High School Admissions


HS info

NYC DOE High School Admissions

Visit the DOE website here for important information:
https://www.schools.nyc.gov/enrollment/enroll-grade-by-grade/high-school


Virtual Open Houses and Virtual Tours


Virtual Open Houses and Virtual Tours: all high schools are encouraged to offer virtual opportunities for families to learn about their schools. High schools are asked to post the following information on their own school website starting in November:

  • High schools are submitting their updated website information on a rolling basis, and we are updating their page in MySchools over the next several weeks. For any high schools who have not yet posted their link to their virtual tours and open houses, please contact the high school directly. Contact information is on each high school’s page in MySchools.

More HS Admissions Info


Families and staff can find the most up-to-date Information about admissions and high schools online:

  • The searchable online high school directory in MySchools is updated with school information for 2021 admissions. Families can use this searchable directory in English and the nine DOE languages without logging into their MySchools account.
  • The 2021 NYC High School and Specialized High Schools Admissions Guide is available online, both digitally and as a PDF, at schools.nyc.gov/High. Everyone (including families) can access these resources in English and the nine DOE languages.
  • Information about admissions for the Specialized High Schools is at schools.nyc.gov/SHS.
  • The new High School Admissions Video Series is now available, and more videos will be added soon: schools.nyc.gov/HSVideos

Guidance Counselor Ojeda Google Classroom High School Support

  1. Create a myschools.nyc account with the PIN given to your child. 
  2. Register now for the SHSAT test, closes Nov. 4th 
  3. SHSAT Test is on Nov. 17, in PS/IS 218
  4. myschool.nyc is now open to place the 12 public HS and to register for the LaGuardia Auditions, deadline Dec. 1st 
  5. correct my email address,    lojeda2@schools.nyc.gov
  6. my google classroom code is     m5pj73k
  7. and view all postings, open houses & activities
  8.  Parent meeting power point, see attachment above
  9. High School Application Summer homework is now due Nov. 23, 2022.  Submit it in Ms. Ojeda's google classroom  found in Ms. Ojeda's google classwork. 



If you have questions, here is our contact information:

  • 218 School Counselor: LOjeda2@schools.nyc.gov for questions about the high school process.

  • 218 Asst. Principal: ENunez4@schools.nyc.gov for questions about the high school process.
  • DOE Personnel: HSEnrollment@schools.nyc.gov for questions about high school and Specialized High Schools admissions.
  • DOE PHONE NO: 718-935-2009 for families and school staff who have questions about admissions and enrollment.

Admissions Process


Welcome to high school admissions! Here's how to get started:

  1. Sign up for the high school and specialized high schools email lists.(Open external link)

  2. Keep reading this page to learn how students getoffers and what makes a strong high school application.

  3. With MySchools (Open external link), you can explore your high school options, find choices for your application, register to test or audition for the specialized high schools, and apply to high school—all in one place. Be sure to meet with your school counselor to discuss your application choices.

  4. Visit schools and attend the high school admissions fairs(Open external link) to attend admissions workshops.

  5. Apply to high school by December 6, 2020.


Resources for 7th and 8th Grade Scholars and Families

Visit this link where you can watch the high school admissions video series.