Bronx Health Sciences High School: admissions and school facts
Bronx Health Sciences High School (DBN 11X249) is a New York City public high school in Co-op City, the Bronx with one admissions program. Admission: Educational Option (Ed. Opt.). Its average SAT is 918 (2024-25), against a median of 871.5 across NYC high schools. 98% of students graduate in four years.
- Programs
- 1
- Average SAT
- 918
- NYC median 871.5
- 4-year graduation
- 98%
- College and career rate
- 76%
- Students
- 346
- 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.)X88X
Focus: Health Professions
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.
159 seats · 204 applicants · 1 per seat
About the school
Bronx Health Sciences High School (BHS) is a safe, friendly, multicultural learning environment whose doors are open to any high school student interested in future Health and Science careers. BHS provides students with learning opportunities through creative, rigorous, engaging and supportive instruction. Bronx Health Sciences High School has officially be named a S.T.E.A.M. (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, Mathematics) Students attending our school are eligible to apply to the Bronx STEAM Center. Students accepted to Bronx STEAM will spend a portion of their school day and at least two years engaging in high quality Career and Technical Education classes at the Bronx STEAM Center in one of six career pathways aligned to critical sectors such as healthcare and technology. With support across our school and the Bronx STEAM Center, students will earn early college credit,...
Courses and languages
Languages: Spanish
AP courses (5): Calculus AB, Computer Science Principles, English Language and Composition, Pre-Calculus, United States History
Sports and clubs
Girls: Basketball, Cross Country, Flag Football, Indoor Track, Outdoor Track, Soccer, Softball, Swimming, Tennis, Volleyball, Wrestling
Boys: Baseball, Basketball, Cross Country, Football, Indoor Track, Outdoor Track, Soccer, Swimming, Tennis, Volleyball, Wrestling
Co-ed: Stunt
Clubs: Art Club, Arts Beautification Club, Beauty Club, Chess Club, Dance Team, Educators Rising, Science Club, Mouse Squad, Knitting Club, LGBTQ Club, Mindfulness, My Brother's Keeper, National Honor Society, Peer Group Connection, Recycling / Green Team, Senior Committee, Student Council, Theatre Club, Track Club, Video Game Club, Volleyball Club, Yoga/Fitness, softball club, Bring Change to Mind, Anime, Gender Sexuality Alliance (GSA)
Students
- Girls
- 54%
- English language learners
- 5%
- Students with disabilities
- 17%
- Economic need index
- 79%
- Asian
- 5%
- Black
- 60%
- Hispanic
- 29%
- White
- 1%
- 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
- 61%
- Supportive environment
- 64%
- Family and community ties
- 90%
Location and getting there
- Address
- 750 Baychester Avenue, Bronx, NY 10475
- Neighborhood
- Co-op City
- Subway
- 5 to Baychester Av
- Bus
- Bx12, Bx12-SBS, Bx23, Bx25, Bx26, Bx28, Bx30, Bx38, BxM7, Q50
- School hours
- 8:00 AM – 2:20 PM
- Building access
- Partially Accessible
Where to check and ask
Common questions
How do you get into Bronx Health Sciences High School?
Bronx Health Sciences 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 Health Sciences 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 Health Sciences High School?
The average SAT was 918 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 Health Sciences High School?
98% of students graduate in four years, and the college and career rate is 76% (DOE Fall 2025 directory).
Where is Bronx Health Sciences High School and how do you get there?
The school is at 750 Baychester Avenue, the Bronx. Subway: 5 to Baychester Av. Bus: Bx12, Bx12-SBS, Bx23, Bx25, Bx26, Bx28, Bx30, Bx38, BxM7, Q50.
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