Specialized HS Information

Specialized High Schools Information Page

The eight testing Specialized High Schools: Any 8th grade or first-time 9th grade student (who lives in NYC) can participate in admissions for any/all of these schools by registering for and then taking the Specialized High Schools Admissions Test (SHSAT).  Any 8th grade or first-time 9th grade student (who lives in NYC) can apply to any/all of the programs at LaGuardia High School of Music & Art and the Performing Arts by registering to audition and then submitting audition materials online. 

 Families can log into MySchools to register their child for LaGuardia High School auditions.  When they do, they will indicate which programs their child will audition for.  Students can audition for one or up to all six of the programs at LaGuardia High School.