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(5 reviews)

71 E 94th St

New York, NY 10128

(212) 772-4000

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Grades: 7 - 12

School Type: Private

Student Enrollment: 1,169

Students Per Teacher: 84

Parent Reviews | 5 reviews
Hunter College High School has a reputation of being THE best school in the country and you'll realize why if you really attend there. Sometimes you're knocked out by 5-6 hours of homework (especially if you're an eighth grader) and the pressure from all the intellectuals around you, but it's all worth ...  Read more

Posted by a student on 11/03/07

This school is beyond amazing. Though there are always certain pressures and tensions, the overall quality of education is without comparison. Wall Street Journal has correctly ranked Hunter as the top public school in America. It fosters creative expression, and academic achievement. It can be a very ...  Read more

Posted by a student on 09/25/07

Absolutely the best of the best. It is true it is an unusual, competetive environment: not for everyone. But those it suits thrive on that competition, and form life-long friendships and comraderie. If your child belongs there you will know. An elite prep-school attitude, sense of fraternity, and advanced ...  Read more

Posted by a former student on 03/03/07

The academic programs are top of the group and could not get any better or impressive. The extracurricular activities are easily accessed and very available and they are all very high ranked, competetive, or on a high level or skill. Parents are involved though the PTA and do have a strong say in the ...  Read more

Posted by a student on 04/13/06

The academics are fabulous! The best around, bar none! However, the social situation is odd and strained because children are so competitive. Everything is about your grades, your tests and your numbers. It is not a friendly, warm, fuzzy kind of place. If your child actually makes into Hunter, be ...  Read more

Posted by a former student on 03/15/06

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