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Liberty High School Academy for Newcomers
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
Start Your Journey Here
Liberty High School Academy for Newcomers is a premier New York City public high school serving students in grades 9 through 12. Dedicated to empowering newly or recently arrived immigrant students and multilingual learners, we welcome students as young as 14.5 into a supportive, personalized environment. We offer a rigorous academic curriculum featuring a variety of Advanced Placement courses. Our English Language students surpass the city average on the New York State English Language Arts exam required for graduation. Celebrating our community's linguistic strengths, we proudly award the most Seals of Biliteracy in our district. With a dedicated college office and advisor providing individualized attention, we ensure every student is prepared to earn their New York State Diploma and succeed in higher education.
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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
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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.
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.
Calendar
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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
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
