Voice guides families through the high school selection process, helping them evaluate options and create a thoughtful list of schools that fit their goals and needs.
Our high school admissions coordinators support students and families beginning in seventh grade by providing personalized guidance, resources, and information throughout the high school admissions process.
Mr. Powell & Ms. Rolon
HSinfo@voicecharterschool.org
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ENGLISH - High School Preparation Presentation
ESPANOL - Preparación para la escuela secundaria
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The NYC Public Schools has released tutorial videos that review some of the high school admissions process. Please review them for better understanding:
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MySchools Officially OPENS first week of October
Open houses begin in October - research so you can visit schools in person
SHSAT Test Registration and Ranking CLOSES mid to late October
Mid November SHSAT Testing on Sat or Sun
Applications are due by the first week of December
Other School Options
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Tuition-free public schools that operate independently of the traditional public school district, allowing them to design specialized curriculums focused on areas like STEM, the arts, language immersion, or college prep. Unlike traditional public schools that assign students by neighborhood, charter schools are open to anyone regardless of address and use a random lottery if applicants exceed available seats.
Must apply separately from MySchools
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Private, tuition-based institutions that combine rigorous academic preparation with religious education rooted in the Catholic faith. While they are independently run by local dioceses or religious orders rather than public school boards, they welcome students of all religious backgrounds but utilize a selective admissions process based on middle school grades and entrance exams (TACHS).
Must apply separately from MySchools
Financial aid or scholarships are possible if eligible
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Private, tuition-funded schools that run entirely outside of the public school system. They are not managed by the city or state, which means they can design their own unique classrooms, specialize in advanced academic programs, and maintain very small class sizes. They neither receive government funding, so they rely on tuition and donations to operate. The application process is selective and competitive, looking sclosely at your child's middle school grades, teacher recommendations, student essays, and admissions interviews to see if the school is the right match.
Must apply separately from MySchools
Financial aid or scholarships are possible if eligible
