High School for Math, Science and Engineering at City College (HSMSE) (05M692)

240 Convent Ave, Manhattan, NY 10031, Manhattan
Phone: 212-281-6490
Hours: 08:00am - 03:20pm
School Website: https://hsmse.org
NYCDOE Website: https://www.myschools.nyc/en/schools/high-school/05M692/
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School Leader: Sean Dolcy (sdolcy@schools.nyc.gov)
Parent Coordinator: Laurie Pecorari (lpecorari@schools.nyc.gov)
Respect for All Liaison: Ryan Bartley (rbartley2@schools.nyc.gov)
Sexual Harassment Prevention Liaison: Ryan Bartley (rbartley2@schools.nyc.gov)
504 Coordinator: Ryan Bartley (rbartley2@schools.nyc.gov)
504 Coordinator: Tamara Williams (twilliams3@schools.nyc.gov)
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About
HSMSE @ CCNY provides a unique and unparalleled collaborative educational experience. The school's mission is to encourage students to develop the habits of inquiry, written and verbal expression, and critical thinking. Students are drawn from all five boroughs, making it one of the most ethnically diverse schools in New York City. The academically rigorous learning environment focuses on mathematics, science, and engineering, while emphasizing civic responsibility and the value of acquiring knowledge for its own intrinsic reward. The deep professional and personal experiences of the faculty enrich the learning community; many faculty members have earned doctorates and distinguished themselves in business, engineering, and other fields.
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Teachers with more than 3 years of experience: 93%
Academic Highlights: Math Concentration: two-year program in advanced mathematics; College credits available, CCNY College Now Program: eligible students can enroll in college-credit bearing classes on weekends and after-school, Mount Sinai Science Research Program: Advanced laboratory and research internships in cardiology, oncology, obstetrics, or the autopsy suite, Project Lead The Way Pre-Engineering: Design & Drafting, Digital Electronics, Principles of Engineering, Civil Engineering & Architecture
Other Features: 10th Grade Seats Available
School Features:
Specialized School
SHSAT Required
Offers 10th Grade Seats
Guidance Counselors
AP Courses, Languages, Sports, Art
Program Details
Engineering
Admission to this specialized high school is based solely on the score obtained on the Specialized High Schools Admission Test (SHSAT). Students should speak to their school counselor in the Fall to register for the SHSAT.
10th Grade seats available
Applicant Analysis
2023-24 | 2022-23 | |
Applicants / Seats: ![]() | 19,661 / 140 (140.44) | 19,661 / 140 (140.44) |
SHSAT Cutoffs (9th) ![]() | 542 | 518 |
SHSAT Cutoffs (10th) ![]() | 523 | ? |
SHSAT Discovery Range ![]() | 458 - 491 | 456 - 492 |
School Student & Admissions Statistics


Total Offers
This data was gathered from various NYC DOE reports: https://infohub.nyced.org/reports/students-and-schools/school-quality/information-and-data-overview
Survey Summary & Data (2023-24)























Note: Yellow bars indicate city-wide averages for the associated category
Academic Summary & Data (2023-24)






4-Year College 85.50%
Unknown 11.90%
School Demographics (2023-24)
Female 35.60%

Black 10.90%
Hispanic 16.10%
White 37.80%
Other 7.20%
White 64.50%
Other 19.40%
This data was gathered from the NYC DOE's demographic snapshots: https://infohub.nyced.org/reports/students-and-schools/school-quality/information-and-data-overview
IEP Statistics (2023-24)


This data was gathered from the NYC DOE's yearly quality reports: https://infohub.nyced.org/reports/students-and-schools/school-quality/school-quality-reports-and-resources
Special Education Programs & Services (2023-24)
Program | Fully Receiving | Partially Receiving | Not Receiving |
Integrated Co-Teaching Services | 7 (100%) | 0 (0%) | 0 (0%) |
SETSS | 19 (95%) | <=5 (?) | <=5 (?) |
Special Class | 0 (0%) | 0 (0%) | <=5 (100%) |
Service | Fully Receiving | Partially Receiving | Not Receiving |
Counseling Services | >5 (88%) | N/A (N/A) | <=5 (13%) |
Hearing Education Services | <=5 (100%) | N/A (N/A) | 0 (0%) |
Speech-Language Therapy | 7 (100%) | N/A (N/A) | 0 (0%) |
Transportation | Number Receiving |
Curb to School | <=5 (100%) |
Stop to School | 0 (0%) |
Unassigned | 0 (0%) |
This data was gathered from the NYC DOE's Special Education Reports: https://infohub.nyced.org/reports/government-reports/special-education-reports
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