ESSEX STREET ACADEMY

Essex Street Academy is a small public high school in the Lower East Side in Manhattan.

At Essex Street Academy, we prepare all of our students for success in college and in life by treating them as individuals with specific strengths and needs, and appealing to their intellectual curiosity in our courses. Our emphasis on academic achievement coupled with the emotional support students need to be successful gives graduates from Essex Street Academy the best chance of being successful at the college of their choice.

summer reading for incoming 9th

Welcome to the Class of 2029! This year, all entering 9th grade students at ESA are asked to read 1 book over the summer (or more if you like!) and complete a response to your book. Please find more information about the assignment here.

We Are Hiring!

We are looking for a special educator, math, and f-status computer science teacher to join our staff this year! Please see Join Our Staff for more information.

ESA’s 12th Annual Gala

Join us for ESA’s 12th Annual Gala! Our gala raises funds to support many of the wonderful activities we have at ESA, including the arts programs, trips in the city and abroad, and supplies for teachers! Please click here to buy tickets. Have something to donate? Please contact gala [at] essexstreetacademy.org.

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Support ESA

Your support is needed now more than ever. Please consider donating to ESA today to allow us to continue to offer our students the many enrichment opportunities which make our school so special.