High School For Climate Justice: admissions and school facts
High School For Climate Justice (DBN 02M655) is a New York City public high school in Yorkville, Manhattan with one admissions program. Admission: Educational Option (Ed. Opt.). Its average SAT is 861 (2024-25), against a median of 871.5 across NYC high schools. 72% of students graduate in four years.
- Programs
- 1
- Average SAT
- 861
- NYC median 871.5
- 4-year graduation
- 72%
- College and career rate
- 58%
- Students
- 391
- Applicants per seat
- 0
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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.
Educational Option (Ed. Opt.)M40A
Focus: Health Professions
Educational Option: the school takes students of mixed levels. About 16% of seats go to high-scoring students, 68% to mid-range and 16% to lower-scoring; a random number decides within each category.
119 seats · 40 applicants · under 1 per seat
About the school
At the High School for Climate Justice, we provide a rigorous & culturally responsive academic curriculum in a supportive environment that elevates student voice and facilitates opportunities for students to grow and become agents of change in their communities. Students at the High School for Climate Justice engage in rigorous coursework and curriculum that are grounded in Culturally-Responsive practices. Classes seek to build community by embracing individual identity through carefully crafted learning experiences, thoughtful text-selection, and meaningful reflection. Teachers work collaboratively to plan interdisciplinary units that highlight our Climate Justice grade themes and reveal the interconnectedness of the various academic disciplines. With a focus on Criticality, students become the agents of change in their own education, our school, and their communities.
Courses and languages
Languages: Spanish
AP courses (5): Biology, English Literature and Composition, Environmental Science, Psychology, United States History
Sports and clubs
Girls: Soccer, Softball, Volleyball
Boys: Baseball, Basketball, Soccer
Clubs: Anime Club, Art Club, Band/Choir Club, Big Brother/Big Sister, Bike Club, Center for Urban Pedagogy (CUP) Program, Chess Club, Crochet Club, Dance Club, Explore Urban Spaces Club, Fashion Club, Film Club, Gender Sexuality Alliance (GSA), Music Production Club, Philosophy Club, Podcasting Club, Pono Sanctuary Visits, Resilient Schools Consortium, SAT Prep, Theater Club and Tutoring, and Student Council, Culture Building: Fall Outdoor Social, Halloween Festival, Thanksgiving Pie Party, Winter Concert & Cocoa, Ice Skating, and Spring Field Day
Students
- Girls
- 50%
- English language learners
- 9%
- Students with disabilities
- 27%
- Economic need index
- 93%
- Asian
- 3%
- Black
- 22%
- Hispanic
- 67%
- White
- 5%
- Multi-racial
- 0%
- 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
- 87%
- Rigorous instruction
- 49%
- Supportive environment
- 58%
- Family and community ties
- 80%
Location and getting there
- Address
- 320 East 96 Street, New York, NY 10128
- Neighborhood
- Yorkville
- Subway
- 6 to 96th St
- Bus
- BxM1, BxM10, BxM6, BxM7, BxM8, BxM9, M101, M102, M103, M106, M15, M15-SBS, M31, M86-SBS, M96, M98
- School hours
- 9:00 AM – 3:20 PM
- Building access
- Not Accessible
Where to check and ask
Common questions
How do you get into High School For Climate Justice?
High School For Climate Justice admits students through: Educational Option (Ed. Opt.). Families apply by ranking programs on one MySchools application; the application closes December 4, 2026 for fall 2027 entry.
How competitive is High School For Climate Justice?
In the Fall 2025 round the school’s programs had 0 applicants per seat. Your real chance also depends on your priority group and admissions method.
What is the average SAT at High School For Climate Justice?
The average SAT was 861 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 High School For Climate Justice?
72% of students graduate in four years, and the college and career rate is 58% (DOE Fall 2025 directory).
Where is High School For Climate Justice and how do you get there?
The school is at 320 East 96 Street, Manhattan. Subway: 6 to 96th St. Bus: BxM1, BxM10, BxM6, BxM7, BxM8, BxM9, M101, M102, M103, M106, M15, M15-SBS, M31, M86-SBS, M96, M98.
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