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tests. All of the students who attend this school are Hispanic and native-Spanish speakers.
The Pan American International High School at Monroe is geared toward academic success for recently immigrated students. The school’s focus is to develop students’ English language skills while providing opportunities to enrich Spanish language skills. In addition to classes in math, science, technology and art, this high school provides internships. Their diverse learning program helps students apply their language instruction in the real world, which opens the door for success in college and beyond. 240 Convent Ave., Manhattan Test-based. Applicants are required to take the city’s Specialized High Schools Admissions Test. Admissions decisions are based on applicants’ scores. HSME at City College prides itself on fostering the future’s leaders in mathematics, science and engineering — and perhaps, the next astronauts. The school’s academically rigorous environment includes courses in astronomy, gastronomy, German (the language of engineers), science research, design and drafting, and architecture. And the experimental environment is not limited to the classroom. Students are encouraged to intern at Mount Sinai Medical School and CCNY’s Grove School of Engineering. With its location on the CCNY campus, students get a preview of the college experience — accessing the research library, working in the labs, and eating in the cafeteria. 485 Clawson St., Staten Island Test-based. Applicants are required to take the city’s Specialized High Schools Admissions Test. Admissions decisions are based on applicants’ scores. With state-of-the-art laboratories and a robust liberal arts curriculum, Staten Island Tech is the preeminent institution in the fifth borough. The hardworking scholars become Renaissance guys and girls by taking mandatory courses in science, technology, engineering, arts and mathematics (STEAM), writing courses, and language courses for all four years. The school also offers a cutting edge Career and Technical Education program to prepare students for academic professionalism. And to take a break from all the rigorous learning, students can join one — or a few — of the 100 after-school clubs offered. 350 Grand St., Manhattan
Screened. Applicants are chosen on a basis of grades, test scores and attendance. School may require interviews, essays or additional diagnostic tests. Half of incoming ninth-graders are English speakers and half are Mandarin speakers.
This school provides a duallanguage education where both Chinese (Mandarin) speaking English language learners and English proficient students learn both languages while preparing for college and careers. With a challenging curriculum of math, science, and six AP courses, the High School for Dual Language and Asian Studies prepares students to score exceptionally on state exams. And the ultimate test must be completed — each student is expected to comprehend, speak, read and write in English and Chinese by the time they graduate. 149-11 Melbourne Ave., Queens
Screened. Applicants are chosen on a basis of grades, test scores, attendance and punctuality. School may require interviews, essays or additional diagnostic tests.