The College Academy: admissions and school facts
The College Academy (DBN 06M462) is a New York City public high school in Washington Heights N., Manhattan with 4 admissions programs. Admission: Educational Option (Ed. Opt.), Language criteria, ASD or ACES program. Its average SAT is 827 (2024-25), against a median of 871.5 across NYC high schools. 96% of students graduate in four years.
- Programs
- 4
- Average SAT
- 827
- NYC median 871.5
- 4-year graduation
- 96%
- College and career rate
- 82%
- Students
- 367
- 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.)M32A
Focus: Science & Math, 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.
47 seats · 36 applicants · 1 per seat
Language criteriaM32B
Focus: Humanities & Interdisciplinary
Admits by program criteria: home language, English level, years in the US and similar.
24 seats · 34 applicants · 1 per seat
Who can apply: Open only to New York City residents living in the continental United States four years or fewer who currently identify as English Language Learners per New York City Department of Education guidelines scoring at the Entering, Emerging, or Transitioning levels on the NYSESLAT, NYSITELL, or LAB-R.
Educational Option (Ed. Opt.)M32C
Focus: Computer Science & Technology
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.
24 seats · 24 applicants · 1 per seat
ASD or ACES programM32Y
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 · 1 applicants · under 1 per seat
Who can apply: Open to students currently enrolled in the ACES (Academics, Career, and Essential Skills) program. If you are applying to ACES programs for the first time, please discuss with your IEP team, visit schools.nyc.gov/SpecializedPrograms for the application, and contact ACESprograms@schools.nyc.gov with questions.
About the school
The College Academy is a preparatory school dedicated to providing students with rigorous academics and small class sizes. Each student receives personalized attention, guidance, and support to reach their individual post secondary goals. Located on the George Washington Campus in Washington Heights, students have access to Advanced Placement (AP) and College Courses to earn free college credits in their junior and senior year. TCA offers tracks in varied academic areas, with fun, engaging extra-curricular activities, sports, and field trips to support all levels of students in reaching their potential. The goal of TCA is to develop a community of literate, self-reliant, high achieving students who are able to transfer their knowledge and skills to real life situations and are prepared to succeed.
Courses and languages
Languages: Spanish
AP courses (8): Biology, Calculus AB, Computer Science A, English Language and Composition, English Literature and Composition, Spanish Language and Culture, Studio Art - 2D, United States History
Sports and clubs
Girls: Basketball, Flag Football, Indoor Track, Outdoor Track, Soccer, Softball, Swimming, Volleyball
Boys: Baseball, Basketball, Football, Indoor Track, Outdoor Track, Soccer, Swimming, Volleyball
Clubs: Art, Band, Music, Choir, Drama, Film, Dance, National Art Honor Society, Chess, Video Game Club, Anime, Newspaper Club, Reading/Book Club, Creative Writing, Yearbook Committee, Photography, Student Council, Technology & Digital Design, Peer Mediation, Gender Sexuality Alliance (GSA), Big Brother Big Sister, National Honor Society, Robotics, STEM club, Computer Science, coding, PSAL Sports including Varsity & JV Baseball, Softball, Football, Flag Football, Swimming, Cycling, Volleyball, Indoor Track, Outdoor Track, Wrestling, Soccer, and a brand new weight room, and more!
Students
- Girls
- 42%
- English language learners
- 37%
- Students with disabilities
- 22%
- Asian
- 1%
- Black
- 9%
- Hispanic
- 88%
- White
- 1%
- Multi-racial
- 1%
- 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
- 87%
- Rigorous instruction
- 58%
- Supportive environment
- 67%
- Family and community ties
- 83%
Location and getting there
- Address
- 549 Audubon Avenue, New York, NY 10040
- Neighborhood
- Washington Heights N.
- Subway
- 1 to 191st St; A to 190th St
- Bus
- Bx18A, Bx18B, Bx40, Bx42, Bx7, BxM1, M100, M101, M3, M4, M98
- School hours
- 8:10 AM – 3:20 PM
- Building access
- Partially Accessible
Where to check and ask
Common questions
How do you get into The College Academy?
The College Academy admits students through: Educational Option (Ed. Opt.), Language criteria, 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 The College Academy?
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 The College Academy?
The average SAT was 827 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 The College Academy?
96% of students graduate in four years, and the college and career rate is 82% (DOE Fall 2025 directory).
Where is The College Academy and how do you get there?
The school is at 549 Audubon Avenue, Manhattan. Subway: 1 to 191st St; A to 190th St. Bus: Bx18A, Bx18B, Bx40, Bx42, Bx7, BxM1, M100, M101, M3, M4, M98.
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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