Overview
A community-centered school
Marta Valle High School was a New York City public high school in Community School District 1, identified by the district code 01M509. Located on the Lower East Side, it was one of several small schools that shared facilities and served the surrounding community.
Like many District 1 schools, Marta Valle was part of an approach to public education that emphasized smaller learning communities within the neighborhood — schools close to the families they served.
Timeline
Key moments
Marta Valle High School operated as a District 1 public high school, sharing its Lower East Side building with other small schools in the community.
The New York City Department of Education advanced a proposal to merge and re-site Marta Valle High School with University Neighborhood High School. The proposal drew public comment from the community and local elected officials during the review.
Effective July 1, 2020, the standalone Marta Valle High School was merged into University Neighborhood High School, and its programs were consolidated at that school.
Community Voice
A transition watched closely
As with many school-consolidation decisions in New York City, the 2020 merger was a subject of public discussion. Community members and local elected officials shared their views during the Department of Education’s review process, raising questions about how best to support students through the transition to University Neighborhood High School.
Where things stand today
Marta Valle High School’s programs are now part of University Neighborhood High School. For enrollment or records, the NYC Department of Education is the place to start.
Records & Enrollment