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  1. Discovery Programs

    Discovery programs are roughly 3-5 week long programs for certain disadvantaged students who scored within a certain range on the SHSAT.

  2. Waitlists

    Learn how waitlists work for every application process.

  3. Diversity in Admissions

    Schools across New York City were invited to participate in a pilot initiative to increase diversity within their schools. Learn about the participating schools and initiatives for each grade level.

  4. Kindergarten

    Your child will enter kindergarten in the calendar year they turn 5. Apply even if your child is a current pre-K student.

  5. Types of High Schools

    Learn about some featured types of NYC public high schools, including Career and Technical Education, Community Schools, Early College, and Schools for New Arrivals.

  6. Young Adult Borough Centers

    Young Adult Borough Centers (YABCs) are part-time afternoon and evening diploma-granting programs for high school students who are behind in credits, or students who struggle to attend school during the day because of fa...

  7. Transfer High Schools

    Transfer schools are small, full-time high schools that help students who are behind on credits (or who have never been to high school) earn a high school diploma. Learn about eligibility criteria and school options.

  8. Learn About Charter Schools

    Learn about charter schools and how they work in New York City.

  9. Spotlight on Great High School Options

    These schools represent just a slice of the diverse, high-quality educational settings available to New York City’s students.

  10. Educational Option (Ed Opt) Admissions Method

    Learn about the process used to admit students to educational option (ed. opt) public high school programs.

  11. Gifted and Talented

    Eligible children entering kindergarten (in the calendar year they turn 5), grade 1, grade 2, or grade 3 can participate in G&T admissions.

  12. Adult Education (Ages 21 plus)

    NYCDOE offers tuition-free adult education classes in all five boroughs for people 21 and older who do not have a high school diploma.