Union Square Academy for Health Sciences: admissions and school facts
Union Square Academy for Health Sciences (DBN 02M533) is a New York City public high school in Gramercy, Manhattan with 3 admissions programs. Admission: Educational Option (Ed. Opt.). Its average SAT is 894 (2024-25), against a median of 871.5 across NYC high schools. 97% of students graduate in four years.
- Programs
- 3
- Average SAT
- 894
- NYC median 871.5
- 4-year graduation
- 97%
- College and career rate
- 88%
- Students
- 527
- Applicants per seat
- 1–2
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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.)A33A
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.
78 seats · 59 applicants · 1 per seat
Educational Option (Ed. Opt.)A33B
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.
50 seats · 79 applicants · 2 per seat
Educational Option (Ed. Opt.)A33C
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.
Seats and applicants are not published for this program.
About the school
This is a small CTE high school with big dreams of helping students prepare for health careers not only in pharmacy, dentistry, and Diagnostic Medicine, but also in many other science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) areas. The focus on STEM helps students market their skills in the growing job industries. Our unique project-based instructional approach uses activities that engage students' interest and motivation as they solve problems using an inquiry approach. These activities are designed to answer a question or solve a problem and generally reflect the types of learning and work people do in the everyday world outside the classroom. We are part of the Career Readiness and Modern Youth Apprenticeship (CRMYA) pilot, which helps us support career readiness for all our students. We have courses that help our ninth and tenth graders explore their career interests and develop...
Courses and languages
Languages: Spanish
AP courses (12): Biology, Computer Science A, English Language and Composition, English Literature and Composition, European History, Pre-Calculus, Psychology, Spanish Language and Culture, Statistics, United States Government and Politics, United States History, World History: Modern
Sports and clubs
Girls: Basketball, Softball, Volleyball
Boys: Baseball, Basketball, Handball, Soccer, Volleyball
Clubs: Board Game Club, Basketball Club, Cinema Club, Creative Wellness Club, Dance Team, Equity Team, Get Fit Club, Hip Hop, Key Club, Martial Arts Club, Movie Club, Photography Club, Step Team, Student Government, Track Club, Video Game Club
Students
- Girls
- 70%
- English language learners
- 7%
- Students with disabilities
- 12%
- Economic need index
- 85%
- Asian
- 14%
- Black
- 15%
- Hispanic
- 59%
- White
- 9%
- 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
- 89%
- Rigorous instruction
- 59%
- Supportive environment
- 65%
- Family and community ties
- 81%
Location and getting there
- Address
- 40 Irving Place, New York, NY 10003
- Neighborhood
- Gramercy
- Subway
- 4, 5, 6, L, N, Q, R to 14th St-Union Square
- Bus
- BM1, BM2, BM3, BM4, BxM10, BxM6, BxM7, BxM8, BxM9, M1, M101, M102, M103, M14A-SBS, M14D-SBS, M15, M15-SBS, M2, M23-SBS, M3, M34-SBS, M34A-SBS, M55, M8, M9, QM21, SIM10, SIM11, SIM1C, SIM3, SIM31, SIM33, SIM33C, SIM3C, SIM4C, SIM6, SIM7, SIM9, X27, X28, X37, X38, X63, X64, X68
- School hours
- 8:20 AM – 2:41 PM
- Building access
- Partially Accessible
Where to check and ask
Common questions
How do you get into Union Square Academy for Health Sciences?
Union Square Academy for Health Sciences 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 Union Square Academy for Health Sciences?
In the Fall 2025 round the school’s programs had from 1 to 2 applicants per seat. Your real chance also depends on your priority group and admissions method.
What is the average SAT at Union Square Academy for Health Sciences?
The average SAT was 894 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 Union Square Academy for Health Sciences?
97% of students graduate in four years, and the college and career rate is 88% (DOE Fall 2025 directory).
Where is Union Square Academy for Health Sciences and how do you get there?
The school is at 40 Irving Place, Manhattan. Subway: 4, 5, 6, L, N, Q, R to 14th St-Union Square. Bus: BM1, BM2, BM3, BM4, BxM10, BxM6, BxM7, BxM8, BxM9, M1, M101, M102, M103, M14A-SBS, M14D-SBS, M15, M15-SBS, M2, M23-SBS, M3, M34-SBS, M34A-SBS, M55, M8, M9, QM21, SIM10, SIM11, SIM1C, SIM3, SIM31, SIM33, SIM33C, SIM3C, SIM4C, SIM6, SIM7, SIM9, X27, X28, X37, X38, X63, X64, X68.
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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