High Schools

High School Admissions

 

Upcoming events and deadlines

February 9 Specialized High School Open Houses
February 22 * Specialized High School Open Houses
February 23 * LaGuardia Open House
February 25 *   New High Schools Choice Forms and Specialized Round student decisions are due back to counselors.    









* These dates have been update in response to the snow storm and citywide school closures on Wednesday, February 10.

Visit our Calendar and Events page for more details about upcoming high school admissions events and deadlines.

Directory of New High Schools Opening in September 2010 

The entire New High Schools Directory is available on our Publications page.

You may also view the pages for new high schools located in each borough:

Bronx - New High Schools
Brooklyn - New High School
Manhattan - New High Schools
Queens - New High Schools

2010 Directory Cover Design Competition

All high school students are invited to participate in the 2010 Directory Cover Design Competition. 12 semi-finalists will work with a graphic designer at the Cooper-Hewitt National Design Museum. Three winning designs will be chosen from the 12 semi-finalists. 

Submissions are due by Friday, February 12, 2010. For details about the requirements, prizes, and other aspects of the competition, read the flyer and specifications below.

  Submission Label & Competition Flyer

Design Specifications: guidelines, theme, formatting requirements, tips, etc.  

    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 review the Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ), read about your choices and how the admissions process works.