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.   

2023-2024 High School Application Process

Who Should Apply?

  • New students to the district

  • Returning to Buffalo students after being withdrawn

* The window for Current BPS students closes on December 6th.

Steps to the High School Application Process

Step 1

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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STEP 2

Apply for school year | 2024 -2025

NEW OR RETURNING STUDENTS

Complete a High School Application in person at:

Student Placement & Registration
33 Ash St.
Buffalo, NY 14204

Student Placement & Registration will run random computerized lotteries to fill seats in grades 3 - 8.
Assignments and wait pool letters will be mailed to families in Spring for applications submitted on or before December 6th. 

NOTE: If you are interested in applying to a Charter School, please contact the specific school directly. 

What Happens Next

Result letters will be mailed to families in Spring for applications submitted on or before December 6th.

NOTE: ALL ASSIGNMENTS CARRY A ONE-YEAR COMMITMENT