Academy for Language and Technology: admissions and school facts
Academy for Language and Technology (DBN 09X365) is a New York City public high school in University Heights-Morris Heights, the Bronx with 3 admissions programs. Admission: Language criteria. Its average SAT is 699 (2024-25), against a median of 871.5 across NYC high schools. 98% of students graduate in four years.
- Programs
- 3
- Average SAT
- 699
- NYC median 871.5
- 4-year graduation
- 98%
- College and career rate
- 63%
- Students
- 318
- Applicants per seat
- 3–5
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How to get in
Seats and applicants are from the DOE directory for the Fall 2025 admissions round. Rules can change: confirm them on MySchools.
Language criteriaY31B
Focus: Visual Art & Design
Admits by program criteria: home language, English level, years in the US and similar.
25 seats · 86 applicants · 3 per seat
Who can apply: Open only to New York City residents whose home language is Spanish
Language criteriaY31C
Focus: Visual Art & Design, Computer Science & Technology
Admits by program criteria: home language, English level, years in the US and similar.
22 seats · 104 applicants · 5 per seat
Who can apply: Open only to New York City residents whose home language is Spanish
Language criteriaY31D
Focus: Computer Science & Technology
Admits by program criteria: home language, English level, years in the US and similar.
25 seats · 102 applicants · 4 per seat
Who can apply: Open only to New York City residents whose home language is Spanish
About the school
The Academy for Language and Technology (ALT) nurtures inquiry learning, character development, and community building. Our focus is to prepare students to compete in the global economy. Students connect technology to real-world experiences via internships and they develop literacy in both Spanish and English. Ninth graders enter one of our three technology-focused programs: media communications, computer networking, or computer technology. Our school environment-built on community, leadership, and social activism-encourages our students to grow into articulate, responsible citizens.
Courses and languages
Languages: Spanish
AP courses (5): English Literature and Composition, Environmental Science, Pre-Calculus, Spanish Language and Culture, United States Government and Politics
Sports and clubs
Girls: Softball, Volleyball
Boys: Baseball, Basketball, Soccer, Volleyball
Clubs: Girls' Group, Anime Club, Mouse Squad, Coding Club, BronxConnect
Students
- Girls
- 44%
- English language learners
- 62%
- Students with disabilities
- 6%
- Asian
- 0%
- Black
- 0%
- Hispanic
- 100%
- White
- 0%
- Multi-racial
- 0%
- Native American
- 0%
What the school community says
Share of positive answers in the 2026 NYC School Survey. This is a DOE survey, not a rating from us.
- Students feel safe
- 100%
- Rigorous instruction
- 100%
- Supportive environment
- 100%
- Family and community ties
- 99%
Location and getting there
- Address
- 1700 Macombs Road, Bronx, NY 10453
- Neighborhood
- University Heights-Morris Heights
- Subway
- 4 to 176th St; B, D to 174-175th Sts
- Bus
- Bx1, Bx18A, Bx18B, Bx2, Bx3, Bx32, Bx36, Bx40, Bx42, BxM4
- School hours
- 7:55 AM – 3:42 PM
- Building access
- Fully Accessible
Where to check and ask
Common questions
How do you get into Academy for Language and Technology?
Academy for Language and Technology admits students through: Language criteria. Families apply by ranking programs on one MySchools application; the application closes December 4, 2026 for fall 2027 entry.
How competitive is Academy for Language and Technology?
In the Fall 2025 round the school’s programs had from 3 to 5 applicants per seat. Your real chance also depends on your priority group and admissions method.
What is the average SAT at Academy for Language and Technology?
The average SAT was 699 in 2024-25, compared with a median of 871.5 across NYC high schools (DOE data, students who took the test).
What is the graduation rate at Academy for Language and Technology?
98% of students graduate in four years, and the college and career rate is 63% (DOE Fall 2025 directory).
Where is Academy for Language and Technology and how do you get there?
The school is at 1700 Macombs Road, the Bronx. Subway: 4 to 176th St; B, D to 174-175th Sts. Bus: Bx1, Bx18A, Bx18B, Bx2, Bx3, Bx32, Bx36, Bx40, Bx42, BxM4.
Other high schools nearby
Sources: NYC DOE Fall 2025 admissions directory, DOE InfoHub demographics 2025-26, SAT 2024-25, NYC School Survey. School Match is not affiliated with NYC Public Schools. How we calculate chances, and how accurate they are