Independence High School: admissions and school facts
Independence High School (DBN 02M544) is a New York City public high school in Clinton, Manhattan with one admissions program. Admission: Transfer school. Its average SAT is 727 (2024-25), against a median of 871.5 across NYC high schools.
- Programs
- 1
- Average SAT
- 727
- NYC median 871.5
- Students
- 263
- 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.
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Focus: Humanities & Interdisciplinary
Transfer schools are for students already in high school who are over-age or behind on credits. They are not part of the 8th-grade list in the usual way: ask the school how to apply.
24 seats · 2 applicants · under 1 per seat
About the school
Independence High School is a transfer high school, serving students seeking a small, caring environment with high academic standards. We offer the opportunity for accelerated credit accumulation and a high level of individualized instruction. Every student receives personalized counseling, with an advisor who helps them achieve goals and set post-secondary plans. Our community is actively engaged in helping students maintain academic excellence, foster self-esteem, and make healthy decisions. We nurture a passion for learning and problem-solving using Restorative Practices in an environment built on high accountability and support. Families maintain a high level of engagement with the school. Students participate in field trips, college visits, and career fairs. Our Learn to Work program offers paid internship opportunities and career certifications.
Courses and languages
Languages: Spanish
AP courses (3): Computer Science Principles, Psychology, Spanish Language and Culture
Sports and clubs
Clubs: LGBTQ club, Recording Studio, School Store, Chess Club, ReDesign Club, COSA, Engineering Club, Anime Club, Video game club
Students
- Girls
- 43%
- English language learners
- 27%
- Students with disabilities
- 35%
- Economic need index
- 95%
- Asian
- 0%
- Black
- 35%
- Hispanic
- 61%
- White
- 3%
- 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
- 95%
- Rigorous instruction
- 58%
- Supportive environment
- 72%
- Family and community ties
- 77%
Location and getting there
- Address
- 850 10Th Avenue, New York, NY 10019
- Neighborhood
- Clinton
- Subway
- 1, A, B, C, D to 59th St-Columbus Circle; E to 50th St; N, Q, R to 57th St
- Bus
- BxM2, M10, M104, M11, M12, M20, M31, M5, M50, M57, M66, M7
- School hours
- 8:25 AM – 2:45 PM
- Building access
- Partially Accessible
Where to check and ask
Common questions
How do you get into Independence High School?
Independence High School admits students through: Transfer school. Families apply by ranking programs on one MySchools application; the application closes December 4, 2026 for fall 2027 entry.
How competitive is Independence High School?
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 Independence High School?
The average SAT was 727 in 2024-25, compared with a median of 871.5 across NYC high schools (DOE data, students who took the test).
Where is Independence High School and how do you get there?
The school is at 850 10Th Avenue, Manhattan. Subway: 1, A, B, C, D to 59th St-Columbus Circle; E to 50th St; N, Q, R to 57th St. Bus: BxM2, M10, M104, M11, M12, M20, M31, M5, M50, M57, M66, M7.
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