The New York City Lab School for Collaborative Studies is a secondary school in the Chelsea neighborhood of Manhattan in New York City. It serves students in grades 6–12 and was described as one of the best schools in Manhattan in 2010 by the New York Post and CUNY.
Serving 425 students in grades 9-12, Nyc Lab High School For Collaborative Studies ranks in the top 10% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≥95% (which is higher than the New York state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 75-79% (which is higher than the New York state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 60% of the student body (majority Asian), which is equal to the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 425 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
- Minority Enrollment: 60%
- Graduation Rate: ≥95% (Top 10% in NY)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10%
- Math Proficiency: ≥95% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 75-79% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: ≥95% (Top 5%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Nyc Lab High School For Collaborative Studies ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
Graduation Rate
Diversity
School Overview
Nyc Lab High School For Collaborative Studies's student population of 425 students has declined by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 46 teachers has grown by 12% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
425 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
46 teachers
Year Founded
1987
School Rankings
Nyc Lab High School For Collaborative Studies ranks within the top 10% of all 4,377 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Nyc Lab High School For Collaborative Studies is 0.72, which is equal to the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#244 out of 4377 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥95%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
75-79%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥95%
78%
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
29%
10%
Hispanic
18%
30%
Black
7%
16%
White
40%
40%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
5%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥95%
87%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
49%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Alligator
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Nyc Lab High School For Collaborative Studies's ranking?
Nyc Lab High School For Collaborative Studies is ranked #244 out of 4,377 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in New York.
What schools are Nyc Lab High School For Collaborative Studies often compared to?
Nyc Lab High School For Collaborative Studiesis often viewed alongside schools like Nyc Museum School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≥95% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% NY state average), while 75-79% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
What is the graduation rate of Nyc Lab High School For Collaborative Studies?
The graduation rate of Nyc Lab High School For Collaborative Studies is 95%, which is higher than the New York state average of 87%.
How many students attend Nyc Lab High School For Collaborative Studies?
425 students attend Nyc Lab High School For Collaborative Studies.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
40% of Nyc Lab High School For Collaborative Studies students are White, 29% of students are Asian, 18% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Black, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Nyc Lab High School For Collaborative Studies?
Nyc Lab High School For Collaborative Studies has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Nyc Lab High School For Collaborative Studies offer ?
Nyc Lab High School For Collaborative Studies offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Nyc Lab High School For Collaborative Studies part of?
Nyc Lab High School For Collaborative Studies is part of New York City Geographic District # 2 School District.
School Reviews
5 4/17/2020
By far the best middle school in the area. Much better than Clinton for students.
1 3/26/2020
Lab has the worst food I have ever eaten. I have trained with professional chefs in the past and I can verify that this food is absolute rubbish.
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