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
AP Courses
Algebra II (Advanced Math), AP Calculus AB, AP Calculus BC, AP Chemistry, AP Computer Science A, AP English Literature and Composition, AP Environmental Science, AP German Language and Culture, AP Statistics, AP World History: Modern, Calculus (College Course [Credited]), Chemistry (Advanced Science), Econ/Gov (College Course [Credited]), Math (College Course [Credited]), Math (College Course [Uncredited]), Physics (Advanced Science), Physics (College Course [Credited]), World Languages (Advanced World Languages), World Languages (College Course [Credited])
Languages Offered
German
Boys PSAL Sports
Baseball, Basketball, Cross Country, Indoor Track, Outdoor Track, Soccer, Volleyball
Girls PSAL Sports
Basketball, Cross Country, Indoor Track, Outdoor Track, Soccer, Softball
PSAL Website
View PSAL schedule, standings, & history
Clubs
Gender Sexuality Alliance (GSA)
Art
Our program consists of student classes in visual arts, music and dance as electives offered in our building. These classes include guitar, jazz band, art, studio art, painting, and digital photography. We also offer a core music class that indues music theory, history and music composition using music notation software. Core music is taken by all sophomore students in order to fulfill their arts requirement. AP art history and AP music theory is also offered to students. In addition we offer afterschool clubs consisting of rock band, a cappella, chamber club and theater club.
Programs
High School for Math, Science and Engineering at City College (HSMSE)(M00S)
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

Method:
Requirement:
Offers are made based on Specialized High Schools Admissions Test (SHSAT) score.

Applicant Analysis
2023-242022-23
Applicants / Seats: 19,661 / 140 (140.44)19,661 / 140 (140.44)
SHSAT Cutoffs (9th) 542518
SHSAT Cutoffs (10th) 523?
SHSAT Discovery Range 458 - 491456 - 492
School Student & Admissions Statistics
School Year
2023-24
2022-23
2021-22
Total Students Across All Grades
579
555
524
    Grade 12 Students
141
118
95
    Grade 11 Students
154
144
122
    Grade 10 Students
131
155
151
    Grade 9 Students
153
138
156
Avg. Class Size
31.4
29.2
Safety Comp. / Susp. / NYPD
<5 / 0 / 0
<5 / 0 / 0
<5 / 0 / 0
Attendance %
95%
96%
94%
Graduation %
98%
99%
100%
College %
83%
84%
86%
Total Applicants / Seats
Total Offers
15,039 / 109
142
15,633 / 175
174
16,870 / 0
152
Survey Summary & Data (2023-24)
Student Responses
Academic Rigor 
  89.43%
Academic Engagement 
  74.69%
Safety 
  92.88%
Bully Prevention 
  91.38%
Inclusivity 
  91.60%
Mental Support 
  79.78%
Environment 
  75.25%
Post-School Support 
  85.44%
Teacher Responses
Academic Rigor 
  90.00%
School Satisfaction 
  95.50%
Student Behavior 
  88.38%
Student Support 
  95.95%
School Leadership 
  85.92%
Instructional Clarity 
  96.67%
Instructional Development 
  93.20%
Post-School Support 
  97.80%
Family Responses
Education 
  84.56%
Teacher Support 
  80.86%
Safety 
  96.00%
School Community 
  75.11%
School Leadership 
  92.38%
Post-School Support 
  94.00%
IEP Support 
  66.33%

Note: Yellow bars indicate city-wide averages for the associated category

View Full NYC DOE Survey Results:

This data was gathered from the NYC DOE's yearly school surveys: https://infohub.nyced.org/reports/students-and-schools/school-quality/nyc-school-survey

Academic Summary & Data (2023-24)
Academic Proficiency
4-Year Grad. %
  99.30%
CC Regents
  87
Non-CC Regents
  89
Impact Score
  0.87
Performance Score
  0.93
College Aptitude
CCR
  95.50%
SAT Math
  741
SAT R/W
  707
Postsecondary
2-Year College 2.60%
4-Year College 85.50%
Unknown 11.90%

View Full Academic Data:

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

School Demographics (2023-24)
Student Population:
Male 64.40%
Female 35.60%
English Language Learners:
  0.00%
Students with Disabilities:
  6.90%
Economic Need Index: 
  40.00%
Student Ethnicity:
Asian 28.00%
Black 10.90%
Hispanic 16.10%
White 37.80%
Other 7.20%
Teacher Ethnicity:
Asian 16.10%
White 64.50%
Other 19.40%
IEP Statistics (2023-24)
IEP Services
Students with IEPs
  7.60%
Students with SETSS
  3.80%
Students with ICT
  0.00%
Students with SC
  0.30%
Has all programs
  93.00%
Has all services
  90.00%
IEP Student Performance
IEP Movement
Needs Improvement
IEP Support 
  66.33%
Special Education Programs & Services (2023-24)
ProgramFully ReceivingPartially ReceivingNot Receiving
Integrated Co-Teaching Services7 (100%)0 (0%)0 (0%)
SETSS19 (95%)<=5 (?)<=5 (?)
Special Class0 (0%)0 (0%)<=5 (100%)
ServiceFully ReceivingPartially ReceivingNot Receiving
Counseling Services>5 (88%)N/A (N/A)<=5 (13%)
Hearing Education Services<=5 (100%)N/A (N/A)0 (0%)
Speech-Language Therapy7 (100%)N/A (N/A)0 (0%)
TransportationNumber Receiving
Curb to School<=5 (100%)
Stop to School0 (0%)
Unassigned0 (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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