Hunter College High School (Top-Ranked �� School for 2026)

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 (2026)

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

Nonsectarian

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

Hunter College High School Student By Grade

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers

77 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

16:1

National avg.:

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

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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

Last day of classes (Seniors)

June 05, 2026 (Friday)

Last day of classes (Grades 7-11)

June 11, 2026 (Thursday)

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