High School Admissions
In New York City, students apply in the fall to high school during their 8th grade year. For more information visit High School Enrollment Page
High School Admissions Timeline 2024-2025
Tuesday, October 1, 2024: High School Application, LaGuardia Application, and Specialized High Schools Admissions Test (SHSAT) Registration Opens
Friday, October 18, 2024: SHSAT Registration Closes
Wednesday, October 30, 2024: SHSAT School Day Testing
Sat / Sun, November 16-17, 2024: SHSAT Testing (8th grade students not participating in school day testing)
Wednesday, December 4, 2024: High School and LaGuardia Applications Close
Sat / Sun, December 7-8, 2024: SHSAT Testing (9th grade students)
Thursday, March 6, 2025: High School Offer Release
