Independence high school NYC

Independence High School is a New York City transfer school working with students ages seventeen to twenty-one, specializing in credit accumulation in a supportive environment.

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No School: April Vacation

Monday, April 14th 

to 

Friday, April 18th


School Resumes on 

Monday, April 21st

at 8:25am



interested in joining independence high school? 

Registration

Open Houses will resume on Wednesday May 7th for students who wish to apply for Summer School and Fall trimester.


Open Houses occur between 9:00am-12:00pm


Please bring a copy of your most recent transcript, immunization record and  IEP or 504 if applicable.


If you have already filled out the application and were placed our waiting list you will receive a call inviting you to come in for an interview.


If you have not yet filled out the application, please do so here before attending the Open House. 


After filling out the application, PLEASE DO NOT WAIT FOR A CALL, you can attend any of the open houses.


Every Student MUST be accompanied by a parent or guardian for the interview.



Open House Dates:

May 7th, 2025

May 14th, 2025

May 28th, 2025

June 4th,2025

June 11th, 2025


 

If you have any specific questions, please email Ms. Lewis at NLewis35@schools.nyc.gov


We are a trimester school with rolling admissions, but we strongly encourage students to apply prior to the start of each term. (Trimesters begin September, December, March)

Independence High School is seeking transfer applicants who are committed to maintaining 80% or higher attendance and who will contribute to a positive and peaceful school community. We consider all applicants on a case-by case basis.

If you are interested in applying to Independence High School

please fill out this form 

Guidance 

Please stop by our office (Guidance Suite) or join our Google Classroom with code qjjdwtk for information on:

Contact Info

850 10TH AVENUE, NEW YORK, NY 10019

PHONE: 212-262-8067  

 FAX: 212-262-8110


Transit Directions:

59th St. Columbus Circle stop on the ACBD1 

57th and 7th stop on the NQRW

7th Ave on the BDE


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