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About Washington Irving Campus High School

Welcome to the Washington Irving Campus High School venue page. Located at 40 Irving Place in New York, NY 10003, this multi-school campus is a hub for student performances and community events. The central auditorium hosts regular performances and guest artist appearances, reflecting the campus’s long-standing ties to the arts and education. While there is no on-site parking, guests can rely on nearby street parking and public garages. The campus sits just steps from Union Square, with convenient access to multiple subway lines and bus routes, making it easy to secure your seats for events of all sizes.

Whether you’re attending a student performance, a community concert, or a special event at this historic site, you’ll find straightforward ticket purchasing and practical information right here. Think of us as your insider friend in the business—helpful, reliable, and never pushy.

Venue specifics: Washington Irving Campus High School is a multi-school campus housing Gramercy Arts High School, High School for Language and Diplomacy, International High School at Union Square, Union Square Academy for Health Sciences, Academy for Software Engineering, Success Academy Union Square, and a Young Adult Borough Center. The campus opened as Washington Irving High School and transitioned to its current multi-school setup, with the last class graduating in 2015. The central auditorium, located on the second level, hosts student performances and external artist events. For attendees, the theater experience is complemented by nearby dining and comfortable lodging options.

  • Seating and accessibility: The auditorium is the main performance space on campus with seating on the second level. No publicly published seating chart is available, so seating specifics (great seats / the section you want placeholders) may be provided at purchase or on arrival.
  • Parking: There is no on-site campus parking. Look for nearby street parking or public garages in the area. Check street signage for rules and time limits.
  • Transit and access: The venue is near Union Square with easy access from multiple subway lines (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, N, Q, R, W) and several bus routes. Consider public transit to avoid parking challenges and for a smoother arrival.
  • Nearby hotels: Within walking distance are W New York – Union Square and The New York EDITION. These properties offer modern rooms and convenient access to the campus and surrounding dining options. For guaranteed booking and trustworthy options, we highlight official hotel pages and partner recommendations below.
  • Nearby dining: Union Square and the surrounding Flatiron/Gramercy area offer a range of casual to upscale dining. Look for neighborhood favorites and affiliate partner recommendations for a quick, reliable dining plan before or after events.

Affiliate partner recommendations to consider for hotels and nearby dining are provided to help you plan a smooth visit. If you need help securing tickets or coordinating an itinerary for event days, we’re here to help—like having a friend on the inside.

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Seating, Parking & Venue Information

  • Address: 40 Irving Place, New York, NY 10003.
  • Campus type: Washington Irving Educational Campus, housing five NYCDOE high schools (Gramercy Arts High School, High School for Language and Diplomacy, International High School at Union Square, Union Square Academy for Health Sciences, Academy for Software Engineering) and one charter school (Success Academy Union Square), plus a Young Adult Borough Center program.
  • History: Operated as Washington Irving High School until 2008; renamed/repurposed as a multi-school campus; last Washington Irving High School class graduated in 2015.
  • Enrollment: 1,775 students enrolled as of September 2015; campus enrollment exceeds 2,800 across six schools as of 2021.
  • Auditorium: central campus auditorium with seating on the second level; regularly used for student performances and outside artist events; no publicly published seating chart.
  • Notable events: auditorium hosts performances; exterior of the building was used in the TV show Head of the Class.
  • Transit: near Union Square; access via multiple subway lines (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, N, Q, R, W) and several bus routes.
  • Parking: no on-site campus parking; available options include nearby street parking and public garages in the area.
  • Nearby hotels: W New York – Union Square (201 Park Ave S) and The New York EDITION (5 Madison Ave) are within walking distance.