The Hunter College Campus School is made up of Hunter College Elementary School (K-6) and Hunter College High School (7-12).
Our schools strive to reflect the city they serve by admitting and educating a population of students who are culturally, socio-economically, and ethnically diverse.
We seek to serve as a model for combining excellence and equity, serving as a catalyst for change in New York City and the nation.
Our schools use the principles of gifted education, including depth, complexity, challenge, enrichment, and acceleration of the curriculum, to meet the needs of intellectually advanced students.
Quick Facts (2025-26)
- Top Ranked NY School
- Grades: 7-12
- Enrollment: 1,215 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: Verified school update
Top Rankings
Hunter College High School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in New York for:
School Overview
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
Year Founded
1869
Last Day of School
Tue. Jun 30, 2026
Student Body
Total Students
1,215 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
60%
State avg.: 40%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
77 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
National avg.: 13:1
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Application URL
School Notes
- Sample of notable school alumni/alumnae:
- Martina Arroyo - International opera singer, appointed to NEA's National Council on the Arts. -
- Ron H. Brown - First African-American Secretary of Commerce in the Clinton administration. -
- Evelyn Hausner Lauder - Creator of the Pink Ribbon campaign and founder of the Breast Cancer Research Foundation. -
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
Who are famous alumni from Hunter College High School?
Hunter College High School famous alumni include: Martina Arroyo - International opera singer, appointed to NEA's National Council on the Arts., Ron H. Brown - First African-American Secretary of Commerce in the Clinton administration. and Evelyn Hausner Lauder - Creator of the Pink Ribbon campaign and founder of the Breast Cancer Research Foundation..
What is Hunter College High School's ranking?
Hunter College High School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in New York for: Largest student body and Oldest founding date.
When is the application deadline for Hunter College High School?
The application deadline for Hunter College High School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
School Calendar
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Event
Date
thanksgiving break - no school
November 27, 2025 (Thursday)
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Quick Facts
5 W 93rd St
New York, NY 10025
(212) 749-6200
New York, NY 10025
(212) 749-6200
0.7 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 1,163 student Avg. class size: 14 students Sports: 14 | Extracurrculars: 74 Tuition listed
433 W End Ave
New York, NY 10024
(212) 497-6533
New York, NY 10024
(212) 497-6533
1.4 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 603 students Tuition listed
441 E. Fordham Road
Bronx, NY 10458
(718) 367-7500
Bronx, NY 10458
(718) 367-7500
6.4 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 946 students Avg. class size: 21 students Sports: 20 | Extracurrculars: 47 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
312 East 95th Street
New York, NY 10128
(212) 426-3360
New York, NY 10128
(212) 426-3360
0.4 miles
Gr: NS-12 Avg. class size: 12 students Sports: 11 | Extracurrculars: 51 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
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