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United Nations International School
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  • NEW YORK, NY
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United Nations International School

#21 in Best Private High Schools in New York
  • A+
    Overall Grade
  • Private
  • PK, K-12
  • NEW YORK, NY
  • 96 reviews
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    A+
    Overall Niche Grade
    How are grades calculated?Data Sources
    1. Academics
      A+
    2. Diversity
      A+
    3. Teachers
      A
    4. College Prep
      A+
    5. Clubs & Activities
      A minus
    6. Sports
      B
    unis.org
    (212) 584-3071
    24-50 FDR DR
    NEW YORK, NY 10010
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    About United Nations International School...

    Applying

    Application Deadline
    November 15
    Application Fee
    $75
    Interview Required
    Yes
    Required/Recommended Tests
    ISEE, SSAT

    Tuition

    Yearly Tuition
    $47,796
    Tuition is for the highest grade offered and may have changed for the current school year. For more information, please contact the school.
    Received Financial Aid
    10%
    Average Financial Aid
    From United Nations International School

    The United Nations International School (UNIS) is the school of the United Nations, and is a Pre-K-to-12th grade, coeducational, International Baccalaureate, college-preparatory day school. Founded in 1947 by a group of United Nations parents to provide an international education for their children, UNIS has grown into an internationally recognized educational institution.

    Today, UNIS has 1,500 students. There are 109 countries represented by our students and 69 countries by our faculty and staff.

    UNIS was one of the founding schools of the International Baccalaureate (IB). The comprehensive PK-12 curriculum prepares UNIS students for the IB, and the school’s academic standards enable our students to study in top colleges and universities in the United States and worldwide. The UNIS international education enables students to become cognizant of the differences among the world’s people and to work together for the benefit of humankind.

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    Academics

    Average Graduation Rate
    100%
    Average SAT
    1350
    114 responses
    Average ACT
    31
    75 responses
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    Modern Languages at UNIS

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    UNIS endorses a model of enriched language education in which all students acquire proficiency in two languages in addition to English and their home language(s). We offer language instruction in nine modern languages: Arabic, Chinese, English, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Russian and Spanish.

    Culture & Safety

    Poll
    84%
    of students agree that they feel safe at their school. 19 responses
    Poll
    84%
    of students agree that they like their school and feel happy there. 19 responses
    Poll
    What are your favorite school events or traditions?
    Based on 54 responses
    • UN Day
      26%
    • UNIS-UN
      26%
    • International Food Day
      19%
    • The Retreat
      13%
    • Spirit Week
      7%
    • States
      6%
    • Storybook Character Dress Up Day in Junior School
      2%

    Students

    Diversity
    A+
    Based on racial and economic diversity and survey responses on school culture and diversity from students and parents.
    Students
    1,426
    68%
    of students and parents agree that students at this school are competitive. 19 responses
    68%
    of students and parents agree that students at this school are creative and artsy. 19 responses
    84%
    of students and parents agree that students at this school are athletic. 19 responses
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    Preschool

    Annual Cost
    $42,930
    Cost is for the most complete schedule offered and may have changed for the current school year. For more information, please contact the school.
    Starting Age
    4 years
    Pre-K Student-Teacher Ratio
    6:1
    Website
    unis.org/juniorschool
    Schedule Options
    • Offers Full Week
      Yes
    • Offers Part Week
      No
    • Offers Full Day
      Yes
    • Offers Part Day
      No

    Teachers

    Student-Teacher Ratio
    5:1
    National
    17:1
    Poll
    84%
    of students and parents agree that the teachers give engaging lessons. 25 responses
    Poll
    80%
    of students and parents agree that the teachers genuinely care about the students. 25 responses
    Poll
    84%
    of students and parents agree that the teachers adequately lead and control the classroom. 25 responses
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    Clubs & Activities

    Clubs & Activities
    A minus
    Based on student and parent reviews of clubs and activities.
    Girls Athletic Participation
    Boys Athletic Participation
    88%
    of students and parents agree that there are plenty of clubs and organizations for students to get involved in. 25 responses
    72%
    of students and parents agree that clubs and organizations get the funding they need. 25 responses
    84%
    of students and parents agree that lots of students participate in clubs and organizations. 25 responses

    Living in the Area

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    Overall Niche Grade
    How are grades calculated?Data Sources
    1. Cost of Living
      C minus
    2. Good for Families
      A+
    3. Housing
      C
    Median Household Income
    $144,102
    National
    $75,149
    Median Rent
    $2,856
    National
    $1,268
    Median Home Value
    $954,993
    National
    $281,900
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