SHSAT Score Calculator
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Updated for 2025–2026 admissions

Know your SHSAT score before the envelope arrives.

Convert your raw ELA and Math scores into estimated scaled and composite scores. See where you stand against the current cutoffs for all 8 SHSAT-based specialized high schools (LaGuardia, the 9th, admits by audition) — instantly, on any device, with no signup.

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114 Questions on the test
200–800 Composite range
8 Specialized schools

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2026 cutoffs
35/57
Scaled: 273 Max 400
35/57
Scaled: 273 Max 400
Estimated Composite
546
out of 800

Cutoffs based on NYC DOE 2025–2026 data. The calculator produces estimates only — see our methodology and disclaimer.

Why this calculator

Built by people who actually work in NYC schools.

Most SHSAT calculators are generic conversion tools. Ours is built around the real questions families ask — and reviewed by a current NYC Department of Education teacher.

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Accurate to the published curve

Our raw-to-scaled conversion uses piecewise interpolation matching the patterns in publicly released DOE handbooks. Every number is sourced — and our methodology page shows our work.

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Cutoffs for every school

See where your composite places you against the current cutoff for all eight SHSAT-eligible specialized high schools, plus historical data going back five years.

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Private by design

The calculator runs entirely in your browser. Your scores never leave your device. No accounts, no cookies on your scores, no analytics tracking what you entered. Privacy policy.

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A real adaptive SHSAT practice test. Free.

The same Item Response Theory (3PL) scoring used by the real SHSAT-CAT — running in your browser. Take it as often as you want and watch your score estimate converge.

  • ✓ Real adaptive scoring. Questions adjust to your ability level using EAP estimation.
  • ✓ Detailed answer explanations. Every question reviewed with step-by-step solutions.
  • ✓ Admission predictions. See which specialized high schools you're competitive for.
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All 9 specialized high schools

One test. Nine schools. Wildly different cultures.

Each NYC specialized high school has its own focus, size, and culture. Knowing them well is the difference between a school you'll thrive at and a school that just happened to be ranked first on your list.

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Stuyvesant

Manhattan · ~850 seats · STEM focus · Cutoff 556
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Bronx Science

The Bronx · ~748 seats · 8 Nobel laureates · Cutoff 518
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Brooklyn Tech

Brooklyn · ~1,800 seats · 17 majors · Cutoff 505
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Staten Island Tech

Staten Island · ~328 seats · Engineering · Cutoff 527
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Queens Sciences

Queens · ~145 seats · College facilities · Cutoff 527
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HSMSE at City

Manhattan · ~140 seats · STEM + college · Cutoff 526
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HSAS at Lehman

The Bronx · ~155 seats · Humanities · Cutoff 516
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Brooklyn Latin

Brooklyn · ~525 seats · Classical · Cutoff 493
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LaGuardia — the 9th specialized high school

Manhattan · ~700 seats · Six arts disciplines · Audition, not SHSAT. Dance, drama, instrumental music, vocal music, technical theater, or visual arts.
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More resources

The rest of the site, by topic.

The SHSAT touches almost every part of NYC family life from 6th grade through 9th grade. Whatever stage you're at, the relevant content cluster is below.

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Admissions process

Registration, eligibility, test dates, school ranking strategy, Discovery Program, accommodations — the full admissions pathway.
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Scoring guide

How the SHSAT is scored, what makes a good score, raw-to-scaled conversion, percentile rank, equating, and score release timeline.
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Cutoff scores

Current 2025–2026 cutoffs for every specialized school, plus 5-year historical trends and what the data means for planning.
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Prep guides

Math and ELA prep by topic — algebra, geometry, arithmetic, word problems, statistics, revising/editing, reading comprehension.
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Glossary

Key SHSAT terms explained in depth: composite score, scaled score, item response theory, equating, Discovery, percentile rank.
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Blog

Editorial pieces on the digital SHSAT-CAT, cutoff trends, MySchools rankings, Discovery eligibility, and free library prep options.
Quick answers

The questions parents actually ask first.

How is the SHSAT scored?

The SHSAT uses a two-step scoring process. First, your raw score equals the number of correct answers in each section (0–57 per section, with no penalty for wrong answers). Next, each raw score is converted to a scaled score between 100 and 400 using the NYC DOE's equating process. Finally, the two scaled scores are added to produce your composite score, which ranges from 200 to 800. Learn more in our scoring guide.

What is a good SHSAT score?

A good SHSAT score depends on your target school. For Brooklyn Latin School, the 2025–2026 cutoff is 493. For Brooklyn Tech it is 505. For Stuyvesant, the highest cutoff, you need 556 or higher. A composite above 520 is competitive for most specialized high schools. See our complete good-score guide.

Is there a penalty for wrong answers on the SHSAT?

No. The SHSAT has no penalty for incorrect answers. Your raw score equals only the number of questions you answer correctly. You should always make a best guess rather than leave a question blank.

When are SHSAT results released?

The SHSAT is administered each year during a testing window in October and November. Results are released in early-to-mid March, approximately 3–4 months after the test. Detailed offers are available on the MySchools NYC portal at myschools.nyc. See our score release dates page.

Can I use a calculator on the SHSAT?

No. Calculators, protractors, rulers, and electronic devices are not permitted during the SHSAT. All math problems are designed to be solved using mental math and pencil/paper work. Students receive a reference sheet with common formulas. See our arithmetic prep guide for the calculator-free fluency the test requires.