LREI | High School | Grades 9-12

Admissions

LREI seeks to enroll students who are bright, curious, motivated and who show strong academic promise. The School is committed to creating an environment that is reflective of the wider community by enrolling students from diverse religious, ethnic, racial, and economic backgrounds and gender identities. Creating this diverse student body fosters opportunities for deeper cultural learning and understanding.

We Are LREI

Welcome to LREI. We are now, as we have always been, guided by our school's mission. As a truly progressive school community, we never shy away from the challenges and the possibilities of change and growth. It is this bold, experimental, progressive vision of education that continues to inspire and guide the LREI community today. What we did yesterday, what we are doing today, and what we will do tomorrow are all a part of a coherent 14-year experience inspired by our mission.

Academics

Since its founding, the LREI experience has been grounded in progressive principles that shape the design of program in each of our divisions. These principles place students at the center of their learning experiences, call on us to narrow the distance between the world around students and their school experiences, and engage learners in authentic problem solving on a daily basis. Our mission driven approach informs all aspects of our 14-year experience.

Life @ LREI

Our founding ideals of learning that is grounded in experience, inquiry, collaboration, growth and active democratic citizenship inform every aspect of daily life at LREI. LREI truly is a community of learners; it is a place where students, faculty and families come together each day in the spirit of creativity, collaboration and consequence.

Our Community

LREI is a community built on understanding and respect for others. Like New York City, we are diverse in every sense of the word. We are scientists, artists, historians and more. We embody a wide range of interests, beliefs, family structures and backgrounds. We thrive on the unique ideas and perspectives each person brings to the school.

List of 8 items.

Application
To begin the application process for academic year 2020-2021:
- Complete an online application in Ravenna (available after Labro Day) by the deadline of December 1, 2019. There is a non-refundable application fee of $75. An application fee reduction is available upon request. Please contact the Admissions Office for the fee reduction code.
- After submission, your application will be processed within 5 business days.
If you experience any technical difficulties with the online application please contact help@ravennasolutions.com.
Student Essay

LREI participates in the ISAAGNY common application essay. For students applying to high school there are five essay options, available through the online application. Please choose ONE of the essays and respond in under 500 words.

The essay provides an opportunity for us to learn about the applicant as well as to assess the development of his/her writing skills. It is expected that applicants write all essays independently, without the assistance of a parent, teacher, tutor, etc. Please submit your essay in Ravenna by the application deadline: January 15, 2020.

If you experience any technical difficulties with the online application please contact help@ravennasolutions.com.
Student & Parent Interviews
Once we have processed your application:
- The Admissions Office will call you to schedule appointments for the student and parent interviews.
- All applicants and their parent(s) will have an interview with a member of the Admissions Committee.
Students are encouraged to bring a sample of academic work (e.g. portfolio, essay, musical recording, project) or item of personal significance to discuss with their interviewer.
Tours & Open Houses

We encourage all interested families to attend a morning tour or an evening open house (Fall only) to inform their school decision. High school applicants are encouraged to attend these events with their parents. An application is not required to tour the school.

SPRING TOURS: Reservations Required - Schedule your visit online. New users will need to create a Ravenna login to access events.

Tuesday, May 7, 9:00 - 10:30 am

Friday, May 10, 9:00 - 10:30 am

Tuesday, May 14, 9:00 - 10:30 am

High School Tours are conducted at 40 Charlton Street, between Sixth Avenue and Varick Street.

(Fall Tour and Open House dates to be released shortly.)
Testing
LREI requires that all high school applicants complete either the ISEE or the SSAT admissions test.
- To schedule the ISEE, please visit the Educational Records Bureau (ERB) website or call ERB at 212-672-9800. Please select LREI as a school to receive your student's scores by entering our school code: 336195. To schedule the SSAT, please visit the SSAT website or call SSAT at 609-683-4440. Please type LREI into the search bar and select LREI as a school to receive your student's scores.
Admissions testing should be completed as early as possible, but no later than January 15, 2020. If you have questions regarding testing or about receiving a fee waiver please contact the High School Admissions Office.
Official Transcript & Teacher Recommendations
An official school transcript is required for all High School applicants.
- Please submit the Transcript Request Form, available in Ravenna, to the applicant's current school after November 15, 2019.
- Official transcripts must be sent from the applicant’s current school directly to LREI by
  January 15, 2020.
Candidate Evaluation Forms:
- In Ravenna, please delegate the Candidate Evaluation forms to the applicant's current teachers/school after November 15, 2019.
- Candidate Evaluation Forms are confidential and must be sent directly from the applicant’s current teacher(s) to LREI by January 15, 2020.
The Transcript Request Form and Candidate Evaluation Forms are included in the online application.

If you experience any technical difficulties with the online application please contact help@ravennasolutions.com.
Financial Aid

We offer financial aid to students in our Fours through Twelfth Grade. Financial aid decisions are made independently of admissions decisions, and awards are based solely on financial need. All financial information submitted is kept confidential. Applicants interested in applying for financial aid should check the appropriate box on the application. Financial aid applications are due December 15, 2019. For more information, please visit the Financial Aid page.
Decisions & Notifications

Admissions decisions are based on the written application, interview, school records, student visit and test information as required. Decision notifications will be posted on Ravenna according to the guidelines set by the Independent Schools Admissions Association of Greater New York (ISAAGNY). Notifications will be sent via email from hs-admissions@lrei.org. Please set your email account to accept emails from this address as well as admissions@lrei.org .

Our Partners: