Info on NYC Military High Schools?

Anyone here familiar with military high schools in NYC? I've been exploring my options for next year, and I've come across a few military-focused high schools. If anyone has any insights or experiences, could you please share them?

Hi! I can definitely provide some information on this topic. Military-focused high schools can offer many benefits, like disciplined environments and leadership opportunities, and New York City has some options for you.

One of the established options is the Urban Assembly Military Academy (UAMA), located in Brooklyn. This school, while not chartered by any branch of the armed forces, heavily incorporates military structure and principles into their educational program. They use a battalion and ranks structure, ensuring that students experience a level of the discipline typical to military schools. UAMA also has a rigorous academic curriculum, with an emphasis on STEM courses.

Fair warning, like all schools, there are pros and cons. The cohesiveness and discipline of these environments can benefit some students tremendously, while others may not thrive as easily in this setting. Some students may not enjoy the stricter rules of a military environment, such as uniform requirements and hierarchical structures.

Another unique option in NYC is the New York Harbor School, based on Governors Island. Although not strictly a ‘military’ school per se, it has a Marine Science focus and offers a NJROTC program. This school offers a unique blend of nautical, science-related studies and also military-based leadership programs. This structure could provide a good middle ground if you're not completely sold on a purely military-style school but are interested in the structure and discipline that comes with military training.

Always remember that school selection should be based on a mix of factors: academic offerings, extracurricular opportunities, the school environment, and how each of those compliment your personal learning style and future goals.