Bronx Compass High School: admissions and school facts
Bronx Compass High School (DBN 08X561) is a New York City public high school in Castle Hill-Clason Point, the Bronx with one admissions program. Admission: Educational Option (Ed. Opt.). Its average SAT is 892 (2024-25), against a median of 871.5 across NYC high schools. 91% of students graduate in four years.
- Programs
- 1
- Average SAT
- 892
- NYC median 871.5
- 4-year graduation
- 91%
- College and career rate
- 34%
- Students
- 389
- Applicants per seat
- 0
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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.)Y61A
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.
103 seats · 47 applicants · under 1 per seat
About the school
Bronx Compass High School's mission is for all students to graduate equipped to succeed in the college and career of their dreams. Our Students have GRIT: Guts, Responsibility, Integrity and Tenacity, and our entire staff works closely with individual students to demonstrate these core values. Students receive consistent guidance and support from our team of school counselors to obtain scholarships/grants, visit college campuses, and strive for their college and career goals. Students take four years of seminar classes that support them in literacy and college and career readiness. Our teachers and staff also provide many opportunities for clubs and trips and learning outside of the classroom. We participate in Civics For All, AP for All, Virtual AP Courses (we can offer students AP Courses based on interest), and the National Equity Lab (students take Ivy League Courses!)
Courses and languages
Languages: Spanish
AP courses (7): Art History, Computer Science A, Computer Science Principles, English Literature and Composition, Psychology, United States Government and Politics, United States History
Sports and clubs
Girls: Badminton, Basketball, Indoor Track, Outdoor Track, Soccer, Softball, Tennis, Volleyball
Boys: Baseball, Basketball, Football, Outdoor Track, Soccer
Clubs: National Honor Society, Student Council (Dragons of the Round Table!), Video Game Club, NYPD Explorers, Gender Sexuality Alliance (GSA), Weightlifting Club, Mental Health Awareness Club, Journalism Club, Hispanic Culture Club, Environmental Club, Mentors Club, Culinary Arts Club, Dance club, Cheerleading, Arts and Crafts Club, Music Club, Soccer Club, Drama Club, Yearbook
Students
- Girls
- 43%
- English language learners
- 13%
- Students with disabilities
- 28%
- Economic need index
- 90%
- Asian
- 8%
- Black
- 24%
- Hispanic
- 60%
- White
- 3%
- 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
- 84%
- Rigorous instruction
- 53%
- Supportive environment
- 60%
- Family and community ties
- 90%
Location and getting there
- Address
- 1980 Lafayette Avenue, Bronx, NY 10473
- Neighborhood
- Castle Hill-Clason Point
- Subway
- 6 to Parkchester (0.8 mi); 6 to Castle Hill Av (0.9 mi); 6 to St Lawrence Av (0.9 mi)
- Bus
- Bx22, Bx27, Bx36, Bx39, Bx5, BxM8
- School hours
- 8:15 AM – 2:35 PM
- Building access
- Partially Accessible
Where to check and ask
Common questions
How do you get into Bronx Compass High School?
Bronx Compass 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 Compass High School?
In the Fall 2025 round the school’s programs had 0 applicants per seat. Your real chance also depends on your priority group and admissions method.
What is the average SAT at Bronx Compass High School?
The average SAT was 892 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 Compass High School?
91% of students graduate in four years, and the college and career rate is 34% (DOE Fall 2025 directory).
Where is Bronx Compass High School and how do you get there?
The school is at 1980 Lafayette Avenue, the Bronx. Subway: 6 to Parkchester (0.8 mi); 6 to Castle Hill Av (0.9 mi); 6 to St Lawrence Av (0.9 mi). Bus: Bx22, Bx27, Bx36, Bx39, Bx5, BxM8.
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