James Baldwin School, The (02M313) 
351 West 18 Street, Manhattan, NY 10011, Manhattan
Phone: 212-627-2812
Hours: -
School Website: https://www.thejamesbaldwinschool.org
NYCDOE Website: https://www.myschools.nyc/en/schools/high-school/02M313/
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School Leader: Melissa Jacobs (mjacobs26@schools.nyc.gov)
Parent Coordinator: Domenica A Torres Caballer (dtorrescaballero@schools.nyc.gov)
Respect for All Liaison: Kelly Brown (kbrown29@schools.nyc.gov)
Sexual Harassment Prevention Liaison: Kelly Brown (kbrown29@schools.nyc.gov)
504 Coordinator: Tanell Pendleton (tpendleton4@schools.nyc.gov)
504 Coordinator: Houdda Balouch (hbalouch@schools.nyc.gov)
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About
It is our objective at the James Baldwin School to support all students to find their voice and to speak knowledgeably and thoughtfully on issues that concern their school and their world. Additionally, we aim to provide a haven for students who may have previously experienced school as unresponsive to their needs as individuals. We aid students in this endeavor by personalizing our learning situations; by democratizing and humanizing the school environment; and by creating a talking culture an atmosphere of intellectual and emotionally-aware discourse among students and faculty.
Reports: School Budget | Room Utilization
Academic Highlights: Performance-Based Assessment Tasks (PBATs)
Other Features: 10th Grade Seats Available, College Trips, Computer Science Coursework, Expert College and Career Advisor On Staff, Paid Internships, Virtual/Hybrid
School Features:
Performance Assessment School, which base graduation requirements on the successful completion of performance assessments in major subject areas in lieu of one or more Regents exams
Offers 10th Grade Seats
Transfer School, which serve students aged 16 to 21 who have fallen behind in credits or left school for an extended period of time
School whose primary location is co-located with another school
Guidance Counselors, Social Workers, Bilingual Guidance Counselors
Upcoming Events
September 17, 2025 @ 6:00 pm Virtual Open House 
- September 22, 2025 @ 4:00 pm In-Person Open House
- September 29, 2025 @ 4:00 pm In-Person Open House
- October 1, 2025 @ 6:00 pm Virtual Open House
AP Courses, Languages, Sports, Art
This school is part of a PSAL team comprised of the following schools:
Hudson High School of Learning Technologies (02M437)
Humanities Preparatory Academy (02M605)
James Baldwin School, The (02M313)
Landmark High School (02M419)
Manhattan Business Academy (02M392)
Quest to Learn (02M422)
Program Details
10th Grade seats available
- (Group 1) New York City residents
School Student & Admissions Statistics
Total Offers
This data was gathered from various NYC DOE reports: https://infohub.nyced.org/reports/students-and-schools/school-quality/information-and-data-overview
Survey Summary & Data (2024-25)
Note: Yellow bars indicate city-wide averages for the associated category
Academic Summary & Data (-1-0)
School Demographics (2024-25)
Female 53.40%
Black 34.20%
Hispanic 57.80%
White 2.50%
Other 3.60%
This data was gathered from the NYC DOE's demographic snapshots: https://infohub.nyced.org/reports/students-and-schools/school-quality/information-and-data-overview
IEP Statistics (-1-)
This data was gathered from the NYC DOE's yearly quality reports: https://infohub.nyced.org/reports/students-and-schools/school-quality/school-quality-reports-and-resources
Special Education Programs & Services (2024-25)
| Program | Fully Receiving | Partially Receiving | Not Receiving |
| Integrated Co-Teaching Services | 41 (89%) | <=5 (?) | <=5 (?) |
| SETSS | 0 (0%) | 0 (0%) | <=5 (100%) |
| Service | Fully Receiving | Partially Receiving | Not Receiving |
| Counseling Services | >5 (94%) | N/A (N/A) | <=5 (6%) |
| Occupational Therapy | <=5 (100%) | N/A (N/A) | 0 (0%) |
| Speech-Language Therapy | 13 (100%) | N/A (N/A) | 0 (0%) |
| Transportation | Number Receiving |
| Curb to School | <=5 (?) |
| Stop to School | 0 (0%) |
| Unassigned | <=5 (?) |
This data was gathered from the NYC DOE's Special Education Reports: https://infohub.nyced.org/reports/government-reports/special-education-reports
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