
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
Program Name |
Code |
Interest Area |
Admissions Method |
Seats |
Applicants |
Applicants Per Seat |
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Medical Professions & Health Careers |
K28A |
Health Professions |
Ed. Opt. |
General Education: 124 |
1,326 |
11 |
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Students with Disabilities: |
26 |
236 |
9 |
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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 |
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Academy of Legal Studies |
K28B |
Law and Government |
Ed. Opt. |
General Education: 33 |
716 |
22 |
|
Students with Disabilities: |
7 |
122 |
17 |
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Program description: Introduction to Legal Studies, Constitutional Law, Criminal Justice, Criminology, Public Speaking & Debate, Moot Court/Mock Trial, Legal Writing, and Senior Internship. |
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Academy of Hospitality and Tourism |
K28C |
Hospitality, Travel, & Tourism |
Ed. Opt. |
General Education: 33 |
428 |
13 |
|
Students with Disabilities: |
7 |
106 |
15 |
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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. |
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Academy of Art and Design |
K28D |
Visual Art and Design |
Ed. Opt. |
General Education: 33 |
611 |
19 |
|
Students with Disabilities: |
7 |
129 |
18 |
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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. |
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Honors Academy |
K28H |
Humanities & Interdisciplinary |
Screened |
General Education: 33 |
1,260 |
38 |
|
Students with Disabilities: |
7 |
56 |
8 |
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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):
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Academy of Business and Technology |
K28M |
Business |
Ed. Opt. |
General Education: 33 |
643 |
19 |
|
Students with Disabilities: |
7 |
133 |
19 |
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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. |
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Zoned |
K28Z |
Zoned |
Zoned Guarantee |
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Program description: Comprehensive Academic Program Guaranteed offer to students who live in the zoned area |