What are SPECIALIZED High Schools?
The nine (9) Specialized High Schools are one way that New York City supports the educational needs of students who excel academically and/or artistically, including English Language Learners and students with an IEP or 504 Plan.
One (1) Audition High School—Audition to Apply
During the registration and submission periods, you can apply to Fiorello H. LaGuardia High School of Music & Art and Performing Arts by submitting a portfolio and auditioning in a talent area for up to six different studios:
LaGuardia High School also considers students' academic records.
Eight (8) Testing High Schools—Take the SHSAT to Apply
During the registration and testing periods, you can apply to the other eight Specialized High Schools by taking the Specialized High Schools Admissions Test (SHSAT). These schools are:
HIGHLIGHTS:
91% of students feel safe
ADVANCED PLACEMENT (AP) COURSES
French, Italian, Japanese, Latin, Mandarin, Spanish language courses
Digital Photography and Music, Orchestra, Concert Band, Jazz Band, Chorus
Animal Behavior with the Bronx Zoo
Astronomy (planetarium on-site)
Robotics, Chess, Ultimate Frisbee Team!
Approximately 2,981 students go here!
SCHOOL CODE: X89S
HIGHLIGHTS:
97% of students feel safe
French, Japanese, Spanish language courses
Honors-level, AP, and Lehman College courses in all subjects
Constitutional and Criminal Law, Film, Political Science
Architectural History and Drafting, Photography, Drawing and Painting, Journalism, Poetry, Creative Writing, Drama, Acting
Approximately 382 students go here!
SCHOOL CODE: X00S
HIGHLIGHTS:
93% of students feel safe
ADVANCED PLACEMENT (AP) COURSES
French, Italian, Japanese, Mandarin, Spanish language courses
Dance, Drama, Fine Arts, Instrumental Music, Technical Theater, Vocal Music
Basketball, Volleyball, Swimming, Soccer, Bowling, Track (Indoor/Outdoor)
Approximately 2,946 students go here!
SCHOOL CODES: Dance (M80K), Drama (M80N), Fine Arts (M80J), Instrumental Music (M80L), Technical Theater (M80P), Vocal Music (M80M)
** LaGuardia High School requires an audition instead of the SHSAT Exam.
HIGHLIGHTS:
97% of students feel safe
ADVANCED PLACEMENT (AP) COURSES
German and Spanish language courses
Mount Sinai Hospital Science Research Program
College credits through CCNY!
Pre-Engineering program
Design & Drafting, Digital Electronics, Civil Engineering & Architecture
Approximately 485 students go here!
SCHOOL CODE: M00S
HIGHLIGHTS:
95% of students feel safe
ADVANCED PLACEMENT (AP) COURSES
French, German, Japanese, Latin, Mandarin, Spanish language courses
Opportunity to join the Stuyvesant Theater Community or participate in symphonic band and orchestra
Engineering, Robotics, Speech and Debate competitions!
Zoology, Calculus and Software Development
Approximately 3,381 students go here!
SCHOOL CODE: M89S
HIGHLIGHTS:
92% of students feel safe
ADVANCED PLACEMENT (AP) COURSES
Mandarin and Spanish language courses
CUNY College Now
Anime Club, eSports Club & Game Lounge Club, Coding, Debate Club, Chess Club, Dance Club
Opportunity to enter science, mathematics, and technology competitions!
Approximately 480 students go here!
SCHOOL CODE: Q00S
HIGHLIGHTS:
92% of students feel safe
IB Programme
Greek, Latin, Spanish language courses
150 hours of Creativity, Action, and Service (CAS), which may include volunteering or engaging meaningfully with the community outside of school
Approximately 785 students go here!
SCHOOL CODE: K00S
HIGHLIGHTS:
93% of students feel safe
ADVANCED PLACEMENT (AP) COURSES
French, Italian, Mandarin, Spanish language courses
Gateway to Medicine (LIU Pharm D)
Dual enrollment college credits
Social Science Research and Law and Society and Arts + Music program
Approximately 6,040 students go here!
SCHOOL CODE: K89S
HIGHLIGHTS:
97% of students feel safe
ADVANCED PLACEMENT (AP) COURSES
iLearnNYC (online/self-paced)
LEGO Robotics, Electronics, TV Studio Production & Engineering
Pre-Engineering & Computer Science, Psychology, Film, Law, Writing, Arts, Music, Yoga, SAT prep
Russian language courses
Career Talks, Job Shadowing, Internships
Chess, Anime, Dance Club and more!
Approximately 1,335 students go here!
SCHOOL CODE: R89S