East Side Community School: admissions and school facts
East Side Community School (DBN 01M450) is a New York City public high school in East Village, Manhattan with one admissions program. Admission: Screened with assessment. Its average SAT is 1021 (2024-25), against a median of 871.5 across NYC high schools. 95% of students graduate in four years.
- Programs
- 1
- Average SAT
- 1021
- NYC median 871.5
- 4-year graduation
- 95%
- College and career rate
- 91%
- Students
- 711
- Applicants per seat
- 4
Free. Enter your academic group and borough, and the estimate takes your priorities into account.
How to get in
Seats and applicants are from the DOE directory for the Fall 2025 admissions round. Rules can change: confirm them on MySchools.
Screened with assessmentM58A
Focus: Humanities & Interdisciplinary
The school runs its own assessment (essay, test or interview), scores it and ranks students. Each school's format is different.
75 seats · 272 applicants · 4 per seat
- Essay100%
About the school
We are a small college preparatory school that takes pride in our engaging and challenging curriculum. In our small classes, our students creatively apply what they learn to complete interesting, relevant and rigorous projects. Our teachers know our students well and provide the support they need to succeed. Because we believe that it is important for students to discover and develop their passions, we offer our students an amazing amount of extracurricular activities and travel opportunities that they enjoy tremendously. East Side is a great setting for students who are interested in being part of a vibrant and diverse community that focuses on academic, social, and emotional growth.
Courses and languages
Languages: Spanish
AP courses (5): Biology, Calculus AB, Computer Science Principles, English Language and Composition, English Literature and Composition
Sports and clubs
Girls: Basketball, Soccer, Softball, Volleyball
Boys: Baseball, Basketball, Soccer
Clubs: Chess, Debate, Model U.N, School Newspaper, Science, Student Council, National Honors Society, College Now, Brotherhood, Sisterhood, Morgan Stanley Mentoring, Baruch STEP, Asian American, Biobus Science Explorers, Gender Sexuality Alliance (GSA), Asian Students Association, Black Student Association, Jewish Students Association, Latinx Students Association, Green Team, Literacy Leaders, Activist/Upstander Club, PrincipalâÂÂs Book Club, Coding, Film, The Moth, internships, and much more, SCHOOL SPORTS, Dance, baseball, basketball, crew, cycling, flag football, rock climbing, running club, soccer, softball, skateboarding, snowboarding, table tennis, and volleyball, PSAL SPORTS - GIRLS, Basketball, Soccer, Softball, Volleyball, PSAL SPORTS - BOYS, Baseball
Students
- Girls
- 45%
- English language learners
- 1%
- Students with disabilities
- 33%
- Economic need index
- 68%
- Asian
- 5%
- Black
- 19%
- Hispanic
- 57%
- White
- 14%
- Multi-racial
- 4%
- Native American
- 1%
What the school community says
Share of positive answers in the 2026 NYC School Survey. This is a DOE survey, not a rating from us.
- Students feel safe
- 90%
- Rigorous instruction
- 62%
- Supportive environment
- 70%
- Family and community ties
- 90%
Location and getting there
- Address
- 420 East 12 Street, New York, NY 10009
- Neighborhood
- East Village
- Subway
- 6 to Astor Place; L to 1st Av
- Bus
- M1, M101, M102, M103, M14A-SBS, M14D-SBS, M15, M15-SBS, M2, M23-SBS, M3, M8, M9
- School hours
- 8:40 AM – 3:30 PM
- Building access
- Partially Accessible
Where to check and ask
Common questions
How do you get into East Side Community School?
East Side Community School admits students through: Screened with assessment. Families apply by ranking programs on one MySchools application; the application closes December 4, 2026 for fall 2027 entry.
How competitive is East Side Community School?
In the Fall 2025 round the school’s programs had 4 applicants per seat. Your real chance also depends on your priority group and admissions method.
What is the average SAT at East Side Community School?
The average SAT was 1021 in 2024-25, compared with a median of 871.5 across NYC high schools (DOE data, students who took the test).
What is the graduation rate at East Side Community School?
95% of students graduate in four years, and the college and career rate is 91% (DOE Fall 2025 directory).
Where is East Side Community School and how do you get there?
The school is at 420 East 12 Street, Manhattan. Subway: 6 to Astor Place; L to 1st Av. Bus: M1, M101, M102, M103, M14A-SBS, M14D-SBS, M15, M15-SBS, M2, M23-SBS, M3, M8, M9.
Other high schools nearby
Sources: NYC DOE Fall 2025 admissions directory, DOE InfoHub demographics 2025-26, SAT 2024-25, NYC School Survey. School Match is not affiliated with NYC Public Schools. How we calculate chances, and how accurate they are