2025 High School Admissions Timeline for Students Entering 9th Grade in 2026

Tuesday, October 7, 2025: High School Application & Specialized High Schools Admissions Test (SHSAT) Registration Opens

Friday, October 31, 2025: SHSAT Registration Closes

Wednesday, November 12, 2025:  SHSAT Exam at student’s current middle school

SATURDAY/SUNDAY NOVEMBER 15-16, 2025: SHSAT Testing (8th grade students not participating in school day testing)

Wednesday, December 3, 2025: High School Application Closes 

Thursday, March 5, 2026: High School Offer Release