2024-2025 Registration
In New York City, students apply to high school during their 8th grade year. Current first-time 9th grade students can also participate in high school admissions. Learn more on NYC Department of education site by clicking here and scroll down for the latest information and updates.
Applying to High School in New York City? Welcome! In this video we will walk you through the Admission process.
Who Can Apply
To apply to high school, you must be both of the following:
A current NYC resident
A current eighth grade or first-time ninth grade student
All of the following students are welcome to apply: Current public district and charter school students, private or parochial school students, students with disabilities, students with accessibility needs, students learning English, students from immigrant families, students in temporary housing, LGBTQ and gender nonconforming students, and students with children.
How To Apply
During the application period, this is how to apply:
Use MySchools(Open external link) to explore high school options, and talk with your school counselor to decide which 12 programs to include on your application. Applying to 12 programs, all of which you'd be happy to attend, makes it more likely that you'll get an offer to a program of your choice!
Submit your high school application online with MySchools.
Need language support? You can apply in English, Spanish, Chinese, Bengali, Russian, Arabic, Urdu, Haitian Creole, Korean, or French in MySchools(Open external link). If you would like to apply using another language, call us at 718-935-2009, or contact a Family Welcome Center and ask for an interpreter.
Questions? We're here to help: Talk to your school counselor or contact a Family Welcome Center.
PICK OUR SCHOOL & APPLY TODAY!
Happening Next
Fall 2024 Admissions Timeline*
Below are the application open, close, and offer release dates. These dates are for students who are applying during the 2023-2024 school year for admission in the 2024-2025 school year.
*Please note: These dates are subject to change. Any changes will be announced and communicated directly to families. Sign up for updates here(Open external link).
High School Admissions
Tuesday, October 3, 2023: High School Application & Specialized High Schools Admissions Test (SHSAT) Registration Opened
Friday, October 27, 2023: SHSAT Registration Closes
Friday, December 1, 2023: High School Application Closes
Thursday, March 7, 2024: High School Offer Release
Create your MySchools account (Open external link) now so you'll be ready to register and apply. Need help?
Watch the "How to Create Your MySchools Account" video in the playlist linked here or talk to your child’s school counselor.
If your child attends a private or parochial school or is currently homeschooled, contact a Family Welcome Center.
For more information, please see the NYC Department of Education Website.
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