An Elite N.Y.C. Public School Admitted 777 Students. Only 3 Were Black.
- Posted on July 14, 2026
- Income Inequality
- By The New York Times
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New York City's selective high schools continue to reveal significant racial disparities in their admissions processes. A prestigious Manhattan institution accepted 777 students while extending offers to only three Black applicants, highlighting systemic inequities in elite public education. This pattern reflects broader challenges in standardized testing and merit-based selection criteria that disadvantage minority students. Critics argue the current admissions framework perpetuates educational segregation and limits opportunities for underrepresented communities seeking access to top-tier academic institutions.
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An Elite N.Y.C. Public School Admitted 777 Students. Only 3 Were Black.
New York’s specialized high schools give disproportionately few seats to Black and Hispanic students, continuing a pattern that has drawn criticism. continue reading...
