Hunter College High School, a selective public institution in New York, uses an invite-only admissions test that is less known than the SHSAT. Current students are advocating for greater diversity in the school’s enrollment. The push aims to address representation issues at this test-based elite school.
Key Points
- Hunter College High School employs an invite-only admissions test for entry.
- Students are campaigning for increased diversity at the selective institution.
- The test and school are part of NYC’s specialized high school system but less discussed.
Implications for Educational Freedom
This situation underscores potential barriers in public school admissions that limit access for diverse families, highlighting the need for school choice options like vouchers to empower parents in selecting equitable educational opportunities. It also raises concerns about government-controlled selection processes that may infringe on parental rights.
Source: Beyond the SHSAT: The invite-only public school admissions test nobody talks about
