Bronx Aerospace High School: admissions and school facts

Bronx Aerospace High School (DBN 11X545) is a New York City public high school in Williamsbridge-Olinville, the Bronx with one admissions program. Admission: Educational Option (Ed. Opt.). Its average SAT is 783 (2024-25), against a median of 871.5 across NYC high schools. 85% of students graduate in four years.

Programs
1
Average SAT
783
NYC median 871.5
4-year graduation
85%
College and career rate
40%
Students
351
Applicants per seat
1
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Seats and applicants are from the DOE directory for the Fall 2025 admissions round. Rules can change: confirm them on MySchools.

Educational Option (Ed. Opt.)X30A

Focus: Engineering

Educational Option: the school takes students of mixed levels. About 16% of seats go to high-scoring students, 68% to mid-range and 16% to lower-scoring; a random number decides within each category.

150 seats · 88 applicants · 1 per seat

About the school

Bronx Aerospace High School has a dynamic CTE pre-engineering program that brings the chancellor’s vision of career-connected learning to life. We put students on a pathway to long-term economic security by giving students a head start on both college and career. Highlights of Our Engineering Program Include: Robust Course Sequence (Introduction to Engineering, Principles of Engineering, AP Computer Science Principles, Career and Finance Management);Paid Work-Based Learning; CTE Internships - up to $2250;SOBRO: Summer Youth Program - up to $2250;Summer Engineering Course: up to $1200;Workplace Challenges - up to $1000;Learning Stipends - up to $1000 This program prepares students to continue at a college, university, or select training programs/specialized schools.

Courses and languages

Languages: Spanish

AP courses (3): Computer Science Principles, English Language and Composition, English Literature and Composition

Sports and clubs

PSAL teams

Girls: Basketball, Cross Country, Indoor Track, Outdoor Track, Softball, Swimming, Volleyball

Boys: Baseball, Basketball, Cross Country, Football, Indoor Track, Outdoor Track, Soccer, Swimming

Clubs: Should say Ed Rising not Ed Rishning

Students

Girls
35%
English language learners
20%
Students with disabilities
27%
Economic need index
90%
Asian
3%
Black
36%
Hispanic
52%
White
4%
Multi-racial
1%
Native American
3%

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
86%
Rigorous instruction
56%
Supportive environment
58%
Family and community ties
92%

Location and getting there

Address
800 East Gun Hill Road, Bronx, NY 10467
Neighborhood
Williamsbridge-Olinville
Subway
2, 5 to Gun Hill Rd
Bus
Bx28, Bx30, Bx38, Bx39, Bx41, Bx41-SBS, Bx8, BxM11
School hours
8:15 AM – 2:32 PM
Building access
Fully Accessible

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Where to check and ask

Official page on MySchools

Common questions

How do you get into Bronx Aerospace High School?

Bronx Aerospace High School admits students through: Educational Option (Ed. Opt.). Families apply by ranking programs on one MySchools application; the application closes December 4, 2026 for fall 2027 entry.

How competitive is Bronx Aerospace High School?

In the Fall 2025 round the school’s programs had 1 applicants per seat. Your real chance also depends on your priority group and admissions method.

What is the average SAT at Bronx Aerospace High School?

The average SAT was 783 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 Bronx Aerospace High School?

85% of students graduate in four years, and the college and career rate is 40% (DOE Fall 2025 directory).

Where is Bronx Aerospace High School and how do you get there?

The school is at 800 East Gun Hill Road, the Bronx. Subway: 2, 5 to Gun Hill Rd. Bus: Bx28, Bx30, Bx38, Bx39, Bx41, Bx41-SBS, Bx8, BxM11.

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