James Baldwin School, The: A School for Expeditionary Learning

James Baldwin School, The: A School for Expeditionary Learning (02M313) is a public school in District 2, Hudson Yards-Chelsea-Flatiron-Union Square, Manhattan, serving grades 9–12. Enrollment was 164 students in 2025–26 (NYC DOE).

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At a glance for families

  • Grades served: 9–12
  • Neighborhood: Hudson Yards-Chelsea-Flatiron-Union Square
  • Non-zoned

Locations (1)

James Baldwin School, The: A School for Expeditionary Learning
351 W 18th St, New York, NY 10011, USA
Manhattan, Hudson Yards-Chelsea-Flatiron-Union Square

School Quality

The one thing to remember

Family satisfaction (2026) is 98%, higher than most high schools in the district and citywide.

What the numbers say

  • Trust in teachers (2026) is 98%, higher than most district high schools.
  • English learners rose from 7% in 2023–24 to 9% in 2025–26, a larger increase than at most district high schools.
  • This is a transfer school for students who are behind on credits or have left another high school.

What its own parents say

85%

of parents trust the principal

98%

trust their child's teachers

98%

satisfied with the education overall

NYC School Survey 2026. 41% of families answered — treat as a partial picture.

Regents and graduation

4-year graduation

34%

English Regents pass rate

64%

The James Baldwin School: A School for Expeditionary Learning vs Landmark High School

MeasureThe James Baldwin School: A School for Expeditionary LearningLandmark High School
Enrollment (2025–26)164269
Student–teacher ratio (2025–26)9.38.4
Family satisfaction (2026)98%95%
Principal trust (2026)85%99%
Teacher trust (2026)98%97%
Leadership (2026)94%98%
Distance between schools<0.01 mi

Student body

Enrollment

164 students

9–12 · down 49 over five years

NYC DOE · 2025–26

Students per teacher

9.3

students per teacher

NYC DOE · 2025–26

English learners

9%

was 6% in 2024–25

NYC DOE · 2025–26

Economic need

94% of students live in poverty (2025–26)

Economic need index: 93% — the measure we use to compare similar schools.

NYC DOE · 2025–26

Special education

34%

of students here are in special education

NYC DOE · 2025–26

Student body: 2% White, 58% Hispanic, 2% Asian, 34% Black, 1% multiracial, 53% female, 47% male.

Economic need index: 93% — the measure we use to compare similar schools. It combines measures of students’ economic circumstances; it is not a measure of school quality.

More from the family survey

Leadership
94%
Disability support services
95%
Outreach
98%
Facilities
99%
Parent involvement
96%

NYC DOE · 2026 survey

School zone

NYC DOE · 2024–25

Know before you tour

Admissions

Admissions for NYC public schools go through MySchools. This school has no attendance zone; admission is through MySchools.

Address

351 W 18th St, New York, NY 10011, USA

How to read this page

  • Test scores measure one week in April. They say nothing about the art room, recess or whether your child will be happy. Tour the school.

Source: NYC DOE / NYSED, 2026 · View this school's official NYC DOE School Quality Snapshot

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I apply?

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Quick Facts

What is this provider?

  • Subject: K–12 Schools
  • Sub-Subjects: High School
  • Location: Hudson Yards-Chelsea-Flatiron-Union Square, Manhattan
  • Address: 351 W 18th St, New York, NY 10011, USA