On West 17th Street, in the bustling neighborhood of Chelsea, sits one of the more progressive schools in Manhattan. The NYC Lab High School for Collaborative Studies builds its mission statement around the power of collaboration, diversity and inclusion.
Social and Emotional Learning is an integral part of education at Lab. It helps students develop social and emotional skills in a safe, caring, well-managed, engaging learning environment. The school has a four-year sequence where each grade level, from ninth through 12th, takes courses varying in core subjects and difficulty, such as Advanced Placement.
Lab Middle School offers exciting and engaging electives such as creative writing, podcasting, band, fashion, photoshop, computer science and Sci-Fi. There are over 30 different school clubs covering sports, music, social issues, gaming, student government, culture and fitness. The school also has paid and unpaid summer opportunities that cover a wide range of interests and subjects.
Students are encouraged to join one or more of the various sports teams like basketball, soccer, volleyball, cross country and tennis. For those who love the performing arts, annual plays and musicals are presented by the Lab School Theatre Company. The NYC Lab Middle School provides guidance counselors, school social workers, and the Substance Abuse Intervention program for emotional support and guidance.
N.Y.C. Lab School for Collaborative Studies
Public High School
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Grade 9-12
333 W 17th St,
New York, NY
New York City Geographic District No. 2
School Details
Head of School
Principal - Ms. Brooke Jackson
Student Teacher Ratio
9:1
Average SAT Score
1300
Average ACT Score
30
Math Proficiency
95%
Reading Proficiency
77%
Average GPA
3.67
Graduation Rate
95%
Niche Grade
A
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B+
B+
B-
B-
Source: Niche
Niche Grade Details
Academics
Average GPA
3.67
Reading Proficiency
77%
Math Proficiency
95%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
9:1
Teachers
46
Full Time Teachers
46
Teachers in First or Second Year
15.4%
College Prep
Average SAT
1300
Math
650
Verbal
640
Average ACT
30
Math
29
English
30
Reading
31
Science
29
Number of AP Courses
6
AP Pass Rate
46.7%
AP Math Enrollment
Very High
AP Science Enrollment
Very High
Other AP Enrollment
Very High
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Low
Boys Athletic Participation
Low
GreatSchools Rating
Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating Details
Teachers and Staff
Students Per Counselor
204:1
Student Diversity
Male
55.9%
Female
44.1%
White
47.1%
Asian or Pacific Islander
24.8%
Hispanic
15.6%
Two or more races
6.3%
Black
5.8%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<1%
School Rankings
#40
Best College Prep Public HS in New York
#47
Best Public HS Teachers in New York
#55
Best Public HS in New York
Specialty School Programs
AP Programs Offered
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
Athletics Program
Colleges Students are Considering
Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
Binghamton University, SUNY
118 Students
New York University
107 Students
Boston University
83 Students
Stony Brook University
80 Students
Syracuse University
73 Students
Cornell University
59 Students
Columbia University
53 Students
Penn State
52 Students
CUNY Baruch College
49 Students
CUNY Hunter College
45 Students
What Students Want to Study
Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Business
91 Students
Psychology
55 Students
Computer Science
44 Students
Political Science and Government
36 Students
Biology
32 Students
Marketing
29 Students
Finance
28 Students
Communications
20 Students
Sociology
20 Students
English
19 Students
This School’s Reviews
Niche Reviews
1/19/2025
I have been at lab for 1 whole school year and on course to complete another, and this school is by far the best school I have been to. I have had access to support whether it be just needing to talk, catch up on work, or stay for extra time on Tuesday to complete tests. This school have shown me that teachers and staff can truly care about their students.
4/20/2020
I liked the activities we had on certain special days to celebrate the school and the world around us. I want the administration to work better on helping minorities feel like they belong.
4/10/2020
It was an overall safe environment that allowed for the free exchange of ideas amongst students and teachers. They consistently provided support through our academic careers and personal lives. All the teachers were passionate about the subjects they taught, encouraging engagement from other students.
GreatSchools Reviews
5/30/2023
good school, many supportive and kind teachers and a decent student population
2/21/2017
I am a parent of a 10th grader. This might have been a rigorous high school at one time; the science and math classes remain challenging, but the teaching in literature is less than mediocre. My child had one essay assigned for ninth grade. In 10th grade, difficult essays were assigned after books w...
8/6/2015
I have been a Lab parent for 8 years and I truly love both schools. It was a shame that the founders, Sheila and Rob split them up right before they retired... My oldest child has graduated, and is loving college. He thrived at both the middle and high school. My other child is entering 10th grade,...
2/18/2015
Lab is a fantastic school that really puts much of its emphasis on creating a safe environment for all students from different socioeconomic backgrounds and orientations. However, the academics is not good. I can say Lab has a very strong and challenging math curriculum, but everything else sucks. N...
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N.Y.C. Lab School for Collaborative Studies is a public school for students in grades 9-12 in New York, NY and is served by the New York City Geographic District No. 2 in New York. The school has a total enrollment of 485 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 9:1. Academic records show that 95% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 77% are proficient in reading. N.Y.C. Lab School for Collaborative Studies has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of A and a GreatSchools Rating of 9 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.67, the graduation rate is 95%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1300 and an ACT score of 30. The average home value in this area is $2,230,891. Discover additional schools in the area, like Landmark High School, Manhattan Village Academy, School of the Future High School, and more. Learn more about what New York has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near N.Y.C. Lab School for Collaborative Studies.