New York City Opens 24 New School Buildings For The 2024-2025 School Year

New York City Mayor Eric Adams, Public Schools Chancellor David Banks, and School Construction Authority president and CEO Nina Kubota have announced the opening of 24 new school buildings across the city for the 2024-2025 school year. This K-12 expansion is the largest by seat count by the SCA since 2003, with 11,010 additional seats. The newly adopted 2025-2029 capital plan also provides funding for another 33,417 seats.

The new school buildings are located in four boroughs: nine in Brooklyn, eight in The Bronx, one in Manhattan, and six in Queens. Key features include classrooms equipped with the latest educational technology, flexible space and furniture, and collaborative workspaces.

As part of SCA’s Public Art for Public Schools Program, 21 site-specific pieces of artwork were installed in the new buildings by various artists, created using a wide range of materials.

“Today marks a historic milestone for The Bronx as we celebrate the opening of two new schools that will be cornerstones of academic excellence and innovation,” said Bronx Borough President Vanessa L. Gibson. “These schools are more than just buildings; they are gateways to a brighter future, offering our students pathways to scholarly learning, scholastic achievement, and creative exploration. We are committed to ensuring every child has the opportunity to succeed and reach their full potential, and these new schools are a testament to that promise. Together, we are investing in the future of our borough and empowering the next generation of leaders and visionaries.”