High School for Media and Communications

High schools sit at the intersection of structure and growth. The High School for Media and Communications sits in that zone, offering a rigorous, career-prep focus for students in Washington Heights. Here teens explore digital media, graphic design, video production, broadcast journalism, and live-event management. The school prepares students not just for exams but for careers where storytelling meets technology.

Its Upper Manhattan home is at 549 Audubon Ave, New York, NY 10040—a busy stretch where brick walk-ups flank city sidewalks. The neighborhood has more to offer than textbook settings; it’s the kind of place ideas ricochet between classrooms and curbside benches.

Prep visits usually begin with planners and families calling (212) 927-1841 to schedule talks with counselors or attend open houses where students showcase their latest projects.

Visiting? Plot the route first—search or simply follow directions online. A well-timed walk from the 168th Street stop lets you see exactly how Washington Heights pulses around the school.