NYC iSchool: admissions and school facts

NYC iSchool (DBN 02M376) is a New York City public high school in SoHo-Tribeca, Manhattan with one admissions program. Admission: Screened with assessment. Its average SAT is 1114 (2024-25), against a median of 871.5 across NYC high schools. 98% of students graduate in four years.

Programs
1
Average SAT
1114
NYC median 871.5
4-year graduation
98%
College and career rate
86%
Students
459
Applicants per seat
9
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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.

Screened with assessmentM52A

Focus: Humanities & Interdisciplinary

The school runs its own assessment (essay, test or interview), scores it and ranks students. Each school's format is different.

93 seats · 861 applicants · 9 per seat

Selection criteria
  • Online Admissions Activity100%

About the school

NYC iSchool is dedicated to equipping students with the skills necessary for success and leadership in the 21st century. The iSchool program is designed to offer students opportunities to engage in meaningful work that has relevance to them and the world, with the choice and responsibility to determine their high school experience, and unique structures to support their development.

Courses and languages

Languages: Spanish

AP courses (5): Calculus AB, Calculus BC, English Language and Composition, Spanish Language and Culture, United States History

Sports and clubs

PSAL teams

Girls: Basketball, Bowling, Cross Country, Indoor Track, Softball

Boys: Baseball, Basketball, Bowling, Cross Country, Handball, Indoor Track

Clubs: Black Student Union, Anime Club, Creative Writing Club, Gender Sexuality Alliance (GSA), iCare Community Service Club, iNews Club, Model UN, Gardening Club, Magazine Design Club, iSchool Latinx Student Association, Helping Hands Club, and Sewing Club. Clubs are subject to change per year based

Students

Girls
54%
English language learners
1%
Students with disabilities
24%
Economic need index
55%
Asian
8%
Black
10%
Hispanic
39%
White
33%
Multi-racial
6%
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
67%
Supportive environment
75%
Family and community ties
84%

Location and getting there

Address
131 Avenue Of The Americas, New York, NY 10013
Neighborhood
SoHo-Tribeca
Subway
1 to Canal St; 6, J, Q, Z to Canal St (UL); B, D, F, M to Broadway-Lafayette St; C, E to Spring St; N, R to Prince St
Bus
BxM18, M1, M20, M21, M55, SIM1, SIM1C, SIM33, SIM33C, SIM34, SIM3C, SIM4C, SIM7, SIM9, X27, X28
School hours
9:00 AM – 3:20 PM
Building access
Not Accessible

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Where to check and ask

Official page on MySchoolsSchool websiteAdmissions email

Common questions

How do you get into NYC iSchool?

NYC iSchool 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 NYC iSchool?

In the Fall 2025 round the school’s programs had 9 applicants per seat. Your real chance also depends on your priority group and admissions method.

What is the average SAT at NYC iSchool?

The average SAT was 1114 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 NYC iSchool?

98% of students graduate in four years, and the college and career rate is 86% (DOE Fall 2025 directory).

Where is NYC iSchool and how do you get there?

The school is at 131 Avenue Of The Americas, Manhattan. Subway: 1 to Canal St; 6, J, Q, Z to Canal St (UL); B, D, F, M to Broadway-Lafayette St; C, E to Spring St; N, R to Prince St. Bus: BxM18, M1, M20, M21, M55, SIM1, SIM1C, SIM33, SIM33C, SIM34, 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