"Hemphill has done for schools what Zagat’s did for restaurants, and more….In short, there is nothing—no aspect of the educational process, physical plant, teaching ideology, or overall academics of each school—that Hemphill does not touch upon….At last, that first day of school should be much easier for everyone!"
—Big Apple Parent

This is the first independent examination of New York City’s high schools since Mayor Michael Bloomberg began a major reorganization of public education in 2003.

Completely updated and revised to reflect the significant changes in NYC’s schools, this essential new edition includes 49 completely updated profiles, including 12 all new entries. Providing everything parents need to know in choosing a high school that is just right for their child,New York City’s Best Public High Schools: A Parents’ Guide features interviews with teachers, parents, and students to uncover the "inside scoop" on schools, including atmosphere, homework, student stress, competition among students, the quality of teachers, gender issues, the condition of the building, and more. It also provides the hard facts on:

• School performance data: graduation and four-year college rates
• Average SAT scores of students
• Class size and total school enrollment
• Ethnic make up: Black, White, Hispanic, Asian
• Admissions requirements