High School Information
Apply For High School 10/7-12/3
Register for the SHSAT by 10/7-10/31
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Welcome Letters to access MySchools were provided to families that have not yet created an account. If you need assistance with your Myschools account, please email [email protected]
Families should be using the MySchools Directory to explore the HS programs offered in NYC.
Important Dates
- Tuesday, October 7, 2025: High School Application, LaGuardia Application, and Specialized High Schools Admissions Test (SHSAT) Registration Opens
- Friday, October 31, 2025: SHSAT Registration Closes
- Wednesday, Nov 12, 2025: SHSAT School Day Testing
- Sat / Sun, November 15-16, 2025: SHSAT- Make up Testing (Location TBD)
- Wednesday, December 3, 2025: High School Application Closes
- Thursday, March 5, 2025: High School Offers Available
* Dates subject to change
To Learn about the HS Admissions Please join one of the information sessions. Details below:
Schedule of Events:
- Wednesday, October 15, 5pm to 6pm | High School Admissions General Event for Students with Disabilities. Event held in English and interpretation provided in: Bangla, Chinese (Mandarin), Russian, Spanish and ASL.
- Thursday, October 16, 5pm to 6pm | High School Admissions General Event in Spanish.
- Thursday, October 23, 5pm to 6pm | High Schools Admissions General Event in Chinese (Mandarin).
- Friday, October 24, 3pm to 4pm | High Schools Admissions General Event. Event in English. Interpretation provided in: Korean, Russian, Spanish and Uzbek.
- Thursday, October 30, 6pm to 7pm | The testing Specialized High Schools. Event held in English. Interpretation available in: Chinese (Mandarin), French, Korean, Urdu and American Sign Language (ASL).
HOW TO JOIN ANY EVENT:
- Each event will be hosted live. Join us on Zoom at the event’s start time by visiting: https:/bit.ly/2025FallHSEvents
- Webinar ID: 990 1261 6744
- Passcode: 123456 or
- For phone audio:
- US: +16469313860
- Conference Line: 99012616744#
- Passcode: 123456#
IMPORTANT NOTE: visit schools.nyc.gov/HS where you will find the phone numbers to call for interpretation in each language.
Resources
Please visit the following websites for more information: (Information subject to change)
- MySchoolsDirectory: https://www.myschools.nyc/en/schools/high-school/
- Specialized High Schools: www.schools.nyc.gov/SHS
- Audition: HSAuditions
- Assessments for Screened Schools: Screened Admissions Criteria or Assessments
- Schools that Require Additional Assessments: https://www.schools.nyc.gov/enrollment/enroll-grade-by-grade/high-school/assessments-for-screened-schools
- Sign up for email updates: www.schools.nyc.gov/SignUp
- Admissions Video Series (tutorials): www.schools.nyc.gov/High AND www.schools.nyc.gov/SHS
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I apply for high school?
Families will apply to high school online at MySchools.nyc when the application opens on 10/7. To create an account for MySchools.nyc you will need an account creation code. This code can be found on your Welcome Letter. If you've created an account and do not remember the password you must reset your password. If you no longer have access to the email address you used to set up your account, please contact the school at (718) 375-7635 ext. 1135.
When will Welcome Letters be available?
Welcome Letters will be provided as soon as they are available. If your child does not receive a Welcome Letter, this means they already have an existing account.
I created an account previously, I do not remember my log in information. How can I access MySchools?
If you do not remember the email address used to register for MySchools, please email [email protected]. If you need to reset your password, please visit: https://www.myschools.nyc/en/account/forgot-password/.
What can I do now?
Please explore the MySchools Directory to familiarize yourself with the different programs offered. You should be actively researching schools your child has an interest in. Prepare to visit schools for upcoming open houses and tours. Dates for Open Houses and Tours have been posted on the Class of 2026 Google Classroom.
What is a good school for my child?
There is no simple answer to this question. There are several factors to consider. These include: location, available methods of transportation, admissions method/requirements, your child's interests, your child's gifts and natural aptitudes, your child's average course grades and the size of the school. Families must visit the MySchools Directory and attend open houses/tours to make a well informed decision. Please also visit the school's website that you may be interested in for additional information.
Students who do not have access to MySchools.nyc will receive a Welcome Letters with creation codes soon. If your child does not receive a Welcome Letter, this means there is already an existing account created for your child. If you do not recall the email used to setup your account please email Shakeya Stephenson [email protected].
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Lunch Forms are required to be completed by all students. Information collected from the lunch form may provide students with admissions priority at certain high schools. Please complete the form by visiting 203B for a paper copy.