What are new york high schools like?

Actually, your description is pretty stale. New York High Schools behavior measures depend on the Neighborhood. Relatively, New York High Schools are good. Then there are tons of private schools around the town. Poorer neighborhoods sometimes consist of bad schools and bad fashion (lol) that you won't be really be so comfy with depending on who you are. I can also tell you on the most part, bullying doesn't really exist in New York high schools. And as for driving, some high schools in suburban New York City (Mainly Queens, Brooklyn and Staten Island) have small lots where you can park your cars, though more students take the subway, or many just have their parents drive them. And if their aren't any lots, their is always the street parking.

If you're coming to New York City, then yes, for the most part, you have to use the subway. It's not too bad though. Also, no electronics are allowed in schools whatsoever. Many schools have metal detectors, btw. Also, some schools are better than others, and just to respond to the person above me, bullying is not as prevalent in NYC high schools, but bullying will always happen, it's a fact of high school, no matter where you go. Oh, and there are tests called Regents done every year that you must pass based on the subject (e.g. Global History, Algebra, English, etc.) in order to graduate.