High School
	Welcome to Elisabeth Irwin High School

High school is probably the most memorable and exhilarating, not to mention demanding and daunting, stage of life. Students discover their voices, identify their passions and talents and formulate their purposes. A high school education is the departure point from which each young adult steps out into the world of higher education, professions, relationships and citizenship.

The high school curriculum is problem-based, inquiry driven and interdisciplinary. Coursework encompasses offerings in seven academic departments and six artistic genres. A less fragmented school day and longer class time blocks allow activities to reach natural conclusions. Students can commit more quality time and energy to their studies, obtain immediate feedback from their teachers and sustain a greater sense of momentum and purpose in their academic life. Classes stress field experiences, laboratory work and research projects.

Educating for democracy is a fundamental part of our core mission. We are proud to be one of the most diverse secondary schools in New York City. Community involvement, volunteer service and active citizenship are hallmarks of school life. Ultimately, each of our students is a unique individual, learner and moral agent. LREI seeks to provide students with opportunities to learn and demonstrate their knowledge in ways that reflect their uniqueness. Our philosophy places students in a position to lead fulfilling, productive and meaningful lives and to pursue their goals with confidence and enthusiasm.