Choices

High Schools

Types of High Schools in New York City
There are several different types of high schools and high school programs. Some of these programs cater to specific interests and skills; some serve students that are new to the country and others focus on creating certain learning environments.

Career and Technical Education Schools (CTE)

Charter Schools

iZone Schools

Specialized High Schools

–

Specialized High Schools are highly selective public high schools designed to serve the needs of academically and artistically gifted students. There are nine specialized high schools in New York City. At eight of these schools, admission is based on the score attained on the competitive Specialized High Schools Admissions Test (SHSAT). The exception is Fiorello H. LaGuardia High School of Music & Art and Performing Arts (LaGuardia High School) where acceptance is based on audition and a review of academic records. Information about these schools can be found in the Specialized High Schools Student Handbook 2012-2013. Students must be residents of New York City to apply to the Specialized High Schools.

Transfer Schools

–

Transfer Schools are small, academically challenging high schools designed to reengage students who have dropped out or have fallen behind. These schools provide a personalized learning environment and connections to career and college opportunities.

Learn more →

About Us Academics Choices & Enrollment New Students Pre-Kindergarten Elementary Schools Middle Schools High Schools Cover Design Competition Choices Admissions Process Calendar and Events Publications Online High School Directory Other Ways to Graduate Adult & Continuing Education Special Programs Public School Choice Summer School Career and Technical Education Schools in the Community Offices & Programs Rules & Policies Student Support, Safety & Activities Performance & Accountability	Choices High Schools Types of High Schools in New York City There are several different types of high schools and high school programs. Some of these programs cater to specific interests and skills; some serve students that are new to the country and others focus on creating certain learning environments. Career and Technical Education Schools (CTE) + Career and Technical Education Schools (CTE) integrate rigorous academic study with workforce skills in specific career pathways. Students participate in programs that meet business and industry standards. Students receive instruction in an industry-related area like computer graphics, veterinary science, restaurant management, carpentry & nursing, among many others. They have the opportunity to graduate high school with industry-specific competencies and skills that lead to postsecondary education, further industry training and/or entry into the workforce. Through these programs, students can earn the Regent's Diploma with a Technical Endorsement. Learn more → Charter Schools + Charter Schools are independent public schools, governed by their own not-for-profit Board of Trustees, which operate on the terms of five-year performance contracts known as charters. All students eligible for admission to a traditional public school can apply to a charter school. Students are admitted through a lottery, but charter schools do give preference to siblings of students already enrolled in the school and students living in the charter school's district. Learn more → iZone Schools + iZone Schools incorporate new strategies, tools and technologies to personalize learning around the needs, motivations and strengths of individual students. This gives students the opportunity to work in ways that best suit their learning style, be it one-on-one with a teacher, in small groups, in teacher-led online environments, or through internships. Technology is used to provide real-time data to support student's learning, to learn from experts from around the world, and to offer additional courses, including college level, credit recovery, elective, and language courses, with the guidance and support of a classroom teacher. Educational tools and strategies vary by school. Interested students or parents should contact each school directly to learn more about the programs that are offered. Learn more → Specialized High Schools – Specialized High Schools are highly selective public high schools designed to serve the needs of academically and artistically gifted students. There are nine specialized high schools in New York City. At eight of these schools, admission is based on the score attained on the competitive Specialized High Schools Admissions Test (SHSAT). The exception is Fiorello H. LaGuardia High School of Music & Art and Performing Arts (LaGuardia High School) where acceptance is based on audition and a review of academic records. Information about these schools can be found in the Specialized High Schools Student Handbook 2012-2013. Students must be residents of New York City to apply to the Specialized High Schools. Transfer Schools – Transfer Schools are small, academically challenging high schools designed to reengage students who have dropped out or have fallen behind. These schools provide a personalized learning environment and connections to career and college opportunities. Learn more →