Overview
The High School for Mathematics, Science and Engineering at City College is a public high school in Manhattan, New York City. It is part of the New York City Public Schools system and serves grades 9 through 12 [2]. The school is located at 240 Convent Avenue, New York, NY 10031, on the campus of the City College of New York (CCNY) [1][2]. It is also referred to as the High School for Math, Science and Engineering at the City College of New York and by the abbreviation HSMSE [1].
NYC Public Schools identifies the school as M692 and lists its geographic district as District 6, while noting that it is a District 05 school for admissions purposes [2]. This distinction is important: the campus address, the geographic district, and the admissions district are separate pieces of information, and none of them by itself establishes eligibility to attend. Readers should consult NYC Public Schools and the school for current admissions rules.
Location and School Identity
The verified campus address is 240 Convent Avenue, New York, NY 10031 [1][2]. The school operates on the City College of New York campus, and its official website describes it as at the City College of New York [1]. NYC Public Schools lists the school’s building as M812 – 240 Convent Ave [2]. The school is in Manhattan, which is coterminous with New York County and the borough of Manhattan [2].
For state records, NYSED lists the legal name as HIGH SCHOOL MATHEMATICS, SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING AT CCNY [3]. The same state record gives the BEDS code 310500011692 and the institution ID 800000056079 [3]. NYC Public Schools gives the school number M692 and the District Borough Number 05M692 [2]. These identifiers are useful when searching official data sources, because school names can appear in different forms across websites and reports.
The school should not be confused with City College of New York itself, which is a separate institution of higher education. HSMSE is a high school located on the CCNY campus; it is not a college program. Similarly, the District 6 geographic designation and the District 05 admissions designation refer to different administrative contexts and should not be treated as interchangeable [2].
Grades and Academic Programs
HSMSE serves grades 09, 10, 11, and 12 [2]. Its name emphasizes mathematics, science, and engineering, and the school’s website presents it as a specialized academic environment with a college-preparatory focus [1]. The retrieved sources do not provide a complete course catalog, a list of advanced placement offerings, or detailed graduation requirements. The school website notes that AP exam registration is open for students in AP courses who plan to take spring exams, with a registration deadline of October 30 and final payment due November 2 [1]. That notice confirms that AP courses and exams are part of the school’s academic context, but it does not establish the full set of AP courses offered.
The school’s HSMSE at a Glance section lists a student-teacher ratio of 18:1 and states that 100% of students graduate and 100% have four-year college placement [1]. These are school-published figures; the retrieved page does not state the reporting year or the methodology behind them. They should be read as the school’s own summary rather than as independently verified state data. The same section lists an A+ For Racial and Economic Diversity from Niche and a Top 5 Ranked HS in NY state 2016-2026 claim [1]. Ranking and diversity labels depend on the organization, methodology, and year; they are not measures of overall school quality, and readers should check the original ranking source if they want to understand the criteria.
Because the school’s name includes mathematics, science, and engineering, families may encounter general descriptions of STEM-focused high schools. General features such as advanced coursework, laboratory science, or engineering electives are common in many schools, but the retrieved evidence does not confirm which specific programs HSMSE offers beyond the AP exam registration notice [1]. For definitive program information, readers should consult the school’s current course guide or contact the school directly.
Enrollment and School Data
Official figures vary by source and reporting period. The NYSED Data Site lists total students as 577 for the school [3]. The school’s own website lists 575 students in its HSMSE at a Glance section [1]. The retrieved excerpts do not display the reporting year for either figure, so they should not be combined or presented as a single current enrollment number. The small difference may reflect different collection dates, definitions, or updates; readers seeking current enrollment should check the latest NYSED report or NYC Public Schools profile.
NYSED also lists the school’s support model as Local Support and Improvement [3]. In New York State’s accountability system, support models describe the level of state support and improvement planning required for a district or school. The retrieved excerpt does not provide the school’s current accountability designations, assessment results, or graduation rate value; the page includes headings for a 4-year graduation rate and school climate, but the retrieved text does not show the corresponding figures [3].
The school website’s at a glance data includes a 100% graduation rate and 100% four-year college placement [1]. These are school-published claims without a visible reporting period in the retrieved content. They are not a substitute for the state’s cohort graduation rate, which uses a defined cohort and reporting period. When comparing schools, readers should use the same measure and year and should note whether a figure is school-reported, state-reported, or from a third-party ranking.
Admissions and Enrollment
The retrieved sources do not provide a complete, current description of HSMSE’s admissions process. The NYC Public Schools profile states that the school is located in geographic District 6 but is a District 05 school for admissions purposes [2]. That means the school’s physical location and its admissions district are not the same. It does not mean that living in District 5 guarantees admission, nor that living in District 6 disqualifies a student. Admissions rules for New York City public high schools can change, and eligibility may depend on factors such as school type, application route, and seat availability.
Families should verify current requirements through NYC Public Schools admissions and the school’s official website before applying. The school website is https://www.hsmse.org/ [1], and the NYC Public Schools profile is https://www.schools.nyc.gov/schools/M692/ [2]. The NYC Public Schools profile also lists the school’s phone number as 212-281-6490 [2]. Because deadlines, auditions, testing requirements, and application methods are subject to change, no specific admissions deadline is stated here unless it appears in the cited source.
The school website includes a calendar and notices, such as AP exam registration and parent-teacher conference information [1]. These operational notices can help families understand current school activities, but they are not admissions instructions. Readers should not infer that a calendar event or open house registration is the same as an application to enroll.
Student Services and Family Information
NYC Public Schools lists the school as Partially Accessible [2]. That designation is a general accessibility classification in the school profile; readers with specific accessibility needs should contact the school to ask about entrances, elevators, classrooms, restrooms, and programs. The profile also lists breakfast service from 7:30 AM to 8:25 AM and indicates that no lunch service was requested in the retrieved data [2]. Meal service details can change, so families should confirm with the school or the NYC Public Schools food service page.
The NYC Public Schools profile lists parent coordinators Tracie Cooper and Laurie Pecorari, with email addresses tcooper6@schools.nyc.gov and lpecorari@schools.nyc.gov [2]. It lists Sean Dolcy as principal [2][3]. It also lists Ryan Bartley as the Respect for All liaison and the sexual harassment prevention liaison, and lists multiple 504 coordinators [2]. These names and roles are drawn from the retrieved NYC Public Schools profile and may change; readers should use the current official profile for the most up-to-date contacts.
For mental health and wellness, the NYC Public Schools profile lists a school-based mental health clinic operated by NY Foundling at 917-671-8074 [2]. The profile advises asking the parent coordinator, school social worker, or school counselor for more information about the school’s mental health program [2]. This is a verified listing in the retrieved source, but it does not describe the full range of counseling, social work, or crisis services available. Families should contact the school directly for service details and eligibility.
The school’s official website includes a calendar and notices about events such as an open house, AP exam registration, and parent-teacher conferences [1]. The retrieved open house notice states that registration was full at the time of the page capture and that sessions were scheduled for 4:30-6 PM and 6:30-8 PM, with sign-in at a tent outside the school on the CCNY campus at 240 Convent Avenue [1]. Because this is a dated event notice, it should not be treated as a recurring schedule. Parent-teacher conferences were listed for 12-3 PM on October 30, with signup available by the end of the marking period on October 22 [1]. Again, readers should check the current calendar for updated dates.
History and Community Context
The retrieved sources do not provide a founding date, a history of the school, or a detailed account of its relationship with City College of New York beyond the campus location and the school’s name [1][2][3]. The school’s website presents it as a high school on the CCNY campus, and NYC Public Schools lists it as a public school in Manhattan [1][2]. NYSED records confirm its legal name and state identifiers [3]. This profile therefore does not assert a founding year or historical milestones that are not supported by the available evidence.
What is clear is that the school operates within the New York City public school system and shares a campus with a senior college. That location may shape the school’s identity, but the retrieved sources do not establish the terms of any formal partnership, dual-enrollment arrangement, or facilities-sharing agreement. Readers interested in those details should consult the school and CCNY directly.
How to Verify Current Information
Because school data, admissions rules, staff contacts, and event dates can change, readers should verify current information at the original sources:
- School website: https://www.hsmse.org/ — calendar, notices, and school-published at a glance figures [1].
- NYC Public Schools school profile: https://www.schools.nyc.gov/schools/M692/ — address, phone, grades, accessibility, contacts, and admissions district designation [2].
- NYSED Data Site: https://data.nysed.gov/profile.php?instid=800000056079 — state identifiers, enrollment, and accountability information [3].
When using these sources, note the reporting period and the definition of each measure. Enrollment, graduation rate, student-teacher ratio, and accountability status are not interchangeable, and a figure from one source or year should not be assumed to describe another. For admissions, always use the current NYC Public Schools admissions process and the school’s official instructions. For state records, use the BEDS code or institution ID to avoid confusion with similarly named schools [3].