Bard High School Early College: admissions and school facts
Bard High School Early College (DBN 01M696) is a New York City public high school in Lower East Side, Manhattan with one admissions program. Admission: Screened with assessment. Its average SAT is 1166 (2024-25), against a median of 871.5 across NYC high schools. 97% of students graduate in four years.
- Programs
- 1
- Average SAT
- 1166
- NYC median 871.5
- 4-year graduation
- 97%
- College and career rate
- 83%
- Students
- 588
- Applicants per seat
- 22
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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.
Screened with assessmentM51A
Focus: Humanities & Interdisciplinary
The school runs its own assessment (essay, test or interview), scores it and ranks students. Each school's format is different.
98 seats · 2123 applicants · 22 per seat
- Average Course Grades10%
- Humanities Response30%
- Math Portion30%
- Interview30%
About the school
Bard High School Early College Manhattan (BHSEC Manhattan) was founded on the belief that many students are ready to do serious college work at age 16. Bard College partnered with the NYC Department of Education to create an innovative program that enables high school students to move in four years from 9th grade through the first two years of college, earning a high school diploma, up to sixty college credits, and an Associate in Arts (AA) degree upon graduation. Diversity in Admissions (DIA): Priority to applicants eligible for free or reduced price lunch for 50% of seats
Upcoming open houses and tours
- Thursday, November 19 · Open house
Courses and languages
Languages: Spanish, Latin, Mandarin, Arabic
Sports and clubs
Girls: Basketball, Cross Country, Outdoor Track, Soccer, Tennis, Volleyball
Boys: Baseball, Basketball, Cross Country, Outdoor Track, Soccer, Tennis
Clubs: Anime Club, Art Magazine, East Asian Culture Club, Bardvark Student Newspaper, Black Students Alliance, African Students Organization, Debate Team, Diversity Initiative, Eco Club, Gender Sexuality Alliance (GSA), Literary Magazine, Model UN, Robotics, Science Olympiad, Math Team, Itching to Stitch, Muslim Students Alliance, Philosophy Club, Quiz Bowl, Step Team, Student Union, Table Tennis, Theater Production, Winter and Spring Concerts, Yearbook, BuildON Malawi, CheerNastics, Swim Club, Poetry Club, Photography Club, Fitness Club, Scrap Art Magazine, Bollywood, Sailing Mentorships, Best Buddies, Chess Club, Cooking Club, Animal Rights Club, Theatre Club, Model Congress, Lend A Hand, Music Club, Indoor Track Club, Latin American Student Organization, Public Speaking Club, Youth Progressive Policy Group, Y2 Committee, Jewish Student Alliance
Students
- Girls
- 63%
- English language learners
- 0%
- Students with disabilities
- 17%
- Economic need index
- 48%
- Asian
- 21%
- Black
- 12%
- Hispanic
- 24%
- White
- 33%
- Multi-racial
- 8%
- 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
- 92%
- Rigorous instruction
- 76%
- Supportive environment
- 66%
- Family and community ties
- 87%
Location and getting there
- Address
- 525 East Houston Street, New York, NY 10002
- Neighborhood
- Lower East Side
- Subway
- M, J, Z, F to Delancey St-Essex St (0.6 mi); F to 2 Av (0.8 mi); F to East Broadway (0.8 mi)
- School hours
- 9:00 AM – 3:35 PM
- Building access
- Fully Accessible
Where to check and ask
Common questions
How do you get into Bard High School Early College?
Bard High School Early College admits students through: Screened with assessment. Families apply by ranking programs on one MySchools application; the application closes December 4, 2026 for fall 2027 entry.
How competitive is Bard High School Early College?
In the Fall 2025 round the school’s programs had 22 applicants per seat. Your real chance also depends on your priority group and admissions method.
What is the average SAT at Bard High School Early College?
The average SAT was 1166 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 Bard High School Early College?
97% of students graduate in four years, and the college and career rate is 83% (DOE Fall 2025 directory).
Where is Bard High School Early College and how do you get there?
The school is at 525 East Houston Street, Manhattan. Subway: M, J, Z, F to Delancey St-Essex St (0.6 mi); F to 2 Av (0.8 mi); F to East Broadway (0.8 mi).
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