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Manhattan Bridges High School

525 West 50 Th Street Manhattan, NY 10019
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525 West 50 Th Street
Manhattan, NY 10019
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  • Performance5 Average
  • Satisfaction 6 Average
  • Diversity 1 Below Average
5/9 Key indicators of this school's performance, including test scores and graduation rates. View All Data »
Performance Statistics
SAT Scores<br> 1037 / 2400
Below Average
Regents English
68%
Average
Regents Mathematics
61%
Average
Regents Science
56%
Average
Regents History
63%
Average
Regents Rate
64%
Average
10-Credit Rate
92%
Above Average
Weighted Diploma Rate 227.9 / 350
Above Average
Regents Completion 71.6 / 100
Average
College Enrollment Rate 51.7 / 100
Average
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More about Manhattan Bridges High School

Population 541 students
School Type High
Grades 9th-12th
2012 Progress
Report		 A
Avg. Attendance Rate 89%
Advanced Placement Courses
  • Calculus AB
  • Chemistry
  • Economics: Macro
  • English Language and Composition
  • Spanish Language
  • Spanish Literature
  • Statistics
Language Classes
  • Spanish
Program Highlights
  • Project Lead the Way Engineering Curriculum
  • Cornell University Hydroponics Program &amp; Internship
  • Dual Language
  • Robotics
  • Gateway to Engineering Summer Program
  • Leadership; Thematic
  • Student-centered
  • Experiential Curriculum; A+ and Cisco Certification
  • Physical Computing
  • Community Service
  • Peer Tutoring
  • Morning and After-school Tutoring
  • Extended Day and Saturday Programs
  • Homework Center
  • College Now
  • Talent Search
  • Upward Bound
  • Learning Leaders
  • College Planning
  • College for everyone (CFES)
  • Volunteer Program
  • National Academy Foundation (NAF) Information Technology Curriculum
Artistic Extracurriculars
  • Yoga
  • Dance
  • Theater Arts
  • Nemati Design
  • Digital Video
  • Roundabout Theatre
  • International Center for Photography
  • Student Government
  • Junior Achievement of New York
  • NYPD Explorer Program
Clubs
  • Chess
  • Music
  • Theater
  • Creative Writing
  • Mentoring
  • Raices Latinas
  • Art
  • Dance
  • Book
Academic Extracurriculars
  • Academic Intervention Services (Extended Day)
  • Junior Achievement
  • MOUSE Squad (Technology)
  • Aquaponics Internships
  • The Cooper Union Saturday Program
Cultural & Arts Partners)
  • El Museo del Barrio
  • Carnegie Hall
  • Metropolitan Museum of Art
  • Museum of Modern Art
  • Repertorio Espa&ntilde;ol
  • American Museum of Natural History
  • Community Works
  • Roundabout Theatre
  • The Jewish Museum
  • New-York Historical Society
  • The International Center of Photography
Hospital Partnerships
  • St. Vincent's Hostipal
  • New York-Presbyterian Hospital
Higher Education Partnerships
  • Cornell University
  • John Jay College
  • New York University
  • Teachers College
  • Borough of Manhattan Community College
  • The Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art
Non-Profit Opportunities
  • New Visions for Public Schools
  • National Academy Foundation (NAF)
  • Society of Manufacturing Engineering (SME) Education Foundation
  • National Action Council for Minorities in Engineering NACME)
  • Pearson Foundation
  • Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers (SHPE)
  • NYC Institute for Schools of the Future
  • Goddard Riverside Options
Financial Institution Partners
  • Chase Manhattan Bank
  • Bank of America
Community Organization Partners
  • Liberty Partnership
  • ASPIRA Inc.
  • Global Kids
  • The Young Men and Women Hebrew Association (YM &amp; YWHA)
  • The Door
  • Jewish Board of Family &amp; Children's Services
  • Alianza Dominicana
  • Comisionado de Cultura Dominicana
  • Planned Parenthood
  • The Learning Leaders
  • Junior Achievement
  • Young Men's Christian Association (YMCA) at Inwood
  • New York State Youth Leadership Council
Corporate Partners
  • Latin Vision Media
  • Hola Inc.
  • Urban Latino Magazine Inc.
  • NBC Universal/Telemundo
Sports
  • Soccer
  • Basketball
  • Baseball
  • Volleyball
  • Handball
  • Running
  • Bowling
  • Weight Lifting
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