Admissions & Affordability

A boutique high school where every applicant is met in person — and every family is helped to find a way in. Here's how to begin.

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A boutique high school

You'll be known here — from the very first visit.

Westchester Hebrew High School is the only Modern Orthodox, co-educational high school in Westchester County: a vibrant, diverse learning community serving students of all religious backgrounds from across the tri-state area. Our size is the strategy — low student-teacher ratios and a stated culture of kindness mean every student is seen, supported, and challenged.

Every applicant is met

A personal meeting with the Head of School and Director of Admissions is part of every application — not a privilege for a few.

All backgrounds welcome

Students of every Jewish background join us — including a two-year Mechina on-ramp for those new to day-school or Hebrew learning.

A real human follows up

Inquire once, briefly, and a person — not an autoresponder — reaches out to walk your family through what comes next.

10–12

Students in the average class

Academic tracks in every course, with free movement

Regions of door-to-door busing

The Only

Modern Orthodox co-ed high school in Westchester

What you're joining

More than an application — a community

Academics that move with you

Three tracks in every Judaic and General Studies course, with the freedom to move up a level the moment you're ready — in any subject, any time of year. Small classes mean a teacher always knows where you are and where you're headed.

A culture of kindness

Chesed and middot aren't electives here — they're woven through the day. From Yachad deliveries to Israel advocacy to the Better Together inclusion program, students learn that being known also means looking after one another.

The process

Five steps to joining us

Our admissions process is thorough but personal. For the 2026 cycle, here is what to prepare — and we'll be alongside you at each step.

Submit your application

Complete the online application with a $125 application fee and a recent photo.

Send your records

Provide a records release for grades 6–8 so we can understand your full academic story.

Teacher recommendation

One recommendation from a current 8th-grade teacher who knows your work.

Take the JSAT entrance exam

The JSAT Level 8 exam, administered through COJDS.

Visit & interview

Between December and February, spend time on campus: observe classes, meet students and faculty, and share lunch with us.

כבוד

Every applicant has a personal meeting with the Head of School and the Director of Admissions. We want to know your child before we ever read a score.

Visit & inquire

The best way to understand WHHS is to stand in it

Come for a visit

Schedule a personal visit and your prospective student will sit in on classes, meet current students and teachers, and get an honest feel for a day here. Families also meet with our Head of School and Director of Admissions — a conversation, not an interrogation.

Start an inquiry

Not ready to visit yet? Send a short inquiry and a member of our admissions team will reach out personally to answer your questions and help you plan a next step.

Observe real classes across Judaic and General Studies
Meet students, faculty, and the Head of School
Tour our campus on the Long Island Sound
Talk through tuition, aid, and busing for your family

Transfer students

Transfer applications are considered on a rolling basis throughout the year — reach out any time and we'll guide you through it.

Affordability

Tuition & affordability

A WHHS education is an investment we work hard to make accessible — with need-based assistance, flexible payment plans, and a real conversation for every family. See the full picture, including how to apply for aid, on our tuition page.

See tuition & affordability → Talk to the Business Office

Getting here

Door-to-door busing from six regions

Distance shouldn't decide a school. WHHS runs busing across the tri-state area, with a Metro-North connection to the Mamaroneck station for points beyond.

Westchester Connecticut Rockland Riverdale Manhattan Queens

"As I walk the halls of our school, I know not only the names and faces of each student, but also their hopes and dreams."

Rabbi Jeffrey BeerHead of School

Good to know

Frequently asked questions

Who can apply to WHHS?

We are a Modern Orthodox, co-educational high school welcoming students of all religious backgrounds from across the tri-state area.

How large are classes?

Classes average 10–12 students. The small size is intentional — it's how teachers come to know each student personally.

What entrance exam do you require?

Applicants take the JSAT Level 8 exam, administered through COJDS, as part of the application.

Is tuition assistance available?

Yes. Need-based assistance is offered through a WHHS Tuition Assistance Application and a FACTS Grant & Aid Assessment. It's confidential and rolling, with a January 5 priority deadline. Contact the Business Office at 914.698.0806 ext. 301.

What if my child has little day-school or Hebrew background?

Our two-year Mechina Program is a dedicated on-ramp for students with little or no prior day-school or Hebrew experience, helping them join the community with confidence.

How do you support students who learn differently?

The Learning Center builds academic support directly into the schedule — there is no pull-out program and no missed classes. District support is available for students with an IEP.

Do you provide transportation?

Yes — door-to-door busing serves six regions across the tri-state area, plus a Metro-North connection to the Mamaroneck station.

Can students transfer in?

Absolutely. Transfer applications are reviewed on a rolling basis throughout the year.

Life at WHHS

A day here, in pictures

The WHHS STEM and maker lab — STEM & maker

WHHS students building together — Building together

Your next step

Come see what it means to be known

Schedule a visit

Sit in on a class and meet the people who will know your child by name.

Plan your visit

A WHHS student with a 3D-printed project

Request information

Ask a question, and a real person from admissions will follow up.

Start an inquiry