Arista is the New York City public school variant name for chapters of the National Honor Society (NHS).

Arista began in 1921 and remained independent and active through the 1980s when nearly all schools converted into NHS chapters to avoid confusion on college applications.

[2][3] It remained independent and active through the 1980s when nearly all schools converted into NHS chapters, avoiding confusion on college applications.

[7][8][9] The common insignia of the Arista chapters was an oval lapel pin, worn vertically and divided diagonally into the colors of the particular school.

[3] Potential members of the junior division must complete ten hours of community service and have served in one leadership position, along with at least an 85-grade average.