DESIGN
THE NEW
WORLD

New Design High is a New York City public high school where every student becomes a creative leader, empowered to create the future they want to live in.

New Design High is a New York City public high school where students turn ideas into real work and prepare for what comes next.

EXPLORE ADMISSIONS

97%

4-YEAR GRADUATION RATE

vs. 81% CITYWIDE

98%

POSITIVE RESPONSES
ON FAMILY–SCHOOL TRUST

vs. 95% CITYWIDE

Students come to New
Design High with big
potential. They leave
with real opportunities.

LEARNING BY DOING.
DESIGNING WHAT’S NEXT.

Students design and launch products, present their work to industry professionals, and build experiences that open doors, all before they've even graduated. Strong academics and hands-on learning go together, with student wellbeing built into every step, so kids grow at a pace that feels right for them.

DESIGN & CREATE

Turn ideas into real
products and solutions.

INDUSTRY CONNECTIONS

Present to professionals
and get real feedback.

BUILD EXPERIENCES

Graduate with work that
opens doors.

STRONG ACADEMICS

Challenging coursework
that prepares you.

WELL BEING FIRST

Support, balance, and
space to grow.

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.

Learn Our Story

Meet Our Team

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.

Learn Our Story

Meet Our Team

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 over 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.

Learn Our Story Meet Our Team

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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