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ELIGIBILITY
  • Open to New York City students who wish to transfer from their current schools; admission is based on an application/interview process

SITE ACCESSIBILITY
  • Functionally Accessible

SPECIAL EDUCATION SERVICES
  • SETSS
  • Special Class

ELL PROGRAMS
  • ESL

PROGRESS REPORT
YearGrade LevelGrade
2008HST B
2007HS B

QUALITY REVIEW
YearScore
2008Proficient
2007Proficient
IN THEIR OWN WORDS
The mission of Harvey Milk High School (HMHS), a small transfer school, is to establish and promote a community of successful, independent learners by creating a safe educational environment for all young people. HMHS is designed for students in grades 9-12 who have not met success in at least one other high school prior to admission and who want to continue their education in an alternative, small school environment. The school seeks to provide a challenging academic program with all the necessary support systems to foster the development of an individual’s character, self-respect and ability to succeed in a diverse community.

COURSES AND PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS
Programs: Advisory, Mentoring, Peer Education, Dance Arts, Musical Arts, Performance Arts, Theatre, Media Studies, Homework Help Center, College Counseling, Photography, Job Readiness, Student Leadership, Extensive Arts Program taught by professional artists of the community
Language Classes: French, Spanish

PARTNERSHIPS
  • Community-Based Organizations: The Hetrick-Martin Institute
  • Higher Education Institutions: New York University , The Cooper Union
  • Cultural/Arts Organizations: American Museum of Natural History, Studio in a School, Manhattan Theatre Club, Theatre Development Fund (Open Door Scholarship Program), Behind the Book, Facing History and Ourselves
  • Corporate: JP Morgan Chase, Pfizer
EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES
Leadership & Support: HMHS students may choose to participate in a variety of after school programs and services. The Hetrick-Martin Institute (HMI), the school’s affiliated community-based organization, offers after school programs in the arts, music, socialization, health, and counseling, among others. HMI is committed to serving and providing extra support services and resources to all students who are in danger of dropping out of high school and has a long history of working with lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and questioning youth. In addition, HMHS students may also participate in the NYC Mentoring Program, College Preview Program at New York University, Cooper Union’s Saturday Arts Program, and the American Museum of Natural History’s after school science program.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
  • Academic credits required at time of application: • Age 16 – minimum of 6 credits • Age 17 – minimum of 12 credits • Age 18 – minimum of 18 credits (some exceptions are made on a case-by-case basis)
  • Students may obtain an application packet at the reception area at 2 Astor Place, 3rd floor.
  • Applicants will be contacted for an interview and will be required to take a basic skills test.

OPEN HOUSE INFORMATION
Interested applicants may visit the school with their parent or guardian to learn more about the community on Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays during the school year, between the hours of 1 PM and 2 PM.
HIGH SCHOOL DIRECTORY
Harvey Milk High School, DBN 02M586 , Borough of Manhattan