N.Y.C. Lab School for Collaborative Studies: admissions and school facts
N.Y.C. Lab School for Collaborative Studies (DBN 02M412) is a New York City public high school in Chelsea-Union Sq, Manhattan with 2 admissions programs. Admission: Screened, ASD or ACES program. Its average SAT is 1226 (2024-25), against a median of 871.5 across NYC high schools. 99% of students graduate in four years.
- Programs
- 2
- Average SAT
- 1226
- NYC median 871.5
- 4-year graduation
- 99%
- College and career rate
- 88%
- Students
- 401
- Applicants per seat
- 0–12
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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.
ScreenedM74A
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.
81 seats · 958 applicants · 12 per seat
ASD or ACES programM74Y
A specialized program for students with an IEP (ASD Nest, ASD Horizon or ACES). Eligibility depends on the IEP: ask the school or your IEP team.
0 seats · 5 applicants · under 1 per seat
About the school
Lab learners collaborate, question, reflect, and advocate for their own needs and for the needs of others. Lab is a full-inclusion school in which all classes are comprised of general education and special education students learning together. We are deeply invested in Racial Equity, Social Emotional Learning, and student-centered, project-based Deep Learning that emphasize process over product, depth over breadth, and the growth mindset. At Lab, we are motivated by community, family, love, and joy, rather than competition, profit, and fear. Our relationships are our greatest assets; they undergird academic, social, and emotional development. Diversity in Admissions (DIA): Priority to applicants eligible for free or reduced price lunch for 75% of seats
Courses and languages
Languages: Spanish
AP courses (13): African American Studies, Biology, Calculus AB, Computer Science Principles, English Language and Composition, English Literature and Composition, Environmental Science, Research, Seminar, Spanish Language and Culture, Statistics, United States Government and Politics, United States History
Sports and clubs
Girls: Basketball, Cross Country, Flag Football, Outdoor Track, Soccer, Softball, Tennis, Volleyball
Boys: Baseball, Basketball, Cross Country, Outdoor Track, Soccer
Co-ed: Golf
Clubs: Our clubs are created and led by students. New club proposa, Asian Culture Club, La Alianza, Gender Sexuality Alliance (GSA), Muslim Student Association, Neurodiversity Student Association, Music Club, Student Government, Model UN, Bike Club, Video Game Club, Green Team, Coding Club, Chess Club, Lab Theater Company, Body Positivity, SALT Photography, Hudson River Community Sailing, Lab Report Newspaper
Students
- Girls
- 46%
- English language learners
- 1%
- Students with disabilities
- 26%
- Economic need index
- 54%
- Asian
- 27%
- Black
- 7%
- Hispanic
- 28%
- White
- 32%
- Multi-racial
- 6%
- 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
- 93%
- Rigorous instruction
- 73%
- Supportive environment
- 71%
- Family and community ties
- 87%
Location and getting there
- Address
- 333 West 17 Street, New York, NY 10011
- Neighborhood
- Chelsea-Union Sq
- Subway
- 1 to 18th St; 2, 3, F, M to 6th Av; A, C, E, L to 14th St
- Bus
- M11, M12, M14A-SBS, M14D-SBS, M20, M23-SBS, M55, M7, SIM1C, SIM33, SIM33C, SIM3C, SIM4C, SIM7, SIM9, X27, X28
- School hours
- 8:30 AM – 3:20 PM
- Building access
- Fully Accessible
Where to check and ask
Common questions
How do you get into N.Y.C. Lab School for Collaborative Studies?
N.Y.C. Lab School for Collaborative Studies admits students through: Screened, ASD or ACES program. Families apply by ranking programs on one MySchools application; the application closes December 4, 2026 for fall 2027 entry.
How competitive is N.Y.C. Lab School for Collaborative Studies?
In the Fall 2025 round the school’s programs had from 0 to 12 applicants per seat. Your real chance also depends on your priority group and admissions method.
What is the average SAT at N.Y.C. Lab School for Collaborative Studies?
The average SAT was 1226 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 N.Y.C. Lab School for Collaborative Studies?
99% of students graduate in four years, and the college and career rate is 88% (DOE Fall 2025 directory).
Where is N.Y.C. Lab School for Collaborative Studies and how do you get there?
The school is at 333 West 17 Street, Manhattan. Subway: 1 to 18th St; 2, 3, F, M to 6th Av; A, C, E, L to 14th St. Bus: M11, M12, M14A-SBS, M14D-SBS, M20, M23-SBS, M55, M7, SIM1C, SIM33, SIM33C, SIM3C, SIM4C, SIM7, SIM9, X27, X28.
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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