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New Explorations into Science, Technology and Math High School (NEST+m)

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NEST+m is a Citywide G&T K-12 school. Our academically rigorous program has made us one of the finest schools in the city. We are committed to developing each studentÂ’s capacity for academic and intellectual achievement through individual and collaborative learning.. We provide a range of services for students with disabilities including a full-inclusion program. NEST+m students blossom into practitioners: scientists, mathematicians, engineers, artists, writers, historians, musicians, painters, and linguists who approach their studies with passion and purpose. Multiple opportunities exist for students to have internships at local universities in the sciences and the arts.

Prgram Description
  • Technology woven throughout the curriculum and school infrastructure; use of technological tools to collaborate, conduct research and explore mathematical and scientific phenomena.
Admissions Priority
  • Priority to continuing 8th graders
  • Then to New York City residents
Offer Rate
  • 22% of offers went to this group
Requirements
  • Course Grades: English (83-100), Math (85-100), Social Studies (85-100), Science (85-100)
  • Standardized Test Scores: English Language Arts (2.7-4.5), Math (3.3-4.5)
  • Attendance
  • Test (on-site)
  • 22% of offers went to this group
Methods Screened
Seats 9th Grade GE 133 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Grade 9 GE Applicants 3002 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Grade 9 GE Applicants per Seat 23 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Grade 9 GE Filled Y
Seats 9th Grade SWD 27 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Grade 9 SWD Applicants 95 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Grade 9 SWD Applicants per Seat 4 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Grade 9 SWD Filled N
Seats Specialized 0 0 0 0 0 0
Applicants Specialized 0 0 0 0 0 0
App per Seat Specialized 0 0 0 0 0 0
Location 111 Columbia Street, Manhattan NY 10002 (40.719416, -73.979581)
Subway F, J, M, Z to Delancey St-Essex St
Website www.nestmk12.net
Graduation Rate 97.5%
Pct Stu Enough Variety 82.0%
College Career Rate 82.3%
Pct Stu Safe 93.0%
Specialized No
Total Students 1,753
Attendance Rate 95.0%
SAT Takers 0
SAT Reading 601
SAT Math 657
SAT Writing 601
Total Enrollment 655
Female 49.0% (321)
Male 51.0% (334)
White 31.1% (204)
Asian 35.7% (234)
Black 11.8% (77)
Hispanic 18.0% (118)
Other 3.4% (22)
Academic Opportunities

Minds Matter, SEO Scholars, POSSE Scholarship

First Level Science Sequence: Ninth grade Regents Physics with a Recitation/Applications course

Tenth grade Regents Chemistry and one term of Computer Science with the option of an Student Research class

Eleventh grade Living Environment; Twelfth grade options include science electives and Advanced Placement (AP) courses

Second level science sequence is for accelerated students who have demonstrated aptitude for the sciences and mathematics

Advanced Placement Courses

AP Biology, AP Calculus, AP Chemistry, AP Chinese, AP Economics, AP English, AP European History, AP Physics, AP Psychology, AP Spanish, AP US History, AP World History

Bus

B39, M14A, M14D, M21, M22, M8, M9

Addtl Info1

College Trips; Community Service Expected; Extended Day Program (Tutoring); Internships; Online Grading System; Student/Parent Orientation; Summer Internships

Extracurricular Activities

Robotics, Model UN, Chess Competitions, National Honor Society, Math Team/Contests, Borough Advisory Student Council, Debate Committee/Team, Student Government, Peer Leaders, Art Exhibitions, Creative Writing, Green Club, Gay-Straight Alliance, PSAL and Club Level Sports, Heart to Heart Charity, Talent Show, Red Cross, Scholastic Arts Competition, SLT, Winter and Spring School Plays, World Science Festival, Jazz Band and Chorus, Music Concert

School Sports

Badminton, Baseball, Cross-Country, Dance, Outdoor Track, Soccer, Softball, Table Tennis, Volleyball

Programs
  • Science, Technology and Math Institute
Interests
  • Science & Math
Eligibility
    Audition Information
      Boro M
      School 10th Seats 1
      ELL Programs English as a New Language
      Language Classes Chinese (Mandarin), French, Italian, Latin, Spanish
      Diploma Endorsements
      Neighborhood Lower East Side
      Shared Space
      Campus Name
      Building Code M022
      Phone Number 212-677-5190
      Fax Number 212-260-8124
      School Email sglickman6@schools.nyc.gov
      Grades 2018 K-12
      Final Grades K-12
      Start Time 8:20am
      End Time 2:40pm
      Psal Sports Boys Basketball, Fencing, Indoor Track, Soccer
      Psal Sports Girls Basketball, Fencing, Soccer, Softball, Table Tennis, Volleyball
      Psal Sports Coed
      Girls
      Boys
      Pbat
      International
      Transfer
      Ptech
      Early College
      Geo Eligibility
      School Accessibility Description
      Codes M29A
      Seats 10 Yes–10
      Primary Address Line 1 111 Columbia Street
      City Manhattan
      State Code NY
      Lat 40.719
      Lng -73.98
      Zip 10,002
      # Grade 9 143
      # Grade 10 139
      # Grade 11 185
      # Grade 12 188
      ELA Takers 127
      ELA Level 1 0.0% (0)
      ELA Level 2 0.0% (0)
      ELA Level 3 49.6% (63)
      ELA Level 4 31.5% (40)
      ELA Level 3+4 81.1% (103)
      Math Takers 40
      Math Level 1 0.0% (0)
      Math Level 2 22.5% (9)
      Math Level 3 22.5% (9)
      Math Level 4 45.0% (18)
      Math Level 3+4 67.5% (27)

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