Humanities Preparatory Academy: admissions and school facts
Humanities Preparatory Academy (DBN 02M605) is a New York City public high school in Chelsea-Union Sq, Manhattan with one admissions program. Admission: Screened. Its average SAT is 922 (2024-25), against a median of 871.5 across NYC high schools. 100% of students graduate in four years.
- Programs
- 1
- Average SAT
- 922
- NYC median 871.5
- 4-year graduation
- 100%
- College and career rate
- 83%
- Students
- 235
- Applicants per seat
- 1
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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.
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Focus: Humanities & Interdisciplinary
The school ranks students by its own criteria (usually grades, sometimes attendance and tests). Seats are offered by rank within each priority group.
59 seats · 82 applicants · 1 per seat
About the school
Humanities Preparatory Academy is a nurturing and intellectually rich school community founded in 1996 that offers a philosophical, practical and personalized education to all students. We believe that students learn best through inquiry, discovery and collaboration. Our community is anchored in seven core values, Respect for the Intellect, Commitment to Democracy, Respect for Humanity, Respect for Diversity, Commitment to Peace and Commitment to Justice. We are college preparatory and prepare students for the rigor of college work while they are still in high school. Students experience a full curriculum of mathematics, sciences, arts, music, and humanities.
Courses and languages
AP courses (8): Art History, Biology, Chemistry, English Language and Composition, English Literature and Composition, Environmental Science, Seminar, United States History
Sports and clubs
Girls: Basketball, Bowling, Softball, Tennis, Volleyball
Boys: Baseball, Basketball, Bowling, Soccer, Volleyball, Wrestling
Clubs: Debate Club, National Honor Society, Robotics Team, Finance Club, Studio Art, Music Club, Yoga, Games Club, Jewelry Making Club, Screen Printing Club, School Newspaper/Vox Humana, Student Council, Big Sibling, BIPOC Alliance, Gender Sexuality Alliance (GSA), Restorative Justice Leaders, Cooking Club, Yearbook Committee, Freshman Lunch Club, Travel Club, Fitness Club, Theater Arts Club
Students
- Girls
- 52%
- English language learners
- 5%
- Students with disabilities
- 28%
- Economic need index
- 69%
- Asian
- 7%
- Black
- 17%
- Hispanic
- 56%
- White
- 14%
- Multi-racial
- 3%
- Native American
- 0%
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
- 80%
- Rigorous instruction
- 62%
- Supportive environment
- 66%
- Family and community ties
- 86%
Location and getting there
- Address
- 351 West 18 Street, New York, NY 10011
- Neighborhood
- Chelsea-Union Sq
- Subway
- 1 to 18th St; A, C, E, L to 14th St
- Bus
- M11, M12, M14A-SBS, M14D-SBS, M20, M23-SBS, M55, M7, SIM1C, SIM33C, SIM3C, SIM4C
- School hours
- 9:00 AM – 3:25 PM
- Building access
- Partially Accessible
Where to check and ask
Common questions
How do you get into Humanities Preparatory Academy?
Humanities Preparatory Academy admits students through: Screened. Families apply by ranking programs on one MySchools application; the application closes December 4, 2026 for fall 2027 entry.
How competitive is Humanities Preparatory Academy?
In the Fall 2025 round the school’s programs had 1 applicants per seat. Your real chance also depends on your priority group and admissions method.
What is the average SAT at Humanities Preparatory Academy?
The average SAT was 922 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 Humanities Preparatory Academy?
100% of students graduate in four years, and the college and career rate is 83% (DOE Fall 2025 directory).
Where is Humanities Preparatory Academy and how do you get there?
The school is at 351 West 18 Street, Manhattan. Subway: 1 to 18th St; A, C, E, L to 14th St. Bus: M11, M12, M14A-SBS, M14D-SBS, M20, M23-SBS, M55, M7, SIM1C, SIM33C, SIM3C, SIM4C.
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