HLS at a Glance

Founded in 2017, Hudson Lab School is located in Hastings-on-Hudson, New York. Our unique setting within a nursing home on a 26-acre campus encourages students to make meaningful connections across generations and with the natural world.

We are committed to building an inclusive community that understands and values the diverse world in which we live. We provide a caring, respectful, and welcoming environment in which to work, play, and learn. We actively seek to attract and retain students, faculty, and staff from a wide range of backgrounds.

48%

STUDENT OF COLOR

8:1

STUDENT:FACULTY RATIO

39%

STUDENTS ON FINANCIAL AID

K-8

GRADES OFFERED

93%

FACULTY w/ ADVANCED DEGREES

Labrador

SCHOOL MASCOT

Diversity

At HLS, we are committed to building an inclusive community that understands and values the diverse world in which we live.

We provide a caring, respectful, and welcoming environment in which to work, play, and learn. We actively seek to attract and retain students, faculty, and staff from a wide range of backgrounds. We continuously strive for growth through professional development and ongoing curriculum review. We promote an appreciation for all people, and we strive to create responsible, global citizens.

Joyful Learning in Every Classroom Every Day

  • Co-teaching teams fuel collaborative creativity, allowing students to harness the power of teamwork and innovation

  • Mixed-age classrooms give children the opportunity to aspire and lead over the years

  • Small, skill-based groups ensure that every child masters foundational skills such as math, reading, and writing at their right pace

  • An hour outdoors each day on the Great Lawn, in the Wild Playspace, or on the Four Square patio energizes students

  • Our specialized programs encompassing hands-on tinkering, nature & gardening, digital arts, intergenerational learning and art serve as catalysts for broadening students' perspectives and deepening their connection to the world and their community

Matriculation

Hudson Lab School offers personalized guidance and support to students and their families throughout the secondary school admissions process. Students from the first graduating class of HLS were admitted to The Harvey School, The Masters School, The Leffell School, The Ursuline School, Montfort Academy and Harvest Collegiate High School.