New Design High
M512 — Lower East Side, NYC
A creative, community-driven public high school where students design their own futures.
Grades 9–12 • 96% 4-year graduation rate • Serving all five boroughs since 2003
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About Our School
Where every student designs their future.
Founded in 2003 on the Lower East Side, New Design High School is a public 9–12 school that blends rigorous academics with hands-on design programs. From fashion and graphic design to early-college courses, we prepare students for college, careers, and civic life.
Our 8:1 student-to-staff advisory model ensures every student is known, supported, and challenged to grow. With students from all five boroughs, we’re a community of artists, scholars, and innovators.
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What We Offer
Our Programs
Where creativity meets real-world skills.
Design for Life
A four-year advisory program where students explore passions, set goals, and build portfolios—all while earning up to 12 college credits through partnerships with Hunter College and NEON.
ExploreDesign Programs
From fashion shows to graphic design, students master the creative process and produce professional-quality work for their portfolios.
See Our WorkWork-Based Learning
Paid internships, student-run coffee shop, and partnerships with DYCD’s Learn and Earn program prepare students for careers in hospitality, education, and beyond.
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Upcoming Events
School events, PTA meetings, and important dates — all in one place.
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children's future.
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