Talent Unlimited High School is a public high school of the performing arts located on the Upper East Side of Manhattan in New York City.
Serving 446 students in grades 9-12, Talent Unlimited High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35-39% (which is lower than the New York state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 85-89% (which is higher than the New York state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 86% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 446 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 86%
- Graduation Rate: ≥95% (Top 10% in NY)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 85-89% (Top 5%)
- Science Proficiency: ≥95% (Top 5%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Talent Unlimited High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Talent Unlimited High School's student population of 446 students has declined by 14% over five school years.
The teacher population of 35 teachers has declined by 10% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
446 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
35 teachers
Year Founded
1995
Colors
Grey, Maroon
School Rankings
Talent Unlimited High School ranks within the top 50% of all 4,346 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Talent Unlimited High School is 0.63, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1596 out of 4346 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
85-89%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥95%
78%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
4%
10%
Hispanic
55%
30%
Black
22%
15%
White
14%
40%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥95%
87%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
59%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Talent Unlimited High School's ranking?
Talent Unlimited High School is ranked #1596 out of 4,346 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in New York.
What schools are Talent Unlimited High School often compared to?
Talent Unlimited High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Professional Performing Arts High School, Fiorello H Laguardia High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% NY state average), while 85-89% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
What is the graduation rate of Talent Unlimited High School?
The graduation rate of Talent Unlimited High School is 95%, which is higher than the New York state average of 87%.
How many students attend Talent Unlimited High School?
446 students attend Talent Unlimited High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
55% of Talent Unlimited High School students are Hispanic, 22% of students are Black, 14% of students are White, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 4% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Talent Unlimited High School?
Talent Unlimited High School has a student ration of 13:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Talent Unlimited High School offer ?
Talent Unlimited High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Talent Unlimited High School part of?
Talent Unlimited High School is part of New York City Geographic District # 2.
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