"Hunter College High School, with an acceptance rate below 10%, is one of the most competitive public high schools in New York City, yet it is also one of the least diverse."
"The student poverty rate at Hunter is 15.3%, the lowest of any public high school in the city, contrasting sharply with Bronx Science and Stuyvesant, which have about 50% low-income students."
"The admissions process at Hunter is based on a test, and to qualify for this test, students must be invited based on their state test scores."
"Students at Hunter, including activist Kassidy Khuu, are working to change the admissions process and address the question of who has access to a 'gifted' education."
Hunter College High School has an acceptance rate below 10% and the lowest student poverty rate among NYC public high schools at 15.3%. Despite its competitive nature, Hunter lacks socioeconomic and racial diversity, unlike other specialized high schools like Bronx Science and Stuyvesant, which have around 50% low-income students. The admissions process is based on a test, with eligibility determined by state test scores. Students at Hunter are advocating for changes to improve integration and access to education.
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