NEW DESIGN HIGH SCHOOL

NEW DESIGN HIGH SCHOOL is a Title I public high school that is part of the NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT # 2 school district, located in NEW YORK, NY with about 420 students offering grade levels from 9th Grade to 12th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 39 teachers, NEW DESIGN HIGH SCHOOL has a student/teacher ratio of about 10:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

NEW DESIGN HIGH SCHOOL (NDHS), located on Grand Street in New York City’s Lower East Side, is a unique public high school that integrates a traditional academic curriculum with a rigorous professional design education. Founded on the principle that design thinking is a vital skill for 21st-century problem solving, the school encourages students to move beyond rote memorization. Instead, the curriculum emphasizes project-based learning, where students are tasked with solving real-world challenges through research, collaboration, and iterative creative processes.

The school is well-regarded for its collaborative culture, which bridges the gap between academic subjects and the creative industries. Students benefit from partnerships with local designers, artists, and tech professionals, providing them with mentorship and internship opportunities that prepare them for both higher education and the modern workforce. By treating the school environment as a "design studio," NEW DESIGN HIGH SCHOOL fosters a student-centered atmosphere that prioritizes innovation, critical thinking, and the development of a professional design portfolio.

For more information, contact NEW DESIGN HIGH SCHOOL at (212) 475-4148 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.