The Heritage School: admissions and school facts
The Heritage School (DBN 04M680) is a New York City public high school in East Harlem South, Manhattan with one admissions program. Admission: Educational Option (Ed. Opt.). Its average SAT is 808 (2024-25), against a median of 871.5 across NYC high schools. 91% of students graduate in four years.
- Programs
- 1
- Average SAT
- 808
- NYC median 871.5
- 4-year graduation
- 91%
- College and career rate
- 48%
- Students
- 206
- Applicants per seat
- 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.)M97A
Focus: Health Professions
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.
63 seats · 39 applicants · 1 per seat
About the school
The Heritage School, founded in 1996, is a partnership between the New York City Department of Education and Teachers College, Columbia University. We are a small learning community that fosters the development of respectful citizens and leaders who possess the academic and social skills as well as the habits of mind to be successful in higher education and the world beyond. In addition to our comprehensive curriculum, The Heritage School is fortunate to be in a building and neighborhood that is immersed in culture, community, and pride.
Courses and languages
Languages: Spanish
AP courses (3): English Literature and Composition, Environmental Science, United States History
Sports and clubs
Girls: Basketball, Flag Football, Golf, Outdoor Track, Soccer, Softball, Volleyball
Boys: Baseball, Basketball, Bowling, Football, Outdoor Track, Soccer, Volleyball, Wrestling
Clubs: Financial Literacy, Monroe College partner school, Electrical/Plumbing/OSHA/C+/Carpentry/Nursing certifications
Students
- Girls
- 42%
- English language learners
- 6%
- Students with disabilities
- 33%
- Economic need index
- 94%
- Asian
- 1%
- Black
- 33%
- Hispanic
- 63%
- White
- 0%
- 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
- 84%
- Rigorous instruction
- 49%
- Supportive environment
- 57%
- Family and community ties
- 86%
Location and getting there
- Address
- 1680 Lexington Avenue, New York, NY 10029
- Neighborhood
- East Harlem South
- Subway
- 6 to 103rd St
- Bus
- BxM1, BxM10, BxM11, BxM2, BxM3, BxM4, BxM7, M1, M101, M102, M103, M106, M15, M15-SBS, M2, M3, M4, M96, M98
- School hours
- 8:25 AM – 3:05 PM
- Building access
- Partially Accessible
Where to check and ask
Common questions
How do you get into The Heritage School?
The Heritage School admits students through: Educational Option (Ed. Opt.). Families apply by ranking programs on one MySchools application; the application closes December 4, 2026 for fall 2027 entry.
How competitive is The Heritage School?
In the Fall 2025 round the school’s programs had 1 applicants per seat. Your real chance also depends on your priority group and admissions method.
What is the average SAT at The Heritage School?
The average SAT was 808 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 Heritage School?
91% of students graduate in four years, and the college and career rate is 48% (DOE Fall 2025 directory).
Where is The Heritage School and how do you get there?
The school is at 1680 Lexington Avenue, Manhattan. Subway: 6 to 103rd St. Bus: BxM1, BxM10, BxM11, BxM2, BxM3, BxM4, BxM7, M1, M101, M102, M103, M106, M15, M15-SBS, M2, M3, M4, M96, M98.
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