What are secondary schools like in NYC?
The New York City public school system is the largest public school system in the country. There are 1.1 million students in more than 1,200 schools located throughout the five boroughs. NYC boasts the most culturally diverse students in the world. Secondary schools in NYC are also diverse with small, theme based secondary schools, specialized secondary schools, large comprehensive schools, gifted and talented programs, charter schools and more. Class sizes typically range from 15 to 30 students.