Admissions Criteria

New Utrecht High School is committed to educating its students to their maximum potential. To reach this end, we offer a full academic program designed to meet and exceed state standards. The main goal of our staff is to support our students in mastering the challenging curriculum and preparing for success. We offer an ever-expanding range of extracurricular activities and programs that enhance students’ high school experience. We are a school steeped in tradition where parents are welcomed and encouraged to be partners in their child’s success.

Academics

CTE programs in: Business & Technology, Hospitality & Tourism, Legal Studies, Medical Professions & Health Careers
Academy of Art & Design with courses in: Drawing, Digital Design, Fashion Illustration & Construction, Painting, Photography, Sculpture
Academic Honors Academy, Honors & Advanced Placement (AP) courses for eligible students, Trailblazers College Enrichment Program, CUNY College Now
AP Courses in: English Language, English Literature, Government, Economics, Psychology, US History, World History, AB/BC Calculus, Statistics, Biology, Chemistry, Environmental Science, Physics, Computer Science A, Italian, Mandarin, Spanish
Electives: Chorus, Computer Drafting, Computer Programming, Forensics, Piano, Rock & Jazz Band, Web Design, MOS Certification, IC3 Certification, Visual Basics, Robotics
English Language Learner Programs: English as a New Language; Transitional Bilingual Education: Chinese
Language Courses: Italian, Mandarin, Spanish

Activities

Anime Club, Arista Honor Society, Art Exhibits, Book Club, Cheerleaders/Boosters/Twirlers, Chess

Club, Chinese New Year Show, Debate Team, Fashion Society (with annual Runway show), History

Club, International Festival, LGBQT Club, Mock Trial, Model UN, Moot Court, Painting/Mural Club,

Peer Mediation/Conflict Resolution, Peer Tutoring, Photo Club, Ping-Pong, Science Olympiads,

Student Government, Talent Show, Robotics Club

PSAL Sports—Boys: Badminton, Baseball, Basketball, Bowling, Football, Handball, Soccer,

Swimming, Tennis, Volleyball, Wrestling

PSAL Sports—Girls: Badminton, Basketball, Bowling, Flag Football, Handball, Soccer, Softball,

Swimming, Tennis, Volleyball

School Sports: JV Sports- Baseball, Boys Basketball, Girls Basketball, Football, Girls Soccer, Softball,

Girls Volleyball

Admission Program

(Seats & Applicant data are from past years)
Program Name	Code	Interest Area	Admissions Method	Seats		Applicants	Applicants Per Seat
Medical Professions & Health Careers	K28A	Health Professions	Ed. Opt.	General Education: 124		1,326	11
Medical Professions & Health Careers	K28A	Health Professions	Ed. Opt.	Students with Disabilities:	26	236	9
Program description: Combines academics and hands-on experience to develop candidates interested in health career professions. Program highlights include Billing & Coding certification, senior year internship opportunities and a certificate of completion in Health Informatics & Health Assisting
Academy of Legal Studies	K28B	Law and Government	Ed. Opt.	General Education: 33		716	22
Academy of Legal Studies	K28B	Law and Government	Ed. Opt.	Students with Disabilities:	7	122	17
Program description: Introduction to Legal Studies, Constitutional Law, Criminal Justice, Criminology, Public Speaking & Debate, Moot Court/Mock Trial, Legal Writing, and Senior Internship.
Academy of Hospitality and Tourism	K28C	Hospitality, Travel, & Tourism	Ed. Opt.	General Education: 33		428	13
Academy of Hospitality and Tourism	K28C	Hospitality, Travel, & Tourism	Ed. Opt.	Students with Disabilities:	7	106	15
Program description: Helps students chart career paths in one of the world’s largest industries, from hotel management to sports entertainment and event management; includes the study of geography, economics, and world cultures.
Academy of Art and Design	K28D	Visual Art and Design	Ed. Opt.	General Education: 33		611	19
Academy of Art and Design	K28D	Visual Art and Design	Ed. Opt.	Students with Disabilities:	7	129	18
Program description: A discipline-based art program with courses in: Drawing, Digital Design, Fashion Illustration & Construction, Painting, Photography, and Sculpture. Individualized mentoring & portfolio development for students who intend to pursue studies in fine arts.
Honors Academy	K28H	Humanities & Interdisciplinary	Screened	General Education: 33		1,260	38
Honors Academy	K28H	Humanities & Interdisciplinary	Screened	Students with Disabilities:	7	56	8
Program description: Provides students of outstanding ability and potential with an enriched, challenging, college preparatory program that emphasizes humanities, mathematics, and science. Selection Criteria: (prior year ranges): Attendance Course Grades: English (80-100), Math (80-100), Science (84-100), Social Studies (80-100) Standardized Test Scores: English Language Arts (2.5-4.5), Math (3.7-4.5)
Academy of Business and Technology	K28M	Business	Ed. Opt.	General Education: 33		643	19
Academy of Business and Technology	K28M	Business	Ed. Opt.	Students with Disabilities:	7	133	19
Program description: An interdisciplinary program combining business and technology courses with a real hands-on working experience. The curriculum includes courses such as Computer Applications, MOS Certification, Visual Basics, and Entrepreneurship-all directed towards completing professional and academic certifications.
Zoned	K28Z	Zoned	Zoned Guarantee
Zoned	K28Z	Zoned	Zoned Guarantee
Program description: Comprehensive Academic Program Guaranteed offer to students who live in the zoned area