Stuyvesant High School, commonly referred to among its students as Stuy, is a public college-preparatory, specialized high school in New York City, United States. Operated by the New York City Department of Education, these specialized schools offer tuition-free accelerated academics to city residents.
A southward view of Stuyvesant High School from Hudson River Park, with the new World Trade Center in the distance
The Old Stuyvesant Campus on East 15th Street, as seen in 2021
The facade as seen from Battery Park City
The new building (left) as seen from the corner of Chambers and West streets. The Tribeca Bridge (right) is used as one of the building's entrances.
Specialized high schools in New York City
The specialized high schools of New York City are nine selective public high schools, established and run by the New York City Department of Education to serve the needs of academically and artistically gifted students. The Specialized High Schools Admissions Test (SHSAT) examination is required for admission to all the schools except LaGuardia, which requires an audition or portfolio for admission.
Brooklyn Latin
Brooklyn Technical
LaGuardia in 2008
Stuyvesant HS