Origins High School: admissions and school facts
Origins High School (DBN 22K611) is a New York City public high school in Sheepshead Bay, Brooklyn with 2 admissions programs. Admission: Educational Option (Ed. Opt.), ASD or ACES program. Its average SAT is 818 (2024-25), against a median of 871.5 across NYC high schools. 84% of students graduate in four years.
- Programs
- 2
- Average SAT
- 818
- NYC median 871.5
- 4-year graduation
- 84%
- College and career rate
- 75%
- Students
- 501
- Applicants per seat
- 0–1
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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.
Educational Option (Ed. Opt.)K05A
Focus: Humanities & Interdisciplinary
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.
98 seats · 89 applicants · 1 per seat
ASD or ACES programK05B
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 · 0 applicants · under 1 per seat
About the school
Origins prepares students for success in college by building on strengths and being attentive to individual needs. We make it a priority to know our students and their families through our advisory program. Our inquiry-based curriculum asks students to develop questions, conduct research, and prepare in-depth projects that exhibit their learning. Origins' challenging liberal arts education is grounded in small group work, reading analysis, and an emphasis on writing. Students present portfolios of work to panels of teachers and community members yearly. In addition, our robust arts program offers students multiple outlets for expressing their creativity. At Origins, our students graduate as active, confident learners, and problem-solvers.
Courses and languages
AP courses (5): English Language and Composition, English Literature and Composition, Psychology, Statistics, United States History
Sports and clubs
Girls: Basketball, Bowling, Cross Country, Flag Football, Indoor Track, Lacrosse, Outdoor Track, Softball, Volleyball
Boys: Baseball, Basketball, Bowling, Football, Indoor Track, Outdoor Track, Soccer, Volleyball, Wrestling
Clubs: Art, Dance, Glamour Gals, Green Team & Gardening, Glamour Girls, International Culinary Club, Photography, My Brother's Keeper Chapter, My Sister's Keeper Chapter, National Honor Society, Yearbook, Green Team, Peer Mediators, Gender Sexuality Alliance (GSA)
Students
- Girls
- 46%
- English language learners
- 31%
- Students with disabilities
- 17%
- Economic need index
- 89%
- Asian
- 21%
- Black
- 23%
- Hispanic
- 15%
- White
- 38%
- Multi-racial
- 1%
- Native American
- 2%
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
- 73%
- Rigorous instruction
- 56%
- Supportive environment
- 60%
- Family and community ties
- 85%
Location and getting there
- Address
- 3000 Avenue X, Brooklyn, NY 11235
- Neighborhood
- Sheepshead Bay
- Subway
- Q to Neck Rd (0.9 mi); B, Q to Sheepshead Bay (1.0 mi)
- Bus
- B31, B36, B4, B44, B44-SBS, BM3, BM4
- School hours
- 8:20 AM – 3:11 PM
- Building access
- Fully Accessible
Where to check and ask
Common questions
How do you get into Origins High School?
Origins High School admits students through: Educational Option (Ed. Opt.), 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 Origins High School?
In the Fall 2025 round the school’s programs had from 0 to 1 applicants per seat. Your real chance also depends on your priority group and admissions method.
What is the average SAT at Origins High School?
The average SAT was 818 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 Origins High School?
84% of students graduate in four years, and the college and career rate is 75% (DOE Fall 2025 directory).
Where is Origins High School and how do you get there?
The school is at 3000 Avenue X, Brooklyn. Subway: Q to Neck Rd (0.9 mi); B, Q to Sheepshead Bay (1.0 mi). Bus: B31, B36, B4, B44, B44-SBS, BM3, BM4.
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