M542 Manhattan Bridges High School

M542 Manhattan Bridges High School is a public high school located at 525 West 50th Street in Manhattan, New York. It serves students in grades 9 through 12, including those in special education programs, and is part of District 2 in the borough of Manhattan. The school is situated within a shared building and offers academic instruction, student support services, and mental health resources through its school-based health center. It is partially accessible and provides free meals during the school day, with breakfast served from 7:30 AM to 9:00 AM and lunch from 11:20 AM to 1:10 PM. The school is led by Principal George Lock and is supported by a team of staff including a parent coordinator, 504 coordinator, and liaisons for respect and harassment prevention.

The school shares its building with other educational institutions, including The Urban Assembly School of Design and Construction and the High School of Hospitality Management, both located within a short distance. It is situated on West 50th Street, just a few blocks from the neighborhoods of Hell's Kitchen and Clinton, and is near West 49th Street. The campus is part of a larger network of city schools, with district-level leadership based in Brooklyn. Students and families can access support services through the school’s leadership team and district contacts, including the Family Support Coordinator and Education Council.

M542 Manhattan Bridges High School is a part of the New York City Department of Education’s network of public schools, serving a diverse student population in a central Manhattan location. The school emphasizes student well-being through mental health and wellness programming and maintains ongoing communication with families through designated coordinators and staff. It operates within a dynamic urban environment, contributing to the educational landscape of one of the city’s most vibrant neighborhoods.

Services:

• Accessibility Services
• Enrollment Services
• High School Education
• Specialized High Schools
• Student Support Programs