We're not just a High School. We are a Coffee Shop, a Design Shop, a Youth Development Shop, an Event Space, and most importantly a Community.

We love what we do and it shows. With more than 15 years of experience in the field, we're passionate about guiding our students to design their own lives. There’s no challenge too big or too small, and we dedicate our utmost energy to the students we take on.

We're not just a High School. 

We are a Coffee Shop, a Design Shop, a Youth Development Shop, an Event Space, and most importantly a Community.

We love what we do and it shows. With more than 15 years of experience in the field, we're passionate about guiding our students to design their own lives. There’s no challenge too big or too small, and we dedicate our utmost energy to the students we take on.

We're not just a High School. 

We are a Coffee Shop, a Design Shop, a Youth Development Shop, an Event Space, and most importantly a Community.

We love what we do and it shows. With 20 years of experience in the field, we're passionate about guiding our students to design their own lives. There’s no challenge too big or too small, and we dedicate our utmost energy to the students we take on.

Students
Resources
Admissions
Student Life
Encouraging life design

New Design students represent all five boroughs of New York City. Our students are unique artists, designers, poets, singers, scholars and intellectual warriors. Many of our New Design alumni have gone off to great places and are accomplishing great things.
Our Students
Need Resources?
We're here to help

Our teachers, coaches and counselors provide families with resources to help guide students in designing their futures. Families are involved in our student led conferences and Parent Teacher Association. We're available to help you with any questions, please reach out!
Resources
How to Apply
Here's all you do

1. Signup for and login to your MySchools account
2. Apply to up to 12 high schools (including New Design!) in the Fall
3. Receive offer letters and waitlist notifications in the Spring

Note: If you do not submit a high school application, you will get an offer to the high school closest to your home with available seats
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Student life at NDHS

And why you should apply...

New Design students represent all five boroughs of New York City. Our students are unique artist, poets, singers, scholars and intellectual warriors. Many of our New Design alumni have gone off to great places and are accomplishing great things. Find out more in the link below!

Our Students

Resources are Always Available

We're here to help...

Our coaches and teachers provide families with resources to help guide students in designing their futures. Families are involved in our student led conferences and Parent Teacher Association. We're available to help you with any questions, please reach out!

Resources

How to Apply

Easy and quick! Here's all you do


Educational Option Admissions Policy


  • In the fall, access your personalized high school application and submit it online with MySchools Open and NYC MySchools
  • Or through a counselor by Friday, December 6, 2019.
  • You can apply to 12 programs on your application.
  • In March, you will get your high school offer letter, which will include a high school offer and/or any offer(s) to specialized high schools, as well as a list of high schools where you are waitlisted.
  • If you choose to not submit a high school application, you will get an offer to the closest high school program with available seats.

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 The

 Event Space

Rooftop Legends,
Fashion Shows and more! 

We host a number of events throughout the year. Our most popular events have taken on lives of their own; and the best part? We love sharing our space. Find out more about our events and booking your event space with us.

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Visit New Design High School on the Lower East Side of Manhattan, New York

Make an appointment to visit us. 

Mon - Fri
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Sat - Sun
Closed