Interested Students and Families

OPEN HOUSE EVENTS for the 2026-2027 school year

Hours: 10am to 2 pm for all open house events

September 26

We will be here to welcome you in person but if the rain is too much for you, join us via  ZOOM

Upcoming:

October 24

November 21

March 20

Virtual Event in April

Inquire ?

We will connect you with a counselor

@libertyhsnyc

Requirements

Newly or recently arrived immigrant student in need of a high school, grades 9-12

Current High School multilingual learner that needs a fresh start or desires a stand alone English as a New Language program

7th / 8th Grader searching for a high school that specializes in multilingual education

Ages 14.5 to 18 years old 

 

Bell Schedule

Period

Bell Schedule

1

8:15-8:59

2

9:02 – 9:46

3

9:49 – 10:33

4

10:36 – 11:21

5

11:24 – 12:09

6

12:12 – 12:57

7

1:00 – 1:44

8

1:47 – 2:32

*9

2:35–3:35

* Afterschool: Wednesday, Thursday and Friday.

Registration

Interested Students and Families watch our video. 

Want more information on Liberty High School?

 

Registration takes place Monday through Friday starting at 9 am until 2 pm. Interested students should bring a parent or guardian, transcript from their country or US school, immunization record, and proof of residency. Students should be a recent immigrant or still require ELL services. Minimum age requirement is 14.5 years old. New Immigrants should be able to graduate within four to five years commencing our program. Transfer students requiring ESL should be able to finish with their original graduation cohort or in another year.

Please call our Parent Coordinator for more information about registration: 212.691.0934 extension 1120.

 

Vision and Mission

Vision

Liberty High School aspires to become the premier newcomer school in New York City  in which all students graduate with a well-rounded education and a confirmed post-secondary option. We welcome all students and  provide  a safe, equitable, and supportive learning environment that meets their social and emotional needs. Our goal is to help all students become resilient and confident communicators who can self– advocate for themselves and others.

Mission 

The mission of Liberty High School is to teach, work, collaborate, and learn at the highest levels of excellence to prepare students to be college and career ready. We help students master rigorous content and experiences such as Advanced Placement courses and internships while always maintaining high expectations so that students can thrive in diverse environments. We empower students to use their knowledge to become stewards of society and the world to make it a sustainable and more inclusive place.

For more information on our school, please open the attached documents:

 School_Quality_Snapshot_2017_HST_M550.pdf  

Quality_Review_2018_M550.pdf 

 

 

Directions

Liberty High School can be easily accessed by the A,C,E 14th street subway station, L train at 14th Street, and 1 train at 18th Street.

 

Principal's Message

I am so happy and thrilled to welcome you to Liberty High School Academy for Newcomers. This school is so special to all of us who work here because it is home to students from all over the globe. Liberty's program will get you ready for college and career by focusing every class on language acquisition and content skills. Students are provided with a wide array of activities and opportunities to gain credits. If you are new to the country or are expecting new family members to arrive that still require a high school education please call us for more information. Good Luck to all the students in the NYC DOE.   

Principal's Graduation Address 2017 Graduation Speech 2017.docx Picture 

Story of a Graduate

https://youtu.be/Cw_Nv9UdqUM

Calendar

  • 250 West 18th Street Manhattan 10011

    OPEN HOUSE

    WE invite all interested 8th and 9th grade students interested in transferring or applying to our high school to attend this event. 

    Liberty High School Academy for Newcomers
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