10 Best high schools in NYC showcase an impressive array of educational institutions that excel in academics, extracurricular activities, and college readiness. These schools are renowned for their rigorous curricula, dedicated faculty, and vibrant student communities, making them highly sought after by families across the city. From specialized programs in the arts and sciences to strong athletic departments, these high schools provide students with a well-rounded education that prepares them for future success. Whether you're looking for a school with a focus on STEM or one that emphasizes the humanities, NYC's top high schools offer something for every student.
Teach Me to Be Generous: The First Century of Regis High School in New York City
- Hardcover Book
- Andreassi C.O., Anthony D. (Author)
- English (Publication Language)
- 272 Pages - 03/03/2014 (Publication Date) - Empire State Editions (Publisher)
The Battle for Room 314: My Year of Hope and Despair in a New York City High School
- Hardcover Book
- Boland, Ed (Author)
- English (Publication Language)
- 256 Pages - 02/09/2016 (Publication Date) - Grand Central Publishing (Publisher)
Who Gets In and Why: A Year Inside College Admissions
- Hardcover Book
- Selingo, Jeffrey (Author)
- English (Publication Language)
- 320 Pages - 09/15/2020 (Publication Date) - Scribner (Publisher)
New York City's Best Public High Schools: A Parents' Guide
- Used Book in Good Condition
- Hemphill, Clara (Author)
- English (Publication Language)
- 256 Pages - 09/01/2007 (Publication Date) - Teachers College Press (Publisher)
The Boy in the Black Suit
- Reynolds, Jason (Author)
- English (Publication Language)
- 304 Pages - 08/16/2016 (Publication Date) - Atheneum/Caitlyn Dlouhy Books (Publisher)
The Catcher in the Rye
- Novel by J.D. Salinger, published in 1951. The influential and widely acclaimed story details the two days in the life of 16-year-old Holden Caulfield after he has been expelled from prep school. Confused and disillusioned, he searches for truth and rails against the "phoniness" of the adult world. He ends up exhausted and emotionally ill, in a psychiatrist's office. After he recovers from his breakdown, Holden relates his experiences to the reader.
- J. D. Salinger (Author)
- English (Publication Language)
- 288 Pages - 01/30/2001 (Publication Date) - Back Bay Books (Publisher)
The Manhattan Family Guide to Private Schools and Selective Public Schools
- Goldman, Victoria (Author)
- English (Publication Language)
- 512 Pages - 01/08/2016 (Publication Date) - Teachers College Press (Publisher)
Blood and Guts in High School: A Novel
- Amazon Kindle Edition
- Acker, Kathy (Author)
- English (Publication Language)
- 225 Pages - 02/09/2018 (Publication Date) - Grove Press (Publisher)
Pounding the Rock: Basketball Dreams and Real Life in a Bronx High School
- Skelton, Marc (Author)
- English (Publication Language)
- 256 Pages - 02/11/2020 (Publication Date) - Knopf Doubleday Publishing Group (Publisher)
HUNTER HIGH SCHOOL ENTRANCE EXAM: 3 PRACTICE HUNTER EXAMS
- KWELLER PREP IN COLLABORATION WITH ORIGINS TUTORING (Author)
- English (Publication Language)
- 108 Pages - 11/11/2018 (Publication Date) - Origins Tutoring (Publisher)
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