Admission
High Schools
SHSAT
100

How many High Schools do you put on your High School Applications? 

12

100

Can you name a Performing Art High School in Queens?

Frank Sinatra High School


100

What does SHSAT stand for? 

Specialized High School Admission Test


200

What is a zoned High School?

Students who live in the school's zone have a guarantee or priority to attend. 

200

Name a Highly Competitive High School in Queens? 

Townsend Harris High School

200

How many Specialized High Schools are there? 

There are 9 Specialized High Schools. 

300

During the application period, you can submit your application one of the following three ways? Name at least 1 of the ways. 

  • Online with MySchools
  • Through your school Counselor -Mrs. Rosado
  • Through a Family Welcome Center
300

How many credits do you need to graduate High School? 

44 Credits 

300

What grade are you when you apply to high schools? 

Students apply during eighth grade (or during ninth grade, for tenth grade seats) —students can apply to programs across the City

400

Where is LaGuardia High School located? 

The address is 100 Amsterdam Ave New York, NY 10023 or Lincoln Center 


400

What is the duration of the SHSAT? 

3 hours ( Additional time - 6 Hours) 

500

How many NYS Regents do you need to graduate High School?

5 NYS Regents 

1 English 

1 Social Studies 

1 Math 

1 Science /  1 additional- Foreign Language 

500

Name the Specialized High Schools 






  • Bronx High School of Science.
  • Brooklyn Latin School.
  • Brooklyn Technical High School.
  • Fiorello H. ...
  • High School for Math, Science and Engineering at City College HSMSE 
  • High School of American Studies at Lehman College.
  • Queens High School for the Sciences at York College.
  • Staten Island Technical High School.