Practice model only. NYC uses confidential equating; this page uses a simple linear mapping per section plus an uncertainty band. Use it for study planning, not prediction of your real score.
Raw correct (0–57 each)
Estimated scaled scores
Total (illustrative range)
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Math scaled (est.)
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ELA scaled (est.)
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School context (illustrative cutoffs)
| School (example) | Typical cutoff zone |
|---|---|
| Stuyvesant | Often highest — varies by year |
| Bronx High School of Science | Very high — below Stuy most years |
| Brooklyn Tech | High — larger seat pool |
| HSMSE @ CCNY / Queens HS Sciences / others | Varies — check DOE lists |
Numeric examples in the tool are placeholders; always use the DOE cutoff document for your year.
What-if: extra correct answers
Raw total → estimated scaled (chart)
Practice tracker
Saved only in this browser (local storage).
| Label | Math | ELA | Est. total (mid) |
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How the SHSAT is scored
Students earn raw correct counts per section. The DOE converts these to scaled scores using methods that adjust for form difficulty. Your total is used for specialized high school matching against year-specific cutoffs.
What is a good SHSAT score?
Depends on target school and competition. The most selective schools historically require scores near the very top of test takers each year.
How to improve
- Fix error patterns by topic (algebra, geometry, revising/editing).
- Time full practice tests; review every miss.
- Track mocks with the log above to see trend, not one-off noise.
Illustrative cutoff numbers (not official)
| School | Example band (changes yearly) |
|---|---|
| Stuyvesant | ~560–600+ (illustrative) |
| Bronx Science | ~530–570 (illustrative) |
| Brooklyn Tech | ~500–540 (illustrative) |
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FAQ
- How is SHSAT score calculated?
- Officially through NYC’s scaling process. This calculator shows a simplified linear estimate for practice.
- What score is needed for Stuyvesant?
- It changes each year; use the official cutoff list for your admissions round.
- What is a good SHSAT score?
- One that meets or beats the cutoff for a school you want, compared to other applicants that year.
- How many questions for 600?
- No fixed count—scaling ties raw performance to scaled outcomes differently each form.