NYC Overhauls Middle and High School Admissions for 2024

Families can now apply to any middle school citywide and rank unlimited high school options, aiming to boost choice and equity.

Middle school applicants can now apply to any school across New York City, though priority remains for in-district students.
High school applicants can list an unlimited number of schools on their applications, removing the previous cap of 12.
A new tool on the MySchools portal will indicate students' chances of admission with 'high,' 'medium,' or 'low' icons.
The changes come as Mayor Adams faces federal bribery charges and Chancellor David Banks announces his retirement.
Applications for high schools open on October 1 and are due by December 4; middle school applications open on October 9 and are due by December 13.