Bronx Collegiate Academy: admissions and school facts
Bronx Collegiate Academy (DBN 09X227) is a New York City public high school in E. Concourse-Concourse Village, the Bronx with one admissions program. Admission: Educational Option (Ed. Opt.). Its average SAT is 923 (2024-25), against a median of 871.5 across NYC high schools. 93% of students graduate in four years.
- Programs
- 1
- Average SAT
- 923
- NYC median 871.5
- 4-year graduation
- 93%
- College and career rate
- 60%
- Students
- 448
- Applicants per seat
- 1
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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.
Educational Option (Ed. Opt.)X58X
Focus: Humanities & Interdisciplinary
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.
95 seats · 116 applicants · 1 per seat
About the school
Driven by our core values of Believe, Collaborate, and Achieve, B.C.A. is a vibrant school community that values the identity and contributions of each of our students, parents, and staff members. While our top priority is to provide each student with the instructional support and attention that he/she needs to achieve academic success, our roles as educators are not just academic. We aim to produce young people who demonstrate integrity, mutual respectfulness, resilience and an appreciation of themselves, their peers, and their community.
Courses and languages
Languages: Spanish
AP courses (5): Calculus AB, English Language and Composition, English Literature and Composition, Human Geography, United States History
Sports and clubs
Girls: Basketball, Cross Country, Flag Football, Indoor Track, Outdoor Track, Softball, Volleyball, Wrestling
Boys: Baseball, Basketball, Bowling, Cross Country, Indoor Track, Outdoor Track, Soccer, Volleyball, Wrestling
Clubs: Anime, BCA Band, Community Service, Cosmetology, Dance, Journalism, Mentoring Young Men, Photography, Gender Sexuality Alliance (GSA), Swimming, Video Game Club, Video Game Production, Mouse Squad, Model UN, Music Production, Student Council, Fashion, Intramural Sports, Bike Club
Students
- Girls
- 53%
- English language learners
- 12%
- Students with disabilities
- 21%
- Economic need index
- 92%
- Asian
- 1%
- Black
- 32%
- Hispanic
- 64%
- White
- 2%
- Multi-racial
- 0%
- Native American
- 1%
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
- 89%
- Rigorous instruction
- 60%
- Supportive environment
- 65%
- Family and community ties
- 76%
Location and getting there
- Address
- 240 East 172 Street, Bronx, NY 10457
- Neighborhood
- E. Concourse-Concourse Village
- Subway
- 4 to Mt Eden Av; B, D to 170th St
- Bus
- Bx1, Bx11, Bx15, Bx18A, Bx18B, Bx2, Bx32, Bx35, Bx41, Bx41-SBS, BxM4
- School hours
- 8:20 AM – 3:30 PM
- Building access
- Partially Accessible
Where to check and ask
Common questions
How do you get into Bronx Collegiate Academy?
Bronx Collegiate Academy 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 Collegiate Academy?
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 Collegiate Academy?
The average SAT was 923 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 Collegiate Academy?
93% of students graduate in four years, and the college and career rate is 60% (DOE Fall 2025 directory).
Where is Bronx Collegiate Academy and how do you get there?
The school is at 240 East 172 Street, the Bronx. Subway: 4 to Mt Eden Av; B, D to 170th St. Bus: Bx1, Bx11, Bx15, Bx18A, Bx18B, Bx2, Bx32, Bx35, Bx41, Bx41-SBS, 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