High Schools


The 2008-09 High School Admissions process is underway!

Important Information

All 8th grade and first-time 9th grade students who are residents of New York City are eligible to take the Specialized High Schools Admissions Test (SHSAT).  The deadline to meet with your school's guidance counselor and register your child for the SHSAT is October 8.  For more information, please see the Specialized High Schools Handbook
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All current 8th grade students and first-time 9th grade students who are residents of New York City are eligible to participate in the high school admissions process.  All eligible public, private or parochial school students who wish to attend a New York City public high school must submit an application for admission.   

Helpful Resources and Information

High school publications, including the Specialized High Schools Handbook and the online searchable high school directory, are available on our Publications page, in English and translated versions.

Be sure to read about your choices and how the admissions process works.

Visit our Calendar and Events page to find out about upcoming high school admissions events and deadlines.

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Borough High School Fair Flyer


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Summer Workshop Handouts
This document is a compilation of the handouts distributed at our summer workshop series. The handouts cover six topics: Specialized High Schools; Performing Arts High Schools and Preparing Auditions/Arts Portfolios; Large Academic Comprehensive High Schools;  Career and Technical Education (CTE) High Schools; Small High Schools and Charter Schools; and The Next Steps in the High School Admissions Process.


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