Type
-
School
United Nations International School
Siviq Rank#104
IB Program
Enrollment
522
Student-Teacher Ratio
-
Admit Rate
-
Reach
Global
Narrative
Profile Notes
Summary
United Nations International School 2025-2026 profile data extracted from the official school profile PDF. The profile reports a 522-student high school within a 1,432-student school, an IB-based curriculum, unweighted grades, no class rank, average SAT 1341, average ACT 31, and college matriculation for Classes of 2022-2025.
Advanced Coursework
All 11th grade students start as IB Diploma (IBDP) candidates and are expected to meet IBDP requirements, including three Higher Level (HL) courses, three Standard Level (SL) courses, and the Core Components. Students are not permitted to take more than three Higher Level subjects.
Matriculation Notes
College Matriculation Classes of 2022 - 2025; Matriculation for Class of 2025: In-state 18%, Out-of-state 42%, International 40%, Private in-state 12%, Private out-of-state 29%.
Siviq Layer
Siviq Scores
Siviq Scores
Precomputed percentiles relative to similar schools. These scores are descriptive rather than judgmental.
Academic Program
56th percentile
Higher reported academic program than 56% of similar schools.
Combines advanced-course offerings, testing, and reported honors or IB signals.
Average Class Size
33rd percentile
Lower reported average class size than 33% of similar schools.
Smaller reported average classes score higher within each peer cohort.
Outcomes
24th percentile
Higher reported outcomes than 24% of similar schools.
Based on reported college destinations in the current school profile.
Reach & Access
92nd percentile
Higher reported reach & access than 92% of similar schools.
Combines geographic reach and reported access signals from the current school data.
Standardized Data
Profile
Profile
Overview
- Grades Served
- High School; ninth and tenth grade; eleventh and twelfth grade
Profile
Academics
- IB Program
- Yes
- Average SAT
- 1,341
- Average ACT
- 31
Profile
Student Body
- Countries Represented
- 42
Profile
Policies
- Class Rank Policy
- UNIS does not rank students.
- Weighted Grades
- No
- Weighted Grades Policy
- All courses are unweighted and the minimum passing grade is a 3.
Location Context
Nearest
Institutional Details
People & Credentials
Institutional
Leadership
Executive Director
Dan Brenner, PH.D.
High School Principal
Paco Barba-Moran
Institutional
Contacts
Director of College Counseling
Christine L. Pluta
Associate Director of College Counseling
Minal Dhand
Associate Director of College Counseling
Sarah Magnussen Link
Associate Director of College Counseling
Patrick Martinez
Associate Director of College Counseling
Brooke Smith
Administrative Assistant
Burcu Polatbora
Main school contact
School Contact
24-50 FDR Drive, New York, NY 10010; www.unis.org
Institutional
Accreditations
accredited
Council of International Schools
accredited
New York State Association of Independent Schools
chartered
New York State Board of Regents
Institutional
School Codes
CEEB
333423
External References
Links
College Outcomes
Top Colleges
Search & Answers
United Nations International School Frequently Asked Questions
What is the student-teacher ratio at United Nations International School?
The current school profile does not publish a normalized student-teacher ratio for United Nations International School.
How many students are enrolled at United Nations International School?
The current school profile reports about 522 students enrolled at United Nations International School.
What grades does United Nations International School offer?
United Nations International School currently reports serving grades High School; ninth and tenth grade; eleventh and twelfth grade.
Is United Nations International School a day school or a boarding school?
United Nations International School is a private school.
Does United Nations International School offer advanced placement (AP) courses?
The current profile does not list AP courses, but it does report that United Nations International School offers the IB program.
Which colleges show up most often for United Nations International School?
The current school profile highlights Northeastern University as one of the top reported college destinations for United Nations International School.
How central is the IB Diploma at UNIS?
Very central. All 11th graders start as IB Diploma candidates and are expected to take three Higher Level courses, three Standard Level courses, and the IB core; students may not take more than three HL subjects.
How international is the UNIS community?
UNIS reports 94 nationalities and 95 languages schoolwide. For the Class of 2026, 42 countries are represented.
Does UNIS rank students?
No. UNIS reports that it does not rank students, and all courses are unweighted.
What college counseling structure is listed?
UNIS lists a Director of College Counseling, four Associate Directors of College Counseling, and an administrative assistant. Students are generally limited to 12 U.S. applications, with no stated limit outside the U.S.
By Geography
Nearby Schools
By Similarity
Similar Schools
Provenance
Sources
| Source | Type | Checked | Metrics |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-2026 School Profile (PDF) Used for normalized profile metrics, school facts, FAQ answers, and school SEO metadata. | School Profile PDF | May 03, 2026 | Academic Rigor Category • Access Category • Accreditations • Advanced Course Notes • Average ACT • Average Class Size • More normalized profile fields |
| 2025-2026 school profile PDF resources.finalsite.net/images/v1766163919/unis/qpzsw0aj4fuoxis343yo/unis-school-profile-2025-2026.pdf | Official Linked File | May 12, 2026 | Average Class Size • Founded Year |
Sources & Data QualityMirrored artifacts, website inventory, and normalization review notes for this school profile.
Source Links
Known Website Addresses
| Role | URL | Method |
|---|---|---|
| Home - UNIS | www.unis.org | search |
| official_website | www.unis.org/about/at-a-glance | supplemental_backfill |
| official_website | www.unis.org/about/facts | supplemental_backfill |
| official_website | www.unis.org/about/fast-facts | supplemental_backfill |
| official_website | www.unis.org/about/quick-facts | supplemental_backfill |
| Academics - UNIS | www.unis.org/academics | supplemental_backfill |
| official_website | www.unis.org/admission | supplemental_backfill |
| Admissions - UNIS | www.unis.org/admissions | supplemental_backfill |
| official_website | www.unis.org/student-life | supplemental_backfill |
| official_website | www.unis.org/tuition-and-financial-aid | supplemental_backfill |
| College Counseling - UNIS | www.unis.org/academics/college-counseling | site_scan |
| 2025-2026 school profile PDF | resources.finalsite.net/images/v1766163919/unis/qpzsw0aj4fuoxis343yo/unis-school-profile-2025-2026.pdf | page_scan |
| About United Nations International School - UNIS | www.unis.org/about-unis | supplemental_backfill |
| Tuition & Fees 2025-2026 - UNIS | www.unis.org/admissions/tuition-fees-2025-26 | supplemental_backfill |
| Tuition & Fees 2026-2027 - UNIS | www.unis.org/admissions/tuition-fees-2026-27 | supplemental_backfill |
All Canonical Metrics
| Metric | Value | Evidence |
|---|---|---|
| Grades Served | High School; ninth and tenth grade; eleventh and twelfth grade | Ninth and tenth grade students... All 11th grade students... eleventh and twelfth grade students |
| Lowest Grade | - | High School; ninth and tenth grade; eleventh and twelfth grade |
| Highest Grade | - | High School; ninth and tenth grade; eleventh and twelfth grade |
| Postgraduate Offered | - | High School; ninth and tenth grade; eleventh and twelfth grade |
| Boarding Status | - | - |
| Boarding Status Code | - | - |
| School Type | - | - |
| School Type Code | - | - |
| Enrollment | 522 | 522 Students in the High School |
| Residential Enrollment | - | - |
| Day Enrollment | - | - |
| Student-Teacher Ratio | - | - |
| Founded Year | 1947 | Established in 1947 |
| School Leadership | - | Dan Brenner, PH.D. Executive Director |
| Key Contacts | - | Christine L. Pluta Director of College Counseling 212-584-3149 [email protected] |
| Accreditations | - | UNIS is accredited by the Council of International Schools |
| School Codes | - | CEEB: 333423 |
| AP Courses | - | - |
| Average Class Size | 20 | Average class size: 20 |
| IB Program | Yes | UNIS is one of the founding schools of the International Baccalaureate (IB) and was among the first to award the IB diploma. |
| Honors Program | - | - |
| Advanced Course Notes | All 11th grade students start as IB Diploma (IBDP) candidates and are expected to meet IBDP requirements, including three Higher Level (HL) courses, three Standard Level (SL) courses, and the Core Components. Students are not permitted to take more than three Higher Level subjects. | All 11th grade students start as IB Diploma (IBDP) candidates... including three Higher Level (HL) courses, three Standard Level (SL) courses... Students are not permitted to take more than three Higher Level subjects. |
| Faculty Count | - | - |
| College Counseling Summary | - | - |
| Testing Policy | - | - |
| Testing Policy Code | - | - |
| Average SAT | 1341 | SAT Composite Scores Middle 50%: 1250-1450 Average: 1341 |
| Average ACT | 31 | ACT Composite Scores Middle 50%: 29-33 Average: 31 |
| Matriculation Summary | College Matriculation Classes of 2022 - 2025; Matriculation for Class of 2025: In-state 18%, Out-of-state 42%, International 40%, Private in-state 12%, Private out-of-state 29%. | COLLEGE MATRICULATION Classes of 2022 - 2025... MATRICULATION FOR CLASS OF 2025 In-state (18%) Out-of-state (42%) International (40%) Private in-state (12%) Private out-of-state (29%) |
| Top Colleges | - | Northeastern University 20; New York University 18; McGill University 24; Concordia University 10; University of Toronto 9; Boston University 8; IE University 8; Cornell University 7; Tufts University 7; University of Edinburgh 7; University College London 7; Babson College 6; Penn State University 6; Tulane University 6; Emory University 5; SUNY University at Buffalo 5; Washington University in St. Louis 5; University of Amsterdam 5; University of St Andrews 5; Boston College 4; George Washington University 4; Georgetown University 4; Marist University 4; The New School 4; Princeton University 4; Purdue University 4; Syracuse University 4; University of Chicago 4; University of Colorado, Boulder 4; King's College London 4; University of Warwick 4; Colgate University 3; Connecticut College 3; Elon University 3; Fordham University 3; Skidmore College 3; SUNY University at Albany 3; SUNY Binghamton University 3; SUNY Stony Brook 3; University of California, Davis 3; University of California, Irvine 3; University of California, Los Angeles 3; University of California, San Diego 3; University of Michigan 3; University of Rochester 3; University of Vermont 3; University of Wisconsin 3; Virginia Polytechnic Institute 3; Wake Forest University 3; Yale University 3; University of British Columbia 3; EDHEC Business School 3; London School of Economics 3 |
| States Represented | - | - |
| Countries Represented | 42 | CLASS OF 2026 42 COUNTRIES REPRESENTED |
| Students of Color | - | - |
| International Students | - | - |
| Receiving Financial Aid | - | - |
| Tuition-Free Share | - | - |
| Applicants | - | - |
| Admitted | - | - |
| Matriculated | - | - |
| Admit Rate | - | - |
| Yield Rate | - | - |
| Class Rank Policy | UNIS does not rank students. | UNIS does not rank students. |
| Class Rank Policy Code | - | UNIS does not rank students. |
| Weighted Grades | No | All courses are unweighted and the minimum passing grade is a 3. |
| Weighted Grades Policy | All courses are unweighted and the minimum passing grade is a 3. | All courses are unweighted and the minimum passing grade is a 3. |
| Disciplinary Reporting | - | - |
| Boarding Model | unknown | unknown |
| Selectivity Category | limited_evidence | limited_evidence |
| Academic Rigor Category | very_high | very_high |
| Testing Policy Category | not_reported | not_reported |
| College Counseling Category | extensive | extensive |
| Student Body Reach Category | global | global |
| Access Category | limited_evidence | limited_evidence |
| Outcome Category | strong_outcomes | strong_outcomes |
| Signals | - | Boarding status is not reported in the supplied profile evidence.; Admissions volume, admit rate, yield, and admitted-student counts are not reported; testing context is strong but insufficient by itself for a selectivity deduction.; IB curriculum is central: all 11th grade students start as IB Diploma candidates and are expected to complete three HL courses, three SL courses, and the Core Components.; Class of 2025 had 122 IB Diploma candidates out of 129 students, with 95% receiving the IB Diploma and 41% of diploma recipients earning the bilingual diploma.; Reported testing profile is strong: SAT middle 50% 1250-1450, average SAT 1341; ACT middle 50% 29-33, average ACT 31.; Testing policy for college admission is not reported.; College counseling office has a Director of College Counseling, four Associate Directors of College Counseling, and an administrative assistant listed as key contacts.; Students are limited to 12 U.S. applications, with unrestricted applications outside the U.S., indicating structured college-counseling practices.; Student body reach is global: 94 nationalities and 95 languages schoolwide; Class of 2026 has 42 countries represented.; Financial-aid participation is not directly reported; 29% receiving the UN education grant is an access-related signal but not a reported need-based financial-aid metric.; College outcomes are reported for Classes of 2022-2025, with 100% expected four-year college attendance and matriculation to a broad set of U.S., Canadian, U.K., European, and other international universities.; Matriculation list includes highly selective institutions such as Cornell, Tufts, University College London, Emory, Washington University in St. Louis, Georgetown, Princeton, University of Chicago, UCLA, University of Michigan, Yale, and London School of Economics. |