Liberty HS Academy for Newcomers
A SCHOOL FOR MULTILINGUAL LEARNERS
FALL REGISTRATION IS OPEN
OPEN HOUSE!
Become an EAGLE
Multilingual/English Language Learners who want to transfer to LHS need an appointment. You can make one with the Parent Coordinator, Carolina Velasquez via email:CVelasquez2@schools.nyc.gov or by calling 212.691.0934 extension 1120. Transfer students should bring a recent transcript with them. Priority is given to students who have passed one regents exam. Also, LHS is a stand-alone ENL program, we do not offer a bilingual program.
Recently arrived newcomers are welcome to register at LHS, home of the Eagles, at any time during the school year. Newcomers must go to the Family Welcome Centers first and request a referral for Liberty high School Academy for Newcomers.
Interested 7th and 8th grade students who are multilingual are invited to attend our open houses. All the upcoming dates are in the NYC Public Schools High School Directory.
New Student Government 2026-2027
Our new Coordinator of Student Activities, Mrs. Ortiz was able to hold this year's student election in September. We hope an earlier start to student elections will help unite the Senior class and increase event participation. Seydina Sow, former President and pictured in the center, announced the winners. He stayed to help our new government plan for the next cabinet meeting with the Principal. From Left to right: Ana (Vice President), Kiandra (President), Aicha (Treasurer), and Oumou (Secretary).
FAQs
Frequently asked questions...
Q: Are you a public school?
A: Yes, Liberty High School is a FREE New York City Public School located in Manhattan.
Q: What is a transfer high school?
A: A transfer high school is open to any high school student that wants to change high schools and can do so any time during the school year as long as you meet the transfer school's requirements.
Q: Does Liberty have requirements?
A: Yes, students should be a newcomer or recently arrived immigrant who needs to learn English as an additional language. Also, we look at high school transcripts and foreign transcripts to see if you are a good fit for our school.
Q: Is there a uniform?
A: No, but we ask that you dress appropriately.
Q: Are you near a train station?
A: Yes, the A,C, E, L, and 1 are nearby the school.
Q: Is it a shared campus?
A: No, Liberty High School is one building, one school.
Q: Is Liberty High School in the High School Directory for middle school students?
A: YES! We would love to enroll 9th grade ENL students.
Q: Are you at Borough Fairs?
A: Not typically, you should come to our OPEN HOUSES. Dates are in the HS Directory and posted on our website https://www.libertyhsnyc.com. Also, our registration team can visit your school. Just make an appointment. More Below!
Q:Do you offer bilingual programs?
A: No, Liberty is an English as a New Language only program. You will use your home language to speak with classmates, teachers, and staff.
Q:How many languages are spoken at your school?
A: At any given time we have Wolof, Bambara, Arabic, Chinese, Spanish, French, Urdu, etc...
MIDDLE & HIGH SCHOOL FAIRS
Let us know when you are having a middle school or high school fair. We would love to attend. Our registration team will bring informational packets, swag and students. We can even arrange for a student to attend with a specific home language. You can contact our registration team to determine day and time.
Ms. Edyta, Guidance Counselor
Ms. Dubin, ENL Teacher
Mr. DJ, Robotics and Alumni Coordinator
CLUB FAIR
This year LHS hosted its very first club fair. PSAL, LILO, CUTE, MBK, CARFT, LBTQ and many others a created poster and sent a student representative to discuss their club and sponsored activities.
Diversity Tree
Community Building
This September our Diversity Tree was decorated with ornaments depicting our students' home country flag. Together is better!
