Learn about BPS High Schools & Programs
In this section you will find the following:
Schools and program codes to which your child is eligible to apply
Schools' addresses
Schools' start and end times
Requirements
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High School Application Process
Buffalo Public Schools is home to 18 high schools that offer a wide variety of innovative programs to meet the academic interests of students. We want all of our students to attend a school that best fits their needs and long-range goals. Families have the option to apply to a career technical (CTE), general education, or a specialized program.
Who Should Apply?
New students to the district
Returning to Buffalo students after being withdrawn
BPS students in 8th grade
BPS students in grades 9th-11th grades who wish to transfer to another BPS high school
Steps to the High School Application Process
Apply for school year | 2025 -2026
NEW OR RETURNING STUDENTS
Complete a High School Application in person at:
Student Placement & Registration
33 Ash St.
Buffalo, NY 14204
NOTE: BPS students will work with their counselors to complete the application process.
Student Placement & Registration will run random computerized lotteries to fill seats at non-criteria schools in grades 9-12. Criteria school seats will be filled based on individual schools' criteria. Students interested in applying to criteria schools will need to wait until after the first marking period to submit their application with their 1st quarter grades and attendance.
NOTE: If you are interested in applying to a Charter School, please contact the specific school directly.
Assignment and wait pool letters will be mailed to families in Spring 2025 for applications submitted on or before December 6th, 2024.
NOTE: ALL ASSIGNMENTS CARRY A ONE-YEAR COMMITMENT