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Every page on SHSAT Score Calculator.
A complete index of the site, organized by topic. 78 pages total. Use this if you’re looking for something specific, want to see the full scope of what’s here, or just like browsing. If you’re looking for the machine-readable version for crawlers, see /sitemap.xml.
Tools
4 pagesThe interactive tools the site is built around. Free, no signup, calculations stay on your device.
Home /
The site overview, with calculator, practice test, and main content clusters featured.
Score Calculator
Convert raw scores to scaled and composite instantly. Qualification check for all 9 schools.
Practice Tests
Free adaptive SHSAT practice test using real IRT scoring. No signup required.
Methodology
How the calculator works. The 3PL model, item parameters, EAP estimation, our sources.
Methodology Changelog
Every change to how we calculate scores, dated and explained.
Specialized High Schools
11 pagesIndividual pages for each of NYC’s 9 specialized high schools, plus the schools hub and current cutoffs page. Each school page includes culture, size, cutoff, daily experience, and ranking advice.
All Specialized High Schools Hub
Overview of all 9 schools side-by-side. Cutoffs, focus, size, location.
2026 Cutoff Scores
Current cutoffs for the 8 SHSAT-based schools, plus 5-year historical trends.
Stuyvesant High School
Manhattan. ~850 seats. STEM focus. 2026 cutoff: 556 — the highest in NYC.
The Bronx High School of Science
The Bronx. ~748 seats. 8 Nobel laureates. 2026 cutoff: 518.
Brooklyn Technical High School
Brooklyn. ~1,800 seats. 17 majors. 2026 cutoff: 505.
Staten Island Technical High School
Staten Island. ~328 seats. Engineering focus. 2026 cutoff: 527.
Queens HS for the Sciences at York
Queens. ~145 seats. College facilities. 2026 cutoff: 527.
HSMSE at City College
Manhattan. ~140 seats. STEM with college integration. 2026 cutoff: 526.
HSAS at Lehman College
The Bronx. ~155 seats. Humanities focus. 2026 cutoff: 516.
The Brooklyn Latin School
Brooklyn. ~525 seats. Classical curriculum with Latin requirement. 2026 cutoff: 493.
LaGuardia High School Audition
Manhattan. The 9th specialized school. Audition-based admission, not SHSAT.
School Comparisons
9 pagesSide-by-side comparisons of the school pairs families actually search for. Every comparison covers cutoffs, culture, daily experience, and which student fits which school.
Stuyvesant vs Bronx Science
Two flagship STEM specialized schools. The difference that matters in daily experience.
Stuyvesant vs Brooklyn Tech
Smallest of the big three vs the largest. Cutoffs, structure, daily experience.
Stuyvesant vs Staten Island Tech
Two top-cutoff schools. Manhattan vs Staten Island. STEM vs engineering.
Stuyvesant vs LaGuardia
Academics vs arts. Two top schools, completely different admissions paths.
Bronx Science vs Brooklyn Tech
Pure science research culture vs majors-based career preparation.
Staten Island Tech vs Brooklyn Tech
Two “Tech” schools, wildly different scales. ~975 students vs ~5,800.
Brooklyn Tech vs Brooklyn Latin
Massive engineering campus vs small classical academy. Both in Brooklyn.
HSMSE vs Bronx Science
Two high-STEM schools at different scales. ~140 vs ~748 students.
HSMSE vs HSAS Lehman
STEM at CCNY vs humanities at Lehman. The two small Bronx specialized schools.
Scoring
7 pagesHow the SHSAT is scored, what makes a good score, and the technical mechanisms (equating, percentile, raw-to-scaled) behind the numbers.
Scoring Guide Hub
Overview of how SHSAT scoring works. The hub for all scoring-related content.
How the SHSAT Is Scored
Raw to scaled to composite. The two-step conversion explained from start to finish.
What is a good SHSAT score?
It depends on your target school. Bands for each specialized high school.
Raw-to-Scaled Conversion Table
Estimated scaled scores for each raw score (0–47) per section.
Percentile Rank Explained
How percentile differs from scaled score, and why admissions uses composite.
Score Equating Explained
How the DOE adjusts the raw-to-scaled conversion for fairness across test forms.
Score Release Timeline
When results come out. The typical wait, what to expect on release day.
Admissions
10 pagesThe full admissions pathway from registration through results. Eligibility, test dates, ranking strategy, the Discovery Program, accommodations, and what happens if you don’t get an offer.
Admissions Process Hub
Overview of the SHSAT admissions process from start to finish.
How to Register
Complete registration process via MySchools NYC. Deadlines and what to prepare.
Eligibility Requirements
Who can take the SHSAT, residency rules, and the documents you need.
2026 Test Dates
Official testing windows for 8th-grade and 9th-grade administrations.
Ranking Schools Strategically
How MySchools’ algorithm works, and the ranking strategy that serves your child.
Discovery Program
A second admission pathway for students who didn’t clear the standard cutoff.
Accommodations
IEP, 504, and ELL testing accommodations. What’s typically approved.
After SHSAT Results
Accept, decline, or move forward. What the offer letter means.
9th-Grade SHSAT
Second SHSAT administration for current 9th graders. Limited seats, higher cutoffs.
If You Don’t Get In
Strong NYC public alternatives, and how to think about this moment with your child.
Prep Guides
12 pagesTopic-by-topic preparation guides for both Math and ELA sections. Each topic page covers what the SHSAT tests, common mistakes, and how to think about the section.
Prep Overview Hub
Math and ELA prep at a glance. Where to start based on your timeline.
Math Prep Hub
All Math topics with quick-start guides for each.
ELA Prep Hub
All ELA topics. Revising/editing and reading comprehension overview.
Algebra Prep
Linear equations, systems, polynomials, factoring, inequalities.
Geometry Prep
Triangles, quadrilaterals, circles, coordinate geometry, volume, surface area.
Arithmetic Prep
Fractions, decimals, percents, ratios, exponents. The calculator-free fluency required.
Word Problems
Translating language into math. Distance-rate-time, mixture, age, work, percents.
Statistics Prep
Mean, median, mode, range, probability. The data-handling skills the SHSAT tests.
Revising/Editing
Grammar, sentence structure, paragraph organization, transitions.
Reading Comprehension
Main idea, inference, detail, vocabulary in context, tone, structure.
Vocabulary Strategy
How vocabulary appears on the SHSAT. Context-based approach over rote memorization.
Advanced Reading
For students aiming for Stuyvesant-range scores. Subtle inference, complex passages.
Blog
6 pagesEditorial pieces on the things that don’t fit neatly into the other clusters — the digital CAT, cutoff data analysis, free prep resources, MySchools rankings strategy.
Blog Index Hub
All blog posts in reverse-chronological order.
How the Digital SHSAT-CAT Actually Works
One year in. What changed when the test moved to computer adaptive.
SHSAT Cutoff Trends, 2021–2026
Five years of data on cutoffs across the 8 SHSAT-based specialized high schools.
A Parent’s Guide to MySchools Rankings
The 10 minutes that matter most. How to rank schools to serve your child’s outcome.
Discovery Program: Who Qualifies in Practice
Beyond the official criteria. What the often-misunderstood pathway actually looks like.
Free SHSAT Prep at NYC Libraries
Real options. Where to find them, what they cost (free), and how they compare to paid.
Glossary
12 pagesKey SHSAT terms explained in depth. Each entry includes definition, how it works, examples, common misconceptions, and how it fits into the bigger picture.
Glossary Index Hub
All terms organized alphabetically.
Composite Score
The sum of your two scaled scores (200–800). Used for specialized HS admissions.
Scaled Score
Your raw score converted to a 100–400 scale per section.
Raw Score
The count of questions you got right per section. No penalty for wrong answers.
Cutoff Score
The minimum SHSAT composite for admission to a specific specialized high school.
Percentile Rank
How your composite compares to all test-takers. Used for context, not admissions.
Computer Adaptive Test (CAT)
A test where questions adjust based on your performance, used on the SHSAT since 2024.
Item Response Theory (IRT)
The mathematical framework underlying CAT scoring. The 3PL model in plain language.
Equating
How the DOE adjusts the raw-to-scaled conversion for fairness across forms.
Field Question
An experimental question that doesn’t count toward your score.
Grid-In Question
A math question where you enter the numerical answer directly, not multiple choice.
Specialized High School
One of 9 NYC public high schools designated by NYS law. 8 by SHSAT, 1 by audition.
About & Legal
9 pagesThe people behind the site and the policies that govern your use of it.
About Hub
Who we are, why we built this, what we promise to stand behind.
Elisa Ahmed — Education Editor
NYC DOE teacher who reviews every claim on this site.
Fahad Shoaib — Founder
Digital marketing consultant and web developer behind the site.
Contact
Editorial questions, corrections, privacy requests, accessibility issues.
Privacy Policy Legal
How we collect, use, and protect information. Score data stays on your device.
Terms of Service Legal
Terms governing use of the site. Free, educational, independent.
Cookie Policy Legal
Which cookies the site uses, why, and how to opt out.
Disclaimer Legal
Important disclaimers. Independent — not affiliated with NYC DOE.
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