The James Baldwin School: admissions and school facts
The James Baldwin School (DBN 02M313) is a New York City public high school in Chelsea-Union Sq, Manhattan with one admissions program. Admission: Transfer school. Its average SAT is 752 (2024-25), against a median of 871.5 across NYC high schools.
- Programs
- 1
- Average SAT
- 752
- NYC median 871.5
- Students
- 164
- 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.
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Transfer schools are for students already in high school who are over-age or behind on credits. They are not part of the 8th-grade list in the usual way: ask the school how to apply.
20 seats · 11 applicants · 1 per seat
About the school
It is our objective at the James Baldwin School to support all students to find their voice and to speak knowledgeably and thoughtfully on issues that concern their school and their world. Additionally, we aim to provide a haven for students who may have previously experienced school as unresponsive to their needs as individuals. We aid students in this endeavor by personalizing our learning situations; by democratizing and humanizing the school environment; and by creating a âÃÂÃÂtalking cultureâÃÂàâÃÂàan atmosphere of intellectual and emotionally-aware discourse among students and faculty.
Sports and clubs
Girls: Basketball, Bowling, Softball, Tennis, Volleyball
Boys: Baseball, Basketball, Bowling, Soccer, Volleyball, Wrestling
Clubs: Our outside credit offerings and extracurricular programs st, Hudson River Sailing, Project Rousseau, High Line Climate Art, Opening Act, Trans Boxing, The Cipher Group, Possibility Project, Take Two Film Academy, Integral Yoga Institute, American Museum of Natural History, TEU at Barnard College, NYU Law, The Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, & Transgender Community Center
Students
- Girls
- 48%
- English language learners
- 9%
- Students with disabilities
- 34%
- Economic need index
- 93%
- Asian
- 2%
- Black
- 39%
- Hispanic
- 54%
- White
- 3%
- 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
- 82%
- Rigorous instruction
- 55%
- Supportive environment
- 71%
- Family and community ties
- 96%
Location and getting there
- Address
- 351 West 18 Street, New York, NY 10011
- Neighborhood
- Chelsea-Union Sq
- Subway
- 1 to 18th St; A, C, E, L to 14th St
- Bus
- M11, M12, M14A-SBS, M14D-SBS, M20, M23-SBS, M55, M7, SIM1C, SIM33C, SIM3C, SIM4C
- Building access
- Partially Accessible
Where to check and ask
Common questions
How do you get into The James Baldwin School?
The James Baldwin School admits students through: Transfer school. Families apply by ranking programs on one MySchools application; the application closes December 4, 2026 for fall 2027 entry.
How competitive is The James Baldwin 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 James Baldwin School?
The average SAT was 752 in 2024-25, compared with a median of 871.5 across NYC high schools (DOE data, students who took the test).
Where is The James Baldwin School and how do you get there?
The school is at 351 West 18 Street, Manhattan. Subway: 1 to 18th St; A, C, E, L to 14th St. Bus: M11, M12, M14A-SBS, M14D-SBS, M20, M23-SBS, M55, M7, SIM1C, SIM33C, SIM3C, SIM4C.
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