1) High School of American Studies at Lehman College
2925 Goulden Ave., Bronx
Enrollment……………………..376
Graduation rate……………99%
Average SAT score…………2013/2400
College Readiness Index … 99%
Post-secondary enrollment rate………………….. 100%
Admissions: Test-based. Applicants are required to take the city’s Specialized High Schools Admissions Test. Admissions decisions are based on applicants’ scores.
This school focuses on the study of American history while preparing students for a competitive college career. Students in the school have access to library and sports facilities on the Lehman College campus. It offers seven AP courses as well as honors and Lehman College classes. The curriculum includes requires courses in American History and Research Methodology and an array of electives that range from Intellectual History to Architectural History and Drafting and Forensic Science.
2) KIPP Academy Charter School
201 East 144th Street, Bronx
Enrollment………………….985
Graduation rate……………95%
Average SAT score…………1455/2400
College Readiness Index…..68%
Post-secondary enrollment rate …………………. 82%
Admissions: Priority is given to middle school students in KIPP programs. Any open seats are filled by lottery.
KIPP Academy Charter School was founded in 2009 with a robust program of academics, athletics and enrichment. To best serve students with varied learning styles, the school offers a differentiated program including small group instruction, tutoring, AP and honors classes, and a full selection of enrichment and sports. They provide additional resources needed to succeed in high school and college including counseling, college guidance, and an extended school day and school year.
3) Pan American International High School at Monroe
1300 Boynton Ave., Bronx
Enrollment……………………..428
Graduation rate……………88%
Average SAT score…………924/2400
College Readiness Index ….. 43%
Post-secondary enrollment rate……………55%
Admissions: Students eligible for these programs are English Language Learners, per New York City Department of Education guidelines.
Pan American is a small learning community of recently immigrated English language learners. Their primary focus is on English language development, while providing opportunities to enrich Spanish language skills. Math, science, social studies, technology, arts, portfolio assessment, social service and internships are elements of the program that help students develop their English language proficiency, gain real-world experience and enrich their native language capabilities.
4) The Brooklyn Latin School
223 Graham Ave., Brooklyn
Enrollment……………………..676
Graduation rate…………….. 98%
Average SAT score……….. 1804/2400
College Readiness Index…… 98%
Post-secondary enrollment rate….. 92%
Admissions: Test-based. Applicants are required to take the city’s Specialized High Schools Admissions Test. Admissions decisions are based on applicants’ scores.
Brooklyn Latin’s emphasis on the classics manifests itself in a four-year Latin requirement that goes along with similar obligations in more conventional high school subject areas like history, mathematics, science and English. Students are required to participate in Socratic Seminars and Declamation to build public-speaking techniques. The school stresses the importance of independent thinking and community engagement. All students must complete an extended essay that mirrors college-level research writing. Extracurricular offerings include basketball, soccer, wrestling and flag football.
5) Staten Island Technical High School
485 Clawson St., Staten Island
Enrollment…………………… 1,247
Graduation rate…………… 99%
Average SAT score……….. 2041/2400
College Readiness Index……99%
Post-secondary enrollment rate………………..91%
Admissions: Test-based. Applicants are required to take the city’s Specialized High Schools Admissions Test. Admissions decisions are based on applicants’ scores.
This popular school offers state-of-the-art science, computer and engineering laboratories. Scholars choose from a wide-ranging course catalog that includes LEGO robotics, pre-law and Russian. Ninth graders receive iPads to use at school and home. AP offerings include biology, calculus, studio art and world history. The school offers more than 90 clubs, activities and special events including symphonic band and spring musical.
6) Baccalaureate School for Global Education
34-12 36th Ave., Queens
Enrollment ………………….. 478
Graduation rate…………….. 100%
Average SAT score ………. 1881/2400
College Readiness Index……99%
Post-secondary enrollment rate………………..98%
Admissions: Applicants are chosen on a basis of grades, test scores and attendance. Priority is given to continuing eighth graders, then to Queens students or residents.
Authorized by the International Baccalaureate Organization to offer its Diploma Program, every member of the school’s ethnically and economically diverse student body is expected to be a candidate for an International Baccalaureate Diploma upon graduation. School officials say they are committed to helping students have a global understanding and a sense of social responsibility. Extracurricular activities include softball, yoga, basketball, chess and robotics.
7) Queens High School for the Sciences at York College
94-50 159th St. Jamaica
Enrollment……………………..426
Graduation rate……………98%
Average SAT score…………1947/2400
College Readiness Index….. 97%
Post-secondary enrollment rate……………….94%
Admissions: Open to New York City residents who take the Specialized High Schools Admissions Test.
This school — which features an emphasis on the sciences — prides itself on having a small nurturing environment for its students. There are about 100 students in each entering class and the average class size is 27 students. Among the most popular electives for the science-minded student body is an impressive robotics course. It offers a wide array of AP classes including Chinese language, economics, biology and calculus. Extracurricular offerings are varied and include dance, swimming, bowling and a jazz ensemble.
8) Bronx High School of Science
75 W. 205th St., Bronx
Enrollment……………………3,015
Graduation rate……………99%
Average SAT score…………2041/2400
College Readiness Index……99%
Post-secondary enrollment rate………………. 99%
Admissions: Test-based. Applicants are required to take the city’s Specialized High Schools Admissions Test. Admissions decisions are based on applicants’ scores.
With a curriculum based on teaching its students to think scientifically, the Bronx High School of Science aims to provide a college-like atmosphere while helping them prepare for leadership position in science and society. The school offers a wealth of AP programs and allows some students to take post-AP courses in genetics and psychology along with electives like game programming and animal behavior at the Bronx Zoo.
9) Townsend Harris High School
149-11 Melbourne Ave., Queens
Enrollment………………….. 1,132
Graduation rate ………….. 100%
Average SAT score……….. 1981/2400
College Readiness Index……100%
Post-secondary enrollment rate………………..100%
Admissions: Screened. Applicants are chosen on a basis of grades, test scores, attendance and punctuality. School may require interviews, essays or additional diagnostic tests.
This demanding school of 1,143 students utilizes a traditional curriculum in the humanities to prepare youngsters for a new world. Students are expected to gain a working knowledge of the classics as they study two years of Greek and Latin, and the school does not offer any classes that are not honors, AP or college level. These high achievers must also take on a course load of eight academic subjects each semester — one more than most New York City high schoolers. Seniors take twelve tuition-free college credits at Queens College. Extracurricular activities include drama, glee club, science Olympiad team and a variety of sports.
10) High School for Dual Language and Asian Studies
350 Grand St., Manhattan
Enrollment……………………..416
Graduation rate…………….. 97%
Average SAT score……….. 1529/2400
College Readiness Index…… 81%
Post-secondary enrollment rate………………..90%
Admissions: Screened. Applicants are chosen on a basis of grades, test scores and attendance.
This school provides a dual-language education in English and Mandarin Chinese as well as an enriched math and science program with AP classes in calculus, chemistry, U.S. history and other topics. All students are required to pass the Chinese Regents exam, as well as the five other exams needed for a Regents diploma. The coursework is rigorous and students are expected to be able to read, write and speak both English and Chinese by the time they graduate. The school also offers a number of extracurricular activities ranging from swimming and volleyball to Lion Dancing and chess club.
11) Stuyvesant High School
345 Chambers St., Manhattan
Enrollment…………………… 3,296
Graduation rate…………….. 99%
Average SAT score……….. 2144/2400
College Readiness Index……99%
Post-secondary enrollment rate…………..98%
Admissions: Test-based. Applicants are required to take the city’s Specialized High Schools Admissions Test. Admissions decisions are based on applicants’ scores.
Stuyvesant has long been hailed the best of the best – and with good reason. The school provides its students the foremost opportunities in scientific fields through mentoring programs at professional research facilities and summer programs at MIT and Rockefeller University. In addition, students receive a balanced education in the humanities. The school offers 28 AP courses and seven languages, including Mandarin Chinese and German. Stuyvesant also offers more than 200 clubs and sports from handball and theater production to cricket, golf and basketball.
12) High School for Mathematics, Science and Engineering at City College
240 Convent Ave., Manhattan
Enrollment ………….. 470
Graduation rate …….. 98%
Average SAT score……….. 1889/2400
College Readiness Index ……….98%
Post-secondary enrollment rate……………….90%
Admissions: Test-based. Applicants are required to take the city’s Specialized High Schools Admissions Test. Admissions decisions are based on applicants’ scores.
Hands-on education and high ambitions are paramount at HSMSE. The school’s goal is to prepare its students for successful college careers and to train them to be future leaders in science and technology. Students select either engineering, biomedical research or mathematics as their concentration, and can choose from such electives as gastronomy and sports journalism. With its location on the CCNY campus, students get a preview of their college experience, accessing the research library, working in the labs and eating in the cafeteria. The school offers AP courses in calculus and chemistry as well as German language and culture.
13) Brooklyn Technical High School
29 Ft. Greene Pl., Brooklyn
Enrollment…………………… 5,447
Graduation rate…………….. 97%
Average SAT score ……….. 1896/2400
College Readiness Index….97%
Post-secondary enrollment rate……………..96%
Admissions: Test-based. Applicants are required to take the city’s Specialized High Schools Admissions Test. Admissions decisions are based on applicants’ scores.
Brooklyn Tech offers hands-on and interdisciplinary classes, specializing in engineering, technologies, science and math. Its immense size allows for a huge variety of classes, sure to fascinate any young scholar. At the end of their sophomore year, students pick one of the 16 offered majors, and take at least two classes a day in that subject during their junior and senior years. Programs include chemical engineering, biomedical engineering, environmental science and mechanical engineering. There is a large array of extracurricular activities such as robotics, opera, mural painting and a satirical newspaper.
14) Columbia Secondary School
425 W. 123 St., Manhattan
Enrollment……………………..659
Graduation rate……………99%
Average SAT score…………1690/2400
College Readiness Index……91%
Post-secondary enrollment rate………………….83%
Admissions: Screened. Applicants are chosen on a basis of grades, test scores and attendance. They also need to go through an interview and submit a writing sample.
Columbia Secondary School (CSS) is a 6th-through-12th grade school serving academically talented students who have an interest in selective and demanding programs that focus on math, science and engineering. CSS immerses students in science and math as a way of making sense of the world. Learning experiences focus on active exploration of major concepts, ideas, and theories that respond to life’s big questions.
15) Manhattan Bridges High School
525 W. 50th St., Manhattan
Enrollment…………………….. 529
Graduation rate…………….94%
Average SAT score……….1116/2400
College Readiness Index……42%
Post-secondary enrollment rate……….68%
Admissions: Open only to New York City residents who have lived in the United States fewer than three years, whose home language is Spanish and are of limited English proficiency.
Students can only have lived in the U.S. for three years at this small Manhattan school, and yet within four years 82% of students graduate. The school takes only native speakers of Spanish and has won praise for being a safe place to learn. Students apply to specific computer science, information technology and pre-engineering programs. The program is geared to bilingual speaking, reading and writing skills and preparing students for college or the work force. It also offers sports such as a running club, workout club and yoga.
16) New Explorations into Science, Technology and Math High School
111 Columbia St., Manhattan
Enrollment………………….. 1,735
Graduation rate ……………. 98%
Average SAT score………. 1859/2400
College Readiness Index ……..97%
Post-secondary enrollment rate………………….82%
Admissions: Screened. Applicants are chosen on a basis of grades, test scores and attendance. School may require interviews, essays or additional diagnostic tests. Priority is given to continuing eighth graders.
One of five citywide gifted programs, NEST+m provides an accelerated experience for young scholars. Technology is interwoven into the curriculum to promote collaboration, research and a forward-thinking student body. The K-12 school is academically challenging for all ages but school officials say they provide a welcoming place for self-expression through music, art, writing, drama, chess, robotics and science.
17) Eleanor Roosevelt High School
411 E. 76th St., Manhattan
Enrollment…………………….. 541
Graduation rate ………….. 100%
Average SAT score……….. 1889/2400
College Readiness Index……99%
Post-secondary enrollment rate…………………95%
Admissions: Screened. Applicants are chosen on a basis of grades, test scores and attendance. The school may require interviews, essays or additional diagnostic tests.
One of the most selective schools in the city, the Eleanor Roosevelt High School puts an emphasis on giving back to the community. By interweaving the arts and technology through its curriculum, the school teaches ways to explore a student’s own professional and intellectual pursuits. AP course offerings include World History, biology, Studio Art and music theory.
18) Fiorello H. LaGuardia High School of Music & Art and Performing Arts
100 Amsterdam Ave., Manhattan
Enrollment…………….. 2,635
Graduation rate…………… 98%
Average SAT score………. 1781/2400
College Readiness Index ……89%
Post-secondary enrollment rate…………….. 85%
Admissions: Audition. Applicants are required to demonstrate proficiency in the performing arts or visual arts program they’re applying for. Admission is based on the outcome of a competitive audition and review of the student’s record. Writing samples may be required.
The acclaimed school, which was the setting for the film “Fame,” prides itself on being focused on performing arts and academics. Eighth and 9th graders can apply to this diverse school in any of six arts disciplines, from studio art to technical theatre. The school day is long – typically from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. – and consists of multi-period studio time and a full college prep course load, including honors classes for all grades and a large choice of AP courses.
19) Leon M. Goldstein High School for the Sciences
1830 Shore Blvd., Brooklyn
Enrollment………………………. 1,081
Graduation rate ………………………………99%
Average SAT score………………………….. 1640/2400
College Readiness Index…………………..85%
Post-secondary enrollment rate……………….90%
Admissions: The school is open to New York City residents and selections are based on course grades, test scores and punctuality.
The school is linked with Kingsborough Community College. All students study math and science every year as well as three years of Spanish or Italian. Course offerings include forensic science, marine biology, oceanography and painting. AP courses are available for several subjects including World History, Spanish, Chemistry and Physics.
20) Baruch College Campus High School
55 E. 25th St., Manhattan
Enrollment…………………………….. 451
Graduation rate ……………………… 100%
Average SAT score………………………. 1649/2400
College Readiness Index …………….98%
Post-secondary enrollment rate…………..91%
Admissions: Screened. Applicants are chosen on a basis of grades, test scores and attendance. School may require interviews, essays or additional diagnostic tests. Priority is given to school District 2 students or residents, and then to Manhattan students or residents.
This competitive four-year program offers a liberal arts education. Ninth-graders choose from a range of electives like cognitive science and film, while they complete their coursework in science, math, English and history. The school encourages its students to become socially conscious, responsible leaders. Extracurricular clubs include Amnesty International and the Lorax Environmental Club.
21) Scholars’ Academy
320 Beach 104th St., Queens
Enrollment ……………………… 1,302
Graduation rate …………………….99%
Average SAT score…………………1716/2400
College Readiness Index …………..98%
Post-secondary enrollment rate……………….91%
Admissions: Screened. Applicants are chosen on a basis of grades, test scores, attendance and punctuality. Priority is given to continuing 8th graders.
Hard work and innovation are keys to the highly accelerated curriculum at the Scholars’ Academy. Students begin Regents-level courses in the 7th grade, starting with biology. Freshmen have course loads that are similar to juniors at most high schools, taking Regents exams in English, geometry, physics, Spanish and U.S. History and Government. All classes are honors or AP, so students can earn college credit in their junior and senior years. The school has a dress code and a community service requirement.
22) Washington Heights Expeditionary Learning School
511 W. 182nd St., Manhattan
Enrollment………………………… 705
Graduation rate……………………. 74%
Average SAT score…………………. 1300/2400
College Readiness Index …………..52%
Post-secondary enrollment rate………………….59%
Admissions: Limited unscreened. Priority to continuing 8th graders, then to New York City students or residents who attend an information session. Zoned.
Students participate in work-study internships to get real-world training and intensive mini-courses to explore their interests independently. Faculty meet with small groups of students for the school’s Crew Advisory program, which combines college prep, community building and leadership development. The school offers a range of extracurriculars, from band and baseball to aerobics and drama.
23) Millennium High School
75 Broad St., Manhattan
Enrollment…………………………….. 659
Graduation rate ……………………….. 100%
Average SAT score……………………. 1704/2400
College Readiness Index …………………92%
Post-secondary enrollment rate………………..90%
Admissions: Screened. Applicants are chosen on a basis of grades, test scores, attendance and punctuality. School may require interviews, essays or additional diagnostic tests.
Balance is the key to success for the dedicated scholars at this downtown Manhattan high school. Ninth and tenth grade students take core classes including biology, chemistry, English, Math and Global Studies. Then they choose from course offerings that include advanced physics, dramatic literature and advanced chemistry. The school stresses individual attention for its students, assigning each entering ninth grader an academic adviser and an advisory group of 15 to 20 students for all four years.
24) Belmont Preparatory High School
500 E. Fordham Rd., Bronx
Enrollment……………………..416
Graduation rate…………..61%
Average SAT score………..1223/2400
College Readiness Index……28%
Post-secondary enrollment rate……………..57%
Admissions: Screened. Applicants are chosen on a basis of grades, test scores, attendance and punctuality. School may require interviews, essays or additional diagnostic tests.
Belmont Preparatory High School was founded in 2002 for academically talented students. The curriculum is based in the humanities and uses an interdisciplinary approach to infuse language arts throughout so that students are college and career ready upon graduation.
25) NYC Lab School for Collaborative Studies
333 W. 17th St. Manhattan
Enrollment………………………………. 587
Graduation rate …………………………. 96%
Average SAT score ………………………1700/2400
College Readiness Index ………………….83%
Post-secondary enrollment rate ……………………81%
Admissions: Screened. Applicants are chosen on a basis of grades, test scores and attendance. School may require interviews, essays or additional diagnostic tests. Priority is given to school District 2 students or residents, and then to Manhattan students or residents.
Students are expected to work together in groups, to reflect the work of others and to take responsibility for the conduct of their peers as well. The school encourages Social and Emotional Learning, a process of developing social and emotional skills to create an engaging and positive classroom environment. Students at N.Y.C. Lab School are also exposed to a demanding curriculum including AP courses in statistics and calculus.
26) New World High School
921 E. 228 St., Bronx
Enrollment……………………..408
Graduation rate……………88%
Average SAT score…………1128/2400
College Readiness Index…..45%
Post-secondary enrollment rate…………………. 59%
Admissions: Students eligible for these programs are English Language Learners per New York City Department of Education guidelines scoring at the Entering, Emerging, or Transitioning levels on the NYSESLAT, NYSITELL, or LAB-R.
New World High School is centered around the language acquisition needs of all students in all subjects. The school engages students in acquiring and developing the skills necessary for success by infusing English as a Second Language (ESL) into all content areas of instruction. Technology is also integrated throughout the curriculum to develop and reinforce concepts and skills. With small classes and a challenging academic program, students share their native cultures and languages and learn to become active citizens in their new country.
27) Academy of Finance and Enterprise
30-20 Thomson Ave., Queens
Enrollment……………………………… 478
Graduation rate ………………………………….94%
Average SAT score …………………………..1404/2400
College Readiness Index……………………….76%
Post-secondary enrollment rate………………..74%
Admissions: Limited unscreened. Priority is given to Queens students or residents who attend an information session.
The mission for this high school is to provide a rigorous curriculum centered on project-based education in business, finance and technology. With job shadowing and paid internships, students can participate in the real-world financial community. The school offers a range of AP classes, and boasts partnerships with New York University Law, Baruch College and others.
28) Manhattan Center for Science and Mathematics
260 Pleasant Ave., Manhattan
Enrollment……………………1,603
Graduation rate……………95%
Average SAT score…………1556/2400
College Readiness Index……80%
Post-secondary enrollment rate……………………..79%
Admissions: Priority to students attending Isaac Newton Middle School for Math & Science, District 4 students or residents and New York City residents.
Manhattan Center for Science and Mathematics is a traditional college prep high school that provides students with challenging curricula in a close-knit environment. Course offerings and high standards enable students to competitively apply to the nation’s most selective colleges and universities. Teachers provide students with personalized attention and guidance. Programs focus on four years of science and math with a broad base of liberal arts. Most students take AP courses beginning in 10th grade. Many students take college courses though the CUNY College Now program, and in collaboration with major universities, MCSM provides students with the opportunity to study abroad in Singapore, Vietnam, the Netherlands and China.
29) Francis Lewis High School
5820 Utopia Parkway, Queens
Enrollment……………………..4,172
Graduation rate……………88%
Average SAT score…………1520/2400
College Readiness Index……71%
Post-secondary enrollment rate……………………75%
Admissions: Priority to Queens students or residents – then to New York City residents
Francis Lewis prepares students for success in college, career, and life. Their guidance approach addresses students’ individualized needs and state-of-the-art data systems monitor student progress and achievement. Students thrive in a nurturing and secure learning environment that focuses on developing 21st century leaders.
30) Midwood High School
2839 Bedford Ave., Brooklyn
Enrollment……………………..3,787
Graduation rate…………..91%
Average SAT score………..1580/2400
College Readiness Index………74%
Post-secondary enrollment rate…………………….80%
Admissions: Open only to students who reside in the geographical catchment area
Midwood High School celebrates a long tradition of academic excellence with three institutes. Placement in the Medical Science and Humanities Institutes is highly competitive and dependent upon strong academic performance. The Liberal Arts & Science Institute (LASI) serves students who reside in the geographical catchment area. Students are selected for one of three programs: LASI Honors Academy, College and Careers, or College Support. These programs provide students with rigorous college and career-based instruction.
31) Queens Gateway to Health Sciences Secondary School
160-20 Goethals Ave., Queens
Enrollment……………………. 779
Graduation rate…………………………………98%
Average SAT score ………………………….1549/2400
College Readiness Index………………………..84%
Post-secondary enrollment rate………………..90%
Admissions: Screened. Applicants are chosen on basis of grades, test scores and attendance. School may require interviews, essays or additional diagnostic tests. Priority is given to continuing eighth graders, then to school District 28 and 29 students or residents, then to Queens students or residents.
With a focus on health sciences, this diverse 6-12 school encourages its students through practical experience and a rigorous academic program to consider careers in the medical field. The school’s Hospital Experience Program at next-door Queens Hospital Center provides invaluable experience in real-life settings all before the age of 16. The Medical Distinguished Speaker Series brings in professionals to the school to share their expertise. Other initiatives like the annual blood drive and a Breast Cancer Awareness program further the school’s health-focused curriculum. In addition to this specialized program, there are opportunities in other areas, such as AP courses in history and literature, and extracurriculars, such as mock trial and table tennis.
32) Bayside High School
3224 Corp Kennedy St., Queens
Enrollment……………………..3,336
Graduation rate……………92%
Average SAT score…………1487/2400
College Readiness Index……58%
Post-secondary enrollment rate……………………..77%
Admissions: Open only to Queens students or residents.
A New Visions School, Bayside High combines college-focused academics; professional learning experiences & internships; engaging clubs, teams, and events with personalized support designed to ensure success in college and beyond. Focus on postsecondary achievement begins at orientation and continues beyond graduation through an alumni network.
33) NYC iSchool
131 Avenue Of the Americas, Manhattan
Enrollment ……………………………….442
Graduation rate ………………………………99%
Average SAT score………………………….. 1536/2400
College Readiness Index …………………………75%
Post-secondary enrollment rate……………..81%
Admission: Applicants are chosen on a basis of grades, test scores, attendance and punctuality.
Leaders of this Manhattan high school want to develop a whole new vision for teachers and the student experience by rethinking “school.” They promise a personalized experience for each student. Language classes include Mandarin, French, German, Latin and Spanish. Students can pick from four AP courses and extracurricular offerings range from rock band and debate team to cheerleading and model UN.
34) Manhattan Village Academy
43 W. 22nd St., Manhattan
Enrollment……………………………… 415
Graduation rate………………………………..98%
Average SAT score………………………….. 1511/2400
College Readiness Index ……………………90%
Post-secondary enrollment rate………….96%
Admissions: Applicants are chosen on a basis of grades, test scores, attendance and punctuality
College preparation is the focus of the curriculum and extracurricular activities at the Manhattan Village Academy. Each applicant must interview and present a complete portfolio of academic work, standardized test scores and a personal essay before they are granted entry. Young scholars supplement the core curriculum of math, science, English and history with a number of clubs and extracurricular activities.
35) Democracy Preparatory Charter School
222 West 134th St., Manhattan
Enrollment……………………………………737
Graduation rate………………………………….69%
Average SAT score………………………….. 1469/2400
College Readiness Index …………………………..54%
Post-secondary enrollment rate……………………..66%
Admissions: Lottery. Students from local school district receive preference. Applicants with siblings already enrolled also receive preference.
Democracy Prep describes itself as a “no excuses” school that gets students ready for college and a “life of active citizenship.” Its motto is: Work Hard. Go to College. Change the World! Students attend classes for at least eight hours a day and 190 days each year with the option of summer classes. The rigorous daily schedule includes two hours of math, three hours of literacy, one hour of science and one hour of social studies along with music, art and physical education.
36) Forest Hills High School
6701 110 St., Queens
Enrollment…………………….3,840
Graduation rate……………88%
Average SAT score…………1485/2400
College Readiness Index……….56%
Post-secondary enrollment rate……………….72%
Admissions: Open to Queens and city residents – depending on the specific program.
This Blue Ribbon School of Excellence is committed to academic excellence and preparation for college. Equal in importance is its focus on developing among students a sense of community and citizenship skills for a multicultural society.
37) Medgar Evers College Preparatory School
1186 Carroll St., Brooklyn
Enrollment…………………………………… 1,271
Graduation rate…………………………………96%
Average SAT score…………………………..1506/2400
College Readiness Index …………………….71%
Post-secondary enrollment rate………………76%
Admissions: Screened. Applicants are chosen on a basis of grades, test scores, attendance and punctuality. School may require interviews, essays or additional diagnostic tests.
Students entering Medgar Evers College Prep are immersed in a challenging curriculum. They take four years of ELA, math, science and technology classes as well as three years of foreign language and several AP courses. They can also take earn up to 15 credits each semester at Medgar Evers College. The extensive list of extracurriculars includes robotics, bowling, marching band and photography.
38) Bronx Latin School
800 Home St., Bronx
Enrollment……………………..546
Graduation rate……………85%
Average SAT score…………1138/2400
College Readiness Index……..31%
Post-secondary enrollment rate………………..73%
Admissions: Priority to continuing 8th graders, then to New York City residents who attend an information session and then to New York City residents.
Rooted in its commitment to the community and grounded in the love of learning, the Bronx Latin School is for students in grades six through twelve. It offers a challenging program of arts and sciences and encourage serious scholarship, independent thought, and clarity of expression. This college preparatory school offers a challenging curriculum that is highly student centered to meet the needs of the overall population. Bronx Latin seeks to ground its students in a contemporary, classical education as preparation for successful college studies, responsible and engaged citizenship, and a rewarding life. A culture of high expectations and “no excuses” permeates all classrooms, in all disciplines, across all grades.
39) Bronx Center for Science and Mathematics
1363 Fulton Ave., Bronx
Enrollment ………………………………457
Graduation rate………………………………90%
Average SAT score…………………………..1466/2400
College Readiness Index …………………………..68%
Post-secondary enrollment rate…………….73%
Admissions: Priority to Bronx students or residents who attend an information session.
BCSM offers its students a challenging curriculum based fundamentally in science and mathematics. A structured support system of faculty, students, parents and community help students with the school’s core virtues: Respect, Integrity, Honor, Excellence, Commitment, Perseverance, and Service. Students can take AP courses in Biology, Calculus, English, United States History and World History. Extracurricular activities include set design, yoga, softball and drama.
40) University Prep Charter High School (formerly known as Green Dot NY Charter School)
600 St. Ann’s Ave., Bronx
Enrollment…………………………………….376
Graduation rate…………………………………. 97%
Average SAT score…………………………..1296/2400
College Readiness Index ………………………..30%
Post-secondary enrollment rate………………91%
Admissions: Applications and lottery for incoming 9th graders.
This small Bronx charter school offers a strong focus on college readiness. Students can enroll in AP and College Now courses, and get additional support from college counselors and in-school SAT prep that’s part of every 11th grader’s class schedule. Classes in forensics and the history of N.Y.C. round out the rigorous college-style curriculum. Extracurriculars include yearbook and drama as well as soccer and basketball.
41) NYC Museum School
333 West 17th St., Manhattan
Enrollment………………………………….471
Graduation rate………………………………..100%
Average SAT score…………………………1612/2400
College Readiness Index ……………………..92%
Post-secondary enrollment rate………………..83%
Admissions: Applicants are chosen on a basis of grades, test scores, attendance and punctuality.
This high school uses the city’s museums as part of its curriculum and has partnerships with many of them including the Metropolitan Museum of Art and the Museum of the City of New York. Students follow the work of scholars in science, history, technology and the arts leading to presentations on World Religions, Imperialism, Urban Structures and other topics. Language classes include French, Japanese and Spanish and AP courses are offered in Biology, Environmental Science and United States History.
42) Park East High School
230 E. 105 St., Manhattan
Enrollment………………….413
Graduation rate……………97%
Average SAT score…………1297/2400
College Readiness Index……….56%
Post-secondary enrollment rate……………….68%
Admissions: Priority to Manhattan students or residents then to New York City residents
This school’s motto is “Purpose, Preparation, Pride” and its goal is to make students into critical thinkers who research, solve problems, express ideas in writing, provide evidence to support arguments and read challenging texts. The classes and a highly structured four-year advisory system help students develop individual and social responsibility by setting the highest personal and academic standards. Students acquire a set of values and a sense of kinship that allows them to reach ambitious goals.
43) Frank Sinatra School of the Arts High School
35-12 35th Ave., Astoria
Enrollment……..808
Graduation rate……………………………….97%
Average SAT score…………………………..1622/2400
College Readiness Index …………………………..80%
Post-secondary enrollment rate……………..96%
Admission: Applicants are chosen on a basis of grades, test scores, attendance and an audition.
This school, designed to nuture young artists, also wants students to get a solid education in math, science, English and social studies. Its studio arts programs give students a chance to explore different art forms including fine arts, instrumental, media arts and vocal music. Students also have opportunities for internships with arts agencies and apprenticeships with artists.
44) Frederick Douglass Academy
2581 7th Ave., Manhattan
Enrollment……………………………. 1,428
Graduation rate…………………………………. 69%
Average SAT score………………………….. 1365/2400
College Readiness Index ……………………….33%
Post-secondary enrollment rate…………………..67%
Admissions: Screened. Applicants are chosen on basis of grades, test scores and attendance. School may require interviews, essays or additional diagnostic tests. Priority is given to continuing eighth graders, then to school Districts 3, 4 and 5 students or residents.
An environment of order, maturity and seriousness inspires the young scholars at this Harlem high school to take advantage of the numerous AP courses and extracurricular activities like school radio and horticulture. Each student is held to an extremely high standard, and must follow the set of core principles — the “12 non-negotiable rules” — and a student creed. AP courses include Biology, Calculus, Chemistry, Economics and English.
45) Robert F. Kennedy Community High School
75-40 Parsons Boulevard, Queens
Enrollment……………………………………701
Graduation rate ………………………………84%
Average SAT score ………………………….. 1309/2400
College Readiness Index …………………………47%
Post-secondary enrollment rate………………..77%
Admissions: Open only to residents and students of District 25 in Queens
This small, college prep school has honors and AP courses. Its College Head Start program allows students to earn up to 15 college credits a year in 11th and 12th grades. Students are expected to excel in academic and extracurricular programs. They must also complete 50 hours of community service.
46) Marble Hill High School of International Studies
99 Terrace View Ave., Bronx
Enrollment……………………..449
Graduation rate……………91%
Average SAT score…………1291/2400
College Readiness Index…….62%
Post-secondary enrollment rate………………….77%
Admissions: Priority to Bronx students or residents, then to New York City residents. Selection based on school visit, interview and writing exercise.
The curriculum of Marble Hill High School for International Studies focuses on international studies, global awareness, and world languages. The goal is to promote understanding and knowledge of other cultures to prepare students for the future. The school provides opportunities for international exchange programs to various countries for students. Over 40 different languages are spoken by students. All ninth graders are matched with a mentor that will remain with them for four years.
47) Central Park East High School
Enrollment………………………………………466
Graduation rate …………………………………. 98%
Average SAT score …………………………. 1390/2400
College Readiness Index ……………………….76%
Post-secondary enrollment rate………………..90%
Admissions: Screened. Applicants are chosen on a basis of grades, test scores, attendance and punctuality.
Central Park East High School offers a caring environment. Eleventh graders mentor ninth graders in a peer group program. Advanced Placement courses are available in Calculus, English, Environmental Science, Statistics and United States History. After school programs include basketball, volleyball and track. The school library is open to students after school and on Saturdays.
48) All City Leadership Secondary School
321 Palmetto St., Brooklyn
Enrollment………………………………………358
Graduation rate ……………………………….90%
Average SAT score………………………….1361/2400
College Readiness Index ………………………….48%
Post-secondary enrollment rate………………….58%
Admissions: Limited unscreened. Priority to continuing 8th graders, then to Brooklyn students or residents who attend an information session.
Scholarship and service are guiding principles at this small Brooklyn school. Students participate in the required Leadership Cadet Program and attend special Friday evening career goal and leadership skill training sessions. The school offers AP courses in calculus, statistics and physics to prepare students for science and math programs in college. The school’s commitment to leadership even extends to extracurriculars: students march in the local Memorial Day Parade as part of their civic activities requirement.
49) High School for Health Professions and Human Service
345 E. 15 St., Manhattan
Enrollment……………………1,664
Graduation rate……………90%
Average SAT score…………1327/2400
College Readiness Index……52%
Post-secondary enrollment rate…………………79%
Admissions: Open to New York City residents. Selection criteria includes grades, attendance, punctuality and an interview.
This school is dedicated to providing challenging academic standards in professional health career settings through an academic program which prepares students to enter the world of health care with scientific knowledge, ethics, integrity and compassion. There are extracurricular activities, opportunities to enter science-related competitions and an extensive sports program. Students have the opportunity to complete a three-year internship program that exposes them to health careers and related services fields.
50) Beacon High School
521 West 43rd Street, Manhattan
Enrollment…………………………………… 1,285
Graduation rate……………………………….100%
Average SAT score………………………….. 1764/2400
College Readiness Index ………………………91%
Post-secondary enrollment rate…………………..85%
Admissions: Screened. Applicants are chosen on a basis of grades, test scores, attendance and punctuality. School may require interviews, essays or additional diagnostic tests.
A collaborative work environment and a focus on technology are the foundations of the inquiry-based curriculum at this high school. Each year, students must complete a performance-based project before a panel of teachers, as well as completing community service before graduating. Though only offering five AP courses, Beacon provides free college classes at NYU, John Jay College and Fordham University. The school also hosts international trips including Germany, Poland and Ireland. Students are free to try out a number of sports including fencing and Ultimate Frisbee.
