Staten Island · Specialized High School
Staten Island Technical High School
A small, tight-knit school with one of the highest graduation and college-readiness rates in the city. Strong in engineering, humanities, and Russian language study.
2025 SHSAT cutoff
527
Moves every year with the applicant pool
Seats per year
~330
Offers go strictly by SHSAT score
Known for
- Small class sizes
- Top graduation rates
- Engineering focus
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Frequently asked questions
What SHSAT score do you need for Staten Island Tech?
In the 2025 admissions cycle, Staten Island Tech's cutoff was 527 on the composite scale. Cutoffs move every year with the applicant pool, so treat that as a target range, not a guarantee: the safest plan is to score as high as you can.
How many students does Staten Island Tech admit?
Staten Island Tech offers roughly 330 seats per year. Offers go to the highest SHSAT scorers who ranked the school, in score order.
Is the 2026 SHSAT different?
Yes. Starting in fall 2026 the SHSAT is computer-based and adaptive, with 50 ELA and 50 Math questions in 180 minutes. The score scale and the admissions process are unchanged.
Aiming for Staten Island Tech?
Take the free 10-question diagnostic and see where you stand on the 2026 format, then build the score with topic practice, timed sections, and full mocks.
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