Hunter College High School

PublicNew York, NY7-12

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Key Facts

Last verified: 5/25/2026

Free

Tuition

1,200

Students

13:1

Student-Teacher

7-12

Grades

About

Hunter College High School is a 7-12 tuition-free public school for intellectually gifted students on the Upper East Side of Manhattan, founded 1869 and operated by Hunter College/CUNY. Admission via the Hunter Entrance Exam taken in 6th grade.

Admission

Test Required: Hunter Entrance Exam
Interview: Not required
Essay: Required
Recommendation Letters: 0
Deadline: Mon Dec 01 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
Rolling Admissions: No

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Hunter College HS AdmissionsData from: 2025-26 · Collected: 5/25/2026