feel like my second home. What I like about Frank....

    Read 346 reviews.

    Overall Niche Grade: A,

    Students: 878,

    Student-Teacher Ratio: 15 to 1,

  7. #12 Most Diverse Public High Schools in New York City Area.

    North Brunswick Township High School

    Blue checkmark.

    North Brunswick Township School District, NJ,

    9-12,

    337 Niche users give it an average review of 3.5 stars.

    Featured Review: Senior says Students will most definitely have a hit or miss experience with this school. If you are a good student and get lucky with a good guidance counselor, you’ll excel and be more than ready for college....The administration and security is lackluster to say the least. There is not a single security guard that can outrun the average student. Facilities at the school are very good in comparison to other...To have a positive experience at this school, it’s important to get in with the right friend groups and teachers..

    Read 337 reviews.

    Overall Niche Grade: A minus,

    Students: 1,852,

    Student-Teacher Ratio: 13 to 1,

  8. #13 Most Diverse Public High Schools in New York City Area.

    John Dewey High School

    New York City Geographic District No. 21, NY,

    9-12,

    472 Niche users give it an average review of 3.8 stars.

    Featured Review: Senior says Dewey is a great high school! The teachers really care about students’ success and happiness, and are always there to help. We’re kept very updated at this school, and I’ve never felt lost. This has....

    Read 472 reviews.

    Overall Niche Grade: B,

    Students: 2,261,

    Student-Teacher Ratio: 16 to 1,

  9. #14 Most Diverse Public High Schools in New York City Area.

    Susan E. Wagner High School

    New York City Geographic District No. 31, NY,

    9-12,

    634 Niche users give it an average review of 4.1 stars.

    Featured Review: Senior says Susan E. Wagner is a very diverse school, the most diverse school on Staten Island! The academic programs are amazing, as well as the teachers. The performing arts department is also one of the best....

    Read 634 reviews.

    Overall Niche Grade: A minus,

    Students: 3,304,

    Student-Teacher Ratio: 17 to 1,

  10. #16 Most Diverse Public High Schools in New York City Area.

    Franklin High School

    Franklin Township Public School District, NJ,

    9-12,

    680 Niche users give it an average review of 3.6 stars.

    Featured Review: Junior says It is a great school. I transferred here three months in my junior year and I was anxious. I felt like this because I wasn't sure how would it be like. But Franklin made me feel welcomed. I adapted....

    Read 680 reviews.

    Overall Niche Grade: A minus,

    Students: 2,168,

    Student-Teacher Ratio: 12 to 1,

  11. #17 Most Diverse Public High Schools in New York City Area.

    Bard High School Early College Queens

    New York City Geographic District No. 24, NY,

    9-12,

    388 Niche users give it an average review of 4.2 stars.

    Featured Review: Junior says Bard was created to combat New York's deeply-segregated school system, so it provides great opportunities for low-income students. Students graduate in four years not only with a high school diploma...The literature and humanities programs are very eye-opening and life-changing. In the college program, they offer very interesting college courses such as anthropology, cinemas of South Asia,....

    Read 388 reviews.

    Overall Niche Grade: A+,

    Students: 653,

    Student-Teacher Ratio: 13 to 1,

  12. #18 Most Diverse Public High Schools in New York City Area.

    Valley Stream Central High School

    Valley Stream Central High School District, NY,

    10-12,

    296 Niche users give it an average review of 3.7 stars.

    Featured Review: Junior says As a current junior at Valley Stream Central High School, there's been a lot of ups and downs. With such a diverse community, you will always feel at home. Thus, you will likely find others who....

    Read 296 reviews.

    Overall Niche Grade: A+,

    Students: 992,

    Student-Teacher Ratio: 13 to 1,

  13. #19 Most Diverse Public High Schools in New York City Area.

    Infinity Institute

    Jersey City School District, NJ,

    6-12,

    37 Niche users give it an average review of 3.5 stars.

    Featured Review: Junior says Infinity Institute offers students a multitude of opportunities to improve academic and social performance. Students and prepped to advance onto higher learning using phenomenal resources complete....

    Read 37 reviews.

    Overall Niche Grade: A,

    Students: 479,

    Student-Teacher Ratio: 21 to 1,

  14. #21 Most Diverse Public High Schools in New York City Area.

    Piscataway Township High School

    Blue checkmark.

    Piscataway Township School District, NJ,

    9-12,

    547 Niche users give it an average review of 3.7 stars.

    Featured Review: Alum says I love all the opportunities this high school provided for me and continues to provide for other students! The technology up to date and on par for the current world, and all students are given free....

    Read 547 reviews.

    Overall Niche Grade: A,

    Students: 2,152,

    Student-Teacher Ratio: 13 to 1,

  15. #23 Most Diverse Public High Schools in New York City Area.

    Metropolitan Expeditionary Learning School

    Blue checkmark.

    New York City Geographic District No. 28, NY,

    6-12,

    83 Niche users give it an average review of 4.2 stars.

    Featured Review: Alum says I've spent my entire middle school and high school life here, so it is already an exceptional place for me. Honestly, I was never the best at academics, I often found myself slacking and leaving too....

    Read 83 reviews.

    Overall Niche Grade: B,

    Students: 839,

    Student-Teacher Ratio: 12 to 1,

  16. #24 Most Diverse Public High Schools in New York City Area.

    The Queens School of Inquiry

    New York City Geographic District No. 25, NY,

    6-12,

    149 Niche users give it an average review of 3.7 stars.

    Featured Review: Senior says I had an enjoyable experience at The Queens School of Inquiry and especially found the environment to be very comforting due to the smaller community. The connection that The Queens School of....

    Read 149 reviews.

    Overall Niche Grade: B,

    Students: 609,

    Student-Teacher Ratio: 12 to 1,

  17. #25 Most Diverse Public High Schools in New York City Area.

    NYC Museum School

    Blue checkmark.

    New York City Geographic District No. 2, NY,

    9-12,

    199 Niche users give it an average review of 3.5 stars.

    Featured Review: Senior says At NYC Museum High School, I made many new friends easily through the school's great icebreaking systems. Almost all of the teachers are very friendly and give reasonable work loads. The school....

    Read 199 reviews.

    Overall Niche Grade: A,

    Students: 439,

    Student-Teacher Ratio: 13 to 1,

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