Harvest Collegiate High School

Harvest Collegiate High School in Manhattan offers a challenging intellectual education for grades 9-12, emphasizing project-based learning, extensive reading and writing, and hands-on experiences. The school is known for its strong focus on college readiness, providing numerous college-credit courses, including Advanced Placement classes and partnerships with CUNY, Cornell, and Brown University, enabling students to earn significant college credits before graduation. The school maintains a diverse student body and fosters a supportive, family-like atmosphere where students receive a high level of personal attention from teachers. Its 86% graduation rate is solid, and 60.2% of graduates enroll in college, which is above the citywide 25th percentile. A distinctive feature is the use of capstone projects for graduation in place of most Regents exams. While parents generally report a welcoming environment and dedicated staff, some student survey results indicate areas for improvement regarding bullying prevention and substance use. The school also offers a wide array of extracurricular activities, including a thriving music program where every student learns an instrument.