High School
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Overview

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    Admissions for entry into the seventh grade of Hunter High School are currently closed. Applications are expected to open in late September or early October.

    NYS exam scores for Math and ELA have been released. Hunter intends to have qualifying scores available by mid-September.

    If you'd like to stay up to date, join our mailing list by submitting an inquiry form in the Upcoming HS Admissions Season tab.

    Please note that the seventh grade is the only entry point into HCHS. No transfers or upper grade applications are accepted.

Welcome to Hunter College High School (HCHS)

Hunter College High School (HCHS) is a part of the Hunter College Campus Schools, the laboratory schools of the City University of New York administered by Hunter College. Our high school serves students in grades 7-12. The only entry year for HCHS is 7th grade.

We serve students who demonstrate advanced cognitive ability and prepare them to be life-long learners and leaders. We assist in the development of creative, intellectually-curious, and original thinkers who are passionate about learning. Our schools use the principles of gifted education, including depth, complexity, challenge, enrichment, and acceleration of the curriculum, to meet the needs of intellectually-advanced students.

On these pages you will find general information about the HCHS admission process for 7th grade. HCHS does not accept inquiries or applications for any other grade. (Students are not admitted into grades 8, 9, 10, 11, or 12. There are NO exceptions to grade entry.)

We welcome your interest in Hunter College High School. It is our hope that you find this information helpful.

7th Grade Admissions for Fall 2025

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  • 7th Grade Admissions for Fall 2025

    The HCHS application for entry into 7th grade in Fall 2025 is now closed. Applications for entry into 7th grade for the 2026-2027 school year will open in Fall 2025.

    The Hunter College High School entrance exam took place on January 24th, 2025. We do not currently have a projected date for the 2026 entrance exam. Submit an inquiry form in order to receive updates as soon as we have more information.

    Scores for the NYS exams in Math and ELA have been released. We plan to have qualifying scores available by mid-September.

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Entrance Exam Overview

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Hunter College Campus Schools
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New York, NY 10128
Elementary School: 212-860-1292
High School: 212-860-1267
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