City As School

City As School fits into the neighborhood as a public high school where teens hone their interests before college, offering a hands-on approach that feels different from most standard programs. Three floors across the building serve specialized studios in music production, digital media, culinary arts, and design, alongside classrooms for traditional subjects. Life-skills seminars and site-based internships let students pair theory with actual workplaces around the West Village, a perk many local families come to appreciate.

You’ll find City As School at 16 Clarkson St, a tight block where the subway’s murmur meets brick sidewalks and storefront tables. A quick call puts you through to the front desk: (212) 337-6800. Need the map yourself? Pull up the directions here—just drop in the starting point and click.