Upper East Side High School Ranks Among Best In State

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A public high school on the Upper East Side has earned a top spot in U.S. News & World Report’s newly released list of the best public high schools in the country.

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Eleanor Roosevelt High School, located at 411 East 76th Street (between First and York avenues), was ranked #19 in New York State out of 1,233 schools. It also came in at #176 in the nation, with an overall score of 99.02 out of 100.

The rankings are based on a range of factors including performance on state assessments, college readiness, graduation rates, and participation in AP coursework. Eleanor Roosevelt scored especially high in AP participation, with 100% of students taking at least one AP exam—and 90% passing at least one.

The school also reported strong proficiency scores:

  • Math: 92%
  • Reading: 99%
  • Science: 77%
  • Graduation Rate: 99%

With a student body of approximately 540, the school reflects the diversity of the city: 59% of students are from minority backgrounds, and 49% are considered economically disadvantaged, with 45% qualifying for the free lunch program.

Eleanor Roosevelt High School is part of the New York City Public Schools system, ranking #15 among all NYC public high schools and #112 nationally for STEM education.

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The school’s continued academic excellence and strong college preparation efforts have made it a standout in a city known for its competitive public school landscape. To learn more, visit the school’s website at erhsnyc.org.

Some of the other Manhattan high schools to earn a top spot on the list include:

  • The High School for Mathematics, Science and Engineering at City College (# 2)
  • Stuyvesant High School (# 3)
  • Success Academy High School of the Liberal Arts – Harlem (# 11)
  • High School for Dual Language and Asian Studies (# 13)
  • The Clinton School (# 15)
  • Millennium High School (# 22)
  • Columbia Secondary School (# 24)
  • New Explorations Into Science, Tech and Math High School (#25)

To view the full state rankings, click here.

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