NEW YORK CITY (PIX11) – New York City’s public high schools are now accepting applications for the 2026-2027 school year.

Applications opened Tuesday for all 400 high schools in the city, as well as LaGuardia High School’s six arts programs. Applications will remain open for New York City residents in eighth or ninth grade until Dec. 3. Decisions will be made by March 5.

Applications are available online in multiple languages. For more information, click here.

Registration also started Tuesday for the Specialized High Schools Admissions Test, required for admission to any of the city’s eight specialized schools, including the Bronx High School of Science.

Admission is determined by several key factors, including student program rankings, seat availability, location, and priority, accor

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