Liberty High School Academy for Newcomers

Liberty High School Academy for Newcomers (02M550) is a public school in District 2, Hudson Yards-Chelsea-Flatiron-Union Square, Manhattan, serving grades 9–12. Enrollment was 348 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)

Liberty High School Academy for Newcomers
250 West 18 Street
Manhattan, Hudson Yards-Chelsea-Flatiron-Union Square

School Quality

The one thing to remember

Trust in teachers (2026) is 98%, higher than most district high schools.

What the numbers say

  • Family satisfaction (2026) is 97%, higher than most district high schools.
  • Trust in principal (2026) is 99%, higher than most high schools in the district and citywide.
  • English learners make up 88% of students in 2025–26, a higher share 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

99%

of parents trust the principal

98%

trust their child's teachers

97%

satisfied with the education overall

NYC School Survey 2026. 31% of families answered — treat as a partial picture.

Regents and graduation

4-year graduation

47%

English Regents pass rate

49%

Algebra I Regents pass rate

45%

Geometry Regents pass rate

14%

Living Environment Regents pass rate

48%

Global History Regents pass rate

48%

U.S. History Regents pass rate

66%

Earth Science Regents pass rate

32%

Liberty High School Academy for Newcomers vs N.Y.C. Lab School for Collaborative Studies

MeasureLiberty High School Academy for NewcomersN.Y.C. Lab School for Collaborative Studies
Enrollment (2025–26)348401
Student–teacher ratio (2025–26)12.48.8
Family satisfaction (2026)97%95%
Principal trust (2026)99%97%
Teacher trust (2026)98%96%
Leadership (2026)97%98%
Distance between schools0.1 mi

Student body

Enrollment

348 students

9–12 · up 86 over five years

NYC DOE · 2025–26

Students per teacher

12.4

students per teacher

NYC DOE · 2025–26

English learners

88%

was 87% in 2024–25

NYC DOE · 2025–26

Economic need

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

Economic need index: >95% — the measure we use to compare similar schools.

NYC DOE · 2025–26

Special education

2%

of students here are in special education

NYC DOE · 2025–26

Student body: 6% White, 62% Hispanic, 3% Asian, 30% Black, 0% multiracial, 37% female, 63% male.

Economic need index: >95% — 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
97%
Outreach
95%
Facilities
94%
Parent involvement
86%

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

250 WEST 18 STREET

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 · School information · View this school's official NYC DOE School Quality Snapshot

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I apply?

Admissions for NYC public schools go through MySchools.

Quick Facts

What is this provider?

  • Subject: K–12 Schools
  • Sub-Subjects: High School, Public Charter School
  • Location: Hudson Yards-Chelsea-Flatiron-Union Square, Manhattan
  • Address: 250 West 18 Street