Liberty HS Academy for Newcomers

Newly and 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.

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.

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.

Q: Are you a free public school?

A: Yes, Liberty High School is a FREE New York City Public High 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 credits can I earn in a school year?

A: LHS is a semester high school. There are 8 periods a day, one is lunch. It is possible to earn 7 credits each term.

Q:How many languages are spoken at your school?

A: At any given time we have Wolof, Bambara, Arabic, Chinese, Spanish, French, Urdu, etc...

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

EKwiecien@schools.nyc.gov

Ms. Dubin, ENL Teacher

NDubin2@schools.nyc.gov

Mr. DJ, Robotics and Alumni Coordinator

ZDjamaliddinov2@schools.nyc.gov

On Thursday, September 24, 2026, Liberty's NHS chapter quietly inducted its new members. The ceremony was streamed live for parent and guardians who could not attend. We wish our chapter a very successful school year.

The Running Team, coached by Mr. Cheema and Ms. Toni, are continuing to have its members reach their personal milestones and peak race times, while pushing boundaries by competing in elite invitationals and community events outside of PSAL.