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M.S. 245 The Computer School

District 3 · Manhattan · Grades 6 to 8 · 03M245

At a glance

Address
100 WEST 77 STREET, MANHATTAN, NY 10024
Subway
1 to 79th St; 2, 3 to 72nd St; B, C to 81st St - Museum of Natural History
Admissions
Open
Links
School websiteMySchools page

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Tours and open houses · 5 posted

Admissions

For fall 2027 entry · from MySchools, checked October 15

  • The Computer School (M.S. 245) (M245M), M245M

    Open — Students are randomly selected

    Diversity in Admissions: Applicants eligible for free or reduced price lunch will be considered first for 25% of seats. For the remaining 75% of seats, all students will be considered.

Clubs, arts and sports

Music
Exploring Music
Visual & performing arts
Creative Writing, Traditional and Studio Art
STEM
Coding, Game Design, Lego Robotics, LEGO Robotics, Robotics, Robotics, STEM, STEM, Urban Advantage
Sports & fitness
Baseball, Basketball, Cross Country, Flag Football, Kickball, Lacrosse, Soccer, Softball, Table Tennis, Ultimate Frisbee, Volleyball
Academics
Advisory, Algebra I, Library, Middle School Algebra ACC, Middle School Earth & Space Science ACC, Middle School ELA ACC, Middle School Geometry ACC, Social Studies (Middle School Honors), World Languages (Middle School Accelerated), World Languages (Middle School)
Clubs & leadership
Book Club, Book Club, Chess, Debate, Green Team, Leadership, Peer Mediation, Peer Mediation, Service Learning, Spelling Bee, Student Council, Talent Show, Yearbook
Programs
Free After School Program

About the school

The Computer School empowers its diverse student body to reach demanding academic, social, and emotional goals in our student-centered learning environment. Students utilize technology in all subjects, and engage in self-exploration via curricular, extracurricular, and after-school offerings. Parents appreciate our focus and attention to each student's background, special gifts, and learning style. Computer School students make numerous trips to New York City cultural institutions to magnify their learning experiences. Students leave the Computer School exceptionally well-prepared for high school.

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