<p>Next year I will be moving to the Upper East Side and am curious about the selection of high schools there. I currently go to a magnet school in Colorado so I'm looking to attend an academically strong school in New York City. However, I really don't want to go to an all-guys school or one where all the kids just care about attending their dream Ivy. I'd like to find a school that doesn't suck in Academics, but isn't full of study freaks. Any first-hand experiences that are similar to this description?</p>
<p>Are you looking into going to NYC public or private high school? I don’t know much about the privates because I never attended one. However, I am a rising senior at an NYC public high school. I suggest to look into the NYCDOE website to find high schools. Link: <a href=“http://schools.nyc.gov/ChoicesEnrollment/High/Directory/default.htm[/url]”>http://schools.nyc.gov/ChoicesEnrollment/High/Directory/default.htm</a>
Also, this other website has reviews of public high schools in NYC and has helpful information about NYC public high schools in general. Link: <a href=“http://insideschools.org/[/url]”>http://insideschools.org/</a></p>
<p>I recommend looking into Eleanor Roosevelt High School. I attend this school and the academics are good, better compared to most of the public high schools in NYC. Also, not everyone here is a study freak. Most of us try to have fun as well 
If you are looking into getting into a great high school, find out more about the Specialized high schools such as Stuy, Brooklyn Tech, etc. These high schools are public and admission to the schools require students to take the SHSAT test. Although, the test are taken during 8th grade but can be also taken during 9th grade. Are you an incoming freshman moving to NYC for the first time?</p>
<p>Well, feel free to ask any questions or concerns!</p>
<p>Thank you for your advice. My issue is that I am a rising freshman and most (good) NYC schools test during Junior High/9th Grade. You may be wondering what the hell I’m trying to accomplish by changing schools this late. Well, my parents are getting divorced so I will have to move anyway, and the location my mother has selected contains poor high schools. We are mainly moving there because of the opportunties it gives my sister and my mother will not here otherwise. I’ve also worked my *** off for the past 2 years building a business which I finally sold for a hefty amount. This allowed me to become emancipated. Additonally I have relatives in the Upper East Side area that my parents agreed I could live near considering that I can be self-supportive. I’m wondering (though not expecting) if there were any decent schools left that would still allow admissions. I have an excellent background as I am valedictorian, made Intel International, built a million dollar business, 200+ charity hours, etc. Plus I’m Native American. I’m not considering trying to get into a top private school, or any private school for that matter, just a public one. Again, many thanks for your help.</p>
<p>Wow! I commend you on facing these mishaps. I wasn’t expecting this kind of situation. By now, every 8th grader knows what public high school they are going to. However, there are still seats left in some high schools. Just be proactive and search for some high schools you are interested in.</p>
<p>Getting into a good public high school will be tough. My high school last year received over 5,000 applications for only 110 seats. Pretty good considering that it isn’t a specialized school. Although, you might have a chance to get in because if your a boy I’m assuming so, our girl to guy ratio is crazy. We way more girls than guys. Just a suggestion if you’re interested at my school. Or you can explain your situation with the enrollment office or seeing if the high school will allow to squeeze you in or if any seats are left.</p>
<p>In order to go to NYC public school, you must register ASAP and provide important documents such as your birth record, your transcript, etc.
List is below in the link
<a href=“http://insideschools.org/?s=1&a=96[/url]”>http://insideschools.org/?s=1&a=96</a>
Very important information!
<a href=“http://schools.nyc.gov/ChoicesEnrollment/NewStudents/Peak+Enrollment.htm[/url]”>http://schools.nyc.gov/ChoicesEnrollment/NewStudents/Peak+Enrollment.htm</a> </p>
<p>Depending where you live I assume in Manhattan, you need to register in the enrollment office as a new NYC student as soon as your are a NYC resident.
Link below
<a href=“http://schools.nyc.gov/ChoicesEnrollment/NewStudents/BEO/BoroughEnrollmentOffices.htm[/url]”>http://schools.nyc.gov/ChoicesEnrollment/NewStudents/BEO/BoroughEnrollmentOffices.htm</a></p>
<p>The Boroughs of NYC are divided up into districts. This is important to know cause some high schools give preference for student living in their district or borough.</p>
<p>Use this to find out what district you are in, the search engine on the bottom of the main page.
<a href=“http://schools.nyc.gov/default.htm[/url]”>http://schools.nyc.gov/default.htm</a></p>
<p>Also, this map shows you all the districts in NYC, it’s a bit outdated so use the search tool first. Although, you said you are moving to the upper east side. Most likely, you will live in district 2.</p>
<p><a href=“http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_E8lNHvJCmY/S_Z7pTZTfhI/AAAAAAAAADo/BJ9hKMNPY3k/s1600/NYC+school+district+map.jpg[/url]”>http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_E8lNHvJCmY/S_Z7pTZTfhI/AAAAAAAAADo/BJ9hKMNPY3k/s1600/NYC+school+district+map.jpg</a></p>
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<p>Good luck on finding the high school you want! I won’t lie finding a good academic high school will be tough at this late in the game but it is worth a try seeing as though you can be a great student at their high school. Plus, if your not happy with the high school you attend, you can always transfer into another school by getting a seat at one of the specialized high schools or getting into a good non specialized school. I recommend transferring ASAP during freshman and sophomore years because it is a lot harder to transfer out. If you want I could suggest you some good schools that aren’t specialized in NYC based on your interests. I am happy to help an incoming New Yorker! :D</p>
<p>Apparently, the links went missing. So, I’ll post it again!</p>
<p>Information to bring in order to enroll
<a href=“http://insideschools.org/?s=1&a=34[/URL]”>http://insideschools.org/?s=1&a=34</a></p>
<p>Districts
Search for nearby schools
<a href=“http://schools.nyc.gov/default.htm[/URL]”>http://schools.nyc.gov/default.htm</a>
List of all the districts in NYC
<a href=“http://insideschools.org/?dl=di[/URL]”>http://insideschools.org/?dl=di</a></p>
<p>Enrolling as a new student</p>
<p><a href=“http://insideschools.org/?s=1&a=96[/URL]”>http://insideschools.org/?s=1&a=96</a></p>
<p>Applying to the high school
Bottom page info about new students
<a href=“http://insideschools.org/?s=1&a=38[/URL]”>http://insideschools.org/?s=1&a=38</a></p>
<p>Enrolling offices
<a href=“http://insideschools.org/?dl=bd[/URL]”>http://insideschools.org/?dl=bd</a></p>
<p>Thank you! Really appreciate it.</p>
<p>Oh. I almost forgot to mention; I have taken a test extremely similar to the SHSAT during 8th grade when I was applying for magnet schools. That, and perhaps a “donation” might help ;).</p>
<p>Are you an incoming freshmen or are you an upperclassmen?</p>
<p>A donation might help you get in to a private school but NYC public schools don’t work that way.</p>
<p>I’m not sure if you could apply to Bronx Science or Stuyvesant at this point but call the schools directly and talk to the Head of Guidance for advice. You might also want to consider The Lab School down in the 20’s. My boss’ kids went there - it’s a very challenging portfolio type school where you write papers, defend your arguments and get written evaluations as grades. Both of my boss’ kids went to good (not Ivy) schools - one RISD and the other Hampshire.</p>
<p>Upperclassman</p>
<p>Try Hunter- it is at 93rd and Park- it’s a competitive admission public.</p>