High School Readiness Success

The High School Readiness runs in grades 7 and 8 in participating schools.

In Grade 7, students learn about the amazing range of high schools available to them in New York City. Our town offers over 600 high school programs from specialized (exam) schools to screened schools, CTE and arts, religious and charter, independent and boarding schools. Seventh graders learn to identify their academic interests, athletic goals, artistic passions and hobbies. Then, we help them to identify high schools that are just-right for them.

In Grade 8, the program shepherds students and parents through New York City’s complex admissions process. We encourage students to apply to schools in several categories so that they have their best shot at a high school that matches their potential and aspirations.

This year, we have seen outstanding results in high school destinations. In one school, as many as 30% of the class was admitted to high schools with a 5% or lower admissions rate. Students headed to the best arts high schools, the most exciting career and technical education programs, the most prestigious screened high schools, elite Catholic high schools and independent schools and the exceptionally competitive SHSAT schools. We congratulate them all and are thrilled that High School Readiness did them proud.