Belmont Preparatory High School: admissions and school facts
Belmont Preparatory High School (DBN 10X434) is a New York City public high school in Belmont, the Bronx with one admissions program. Admission: Screened. Its average SAT is 914 (2024-25), against a median of 871.5 across NYC high schools. 99% of students graduate in four years.
- Programs
- 1
- Average SAT
- 914
- NYC median 871.5
- 4-year graduation
- 99%
- College and career rate
- 79%
- Students
- 327
- Applicants per seat
- 2
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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.
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Focus: Humanities & Interdisciplinary
The school ranks students by its own criteria (usually grades, sometimes attendance and tests). Seats are offered by rank within each priority group.
86 seats · 147 applicants · 2 per seat
About the school
Belmont Preparatory High School was founded in 2002 for academically talented students. The curriculum is based in the humanities and uses an interdisciplinary approach to challenge our scholars in all subjects so that they are college and career-ready upon graduation. We have incorporated numerous activities and programs geared towards achieving these goals including: Six AP courses, CUNY College Now college courses, a full-time college advisor, SAT Prep for juniors and seniors, partnerships with Fordham University, the opportunity to visit almost 100 elite colleges during and universities, PSAL athletics, and extensive student activities; International and Domestic Educational Excursions, and National Honor Society. We are part of the Career Readiness and Modern Youth Apprenticeship (CRMYA) pilot, which helps us support career readiness for all our students. We have courses that...
Courses and languages
Languages: Spanish
AP courses (3): Computer Science A, English Literature and Composition, United States History
Sports and clubs
Girls: Badminton, Basketball, Cross Country, Flag Football, Indoor Track, Outdoor Track, Soccer, Softball, Volleyball
Boys: Baseball, Basketball, Cross Country, Indoor Track, Outdoor Track, Swimming, Volleyball
Clubs: Cheerleading, Step Program
Students
- Girls
- 50%
- English language learners
- 15%
- Students with disabilities
- 26%
- Economic need index
- 93%
- Asian
- 2%
- Black
- 24%
- Hispanic
- 70%
- White
- 2%
- Multi-racial
- 0%
- Native American
- 2%
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
- 81%
- Rigorous instruction
- 56%
- Supportive environment
- 63%
- Family and community ties
- 83%
Location and getting there
- Address
- 500 East Fordham Road, Bronx, NY 10458
- Neighborhood
- Belmont
- Subway
- B, D to Fordham Rd
- Bus
- Bx1, Bx12, Bx12-SBS, Bx15, Bx17, Bx19, Bx2, Bx22, Bx28, Bx34, Bx41, Bx41-SBS, Bx9, BxM4
- School hours
- 8:15 AM – 3:52 PM
- Building access
- Partially Accessible
Where to check and ask
Common questions
How do you get into Belmont Preparatory High School?
Belmont Preparatory High School admits students through: Screened. Families apply by ranking programs on one MySchools application; the application closes December 4, 2026 for fall 2027 entry.
How competitive is Belmont Preparatory High School?
In the Fall 2025 round the school’s programs had 2 applicants per seat. Your real chance also depends on your priority group and admissions method.
What is the average SAT at Belmont Preparatory High School?
The average SAT was 914 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 Belmont Preparatory High School?
99% of students graduate in four years, and the college and career rate is 79% (DOE Fall 2025 directory).
Where is Belmont Preparatory High School and how do you get there?
The school is at 500 East Fordham Road, the Bronx. Subway: B, D to Fordham Rd. Bus: Bx1, Bx12, Bx12-SBS, Bx15, Bx17, Bx19, Bx2, Bx22, Bx28, Bx34, Bx41, Bx41-SBS, Bx9, 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