West End Secondary School: admissions and school facts
West End Secondary School (DBN 03M291) is a New York City public high school in Lincoln Square, Manhattan with one admissions program. Admission: Screened. Its average SAT is 1147 (2024-25), against a median of 871.5 across NYC high schools. 100% of students graduate in four years.
- Programs
- 1
- Average SAT
- 1147
- NYC median 871.5
- 4-year graduation
- 100%
- College and career rate
- 89%
- Students
- 726
- Applicants per seat
- 4
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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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Focus: Humanities & Interdisciplinary
The school ranks students by its own criteria (usually grades, sometimes attendance and tests). Seats are offered by rank within each priority group.
82 seats · 343 applicants · 4 per seat
About the school
We promote and support scholarly endeavors through a rich and varied curriculum, emphasizing our core values of creativity, compassion, wonder, and resilience. Through an interdisciplinary approach, utilizing New York City as a learning lab, students experience rigorous coursework through authentic expeditions, which culminate in public presentations of learning. Expeditions engage students in case studies that examine and analyze compelling topics from a variety of perspectives. Our advisory program (Crew) is a unique structure to support student development. It is expected that students work towards achieving an Advanced Regents diploma and have the opportunity to take multiple Advanced Placement (AP) courses through a partnership with AP For All. WESS offers extensive opportunities to participate in sports, clubs, course-related travel, and service learning.
Courses and languages
Languages: Spanish
AP courses (19): Biology, Calculus AB, Chemistry, English Language and Composition, English Literature and Composition, Environmental Science, Human Geography, Macroeconomics, Physics 1, Psychology, Research, Seminar, Spanish Language and Culture, Statistics, Studio Art - 2D, Studio Art - Drawing, United States Government and Politics, United States History, World History: Modern
Sports and clubs
Girls: Indoor Track, Outdoor Track, Volleyball
Boys: Basketball, Indoor Track, Outdoor Track
Clubs: Student Council, Chess, Rock climbing, Debate, WESS Talks, Black Student Union (BSU), Gender Sexuality Alliance (GSA), Model UN, Mindfullness, National Honor Society, Social Justice Club, WESS Side Stories (Newspaper), WESS Player (theater)
Students
- Girls
- 52%
- English language learners
- 2%
- Students with disabilities
- 21%
- Economic need index
- 41%
- Asian
- 7%
- Black
- 12%
- Hispanic
- 30%
- White
- 46%
- Multi-racial
- 5%
- Native American
- 0%
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
- 80%
- Rigorous instruction
- 64%
- Supportive environment
- 56%
- Family and community ties
- 86%
Location and getting there
- Address
- 227-243 West 61St Street, New York, NY 10023
- Neighborhood
- Lincoln Square
- Subway
- 1 to 66th St-Lincoln Center; A, B, C, D to 59th St-Columbus Circle
- Bus
- BxM2, M10, M104, M11, M12, M20, M31, M5, M57, M66, M7, M72
- School hours
- 8:30 AM – 2:50 PM
- Building access
- Fully Accessible
Where to check and ask
Common questions
How do you get into West End Secondary School?
West End Secondary School admits students through: Screened. Families apply by ranking programs on one MySchools application; the application closes December 4, 2026 for fall 2027 entry.
How competitive is West End Secondary School?
In the Fall 2025 round the school’s programs had 4 applicants per seat. Your real chance also depends on your priority group and admissions method.
What is the average SAT at West End Secondary School?
The average SAT was 1147 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 West End Secondary School?
100% of students graduate in four years, and the college and career rate is 89% (DOE Fall 2025 directory).
Where is West End Secondary School and how do you get there?
The school is at 227-243 West 61St Street, Manhattan. Subway: 1 to 66th St-Lincoln Center; A, B, C, D to 59th St-Columbus Circle. Bus: BxM2, M10, M104, M11, M12, M20, M31, M5, M57, M66, M7, M72.
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