Bronx International High School: admissions and school facts
Bronx International High School (DBN 09X403) is a New York City public high school in Morrisania-Melrose, the Bronx with one admissions program. Admission: Language criteria. Its average SAT is 664 (2024-25), against a median of 871.5 across NYC high schools. 86% of students graduate in four years.
- Programs
- 1
- Average SAT
- 664
- NYC median 871.5
- 4-year graduation
- 86%
- College and career rate
- 42%
- Students
- 472
- 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.
Language criteriaX36A
Focus: Humanities & Interdisciplinary
Admits by program criteria: home language, English level, years in the US and similar.
107 seats · 40 applicants · under 1 per seat
Who can apply: Open only to New York City residents living in the continental United States four years or fewer who currently identify as English Language Learners per New York City Department of Education guidelines scoring at the Entering, Emerging, or Transitioning levels on the NYSESLAT, NYSITELL, or LAB-R.
About the school
The mission of the Bronx International High School is to empower our students to become active participants in today's interdependent and diverse world. We accomplish this by helping enhance our students' cultural awareness, English and native language proficiencies, and intellectual and collaborative abilities. We are dedicated to serving the academic and social needs of recently immigrated young people and their families. By critically analyzing and responding to complex world issues, students achieve academic, personal, and professional success as they become advocates for themselves and their communities.
Courses and languages
Languages: French, Spanish
AP courses (2): French Language and Culture, Spanish Language and Culture
Sports and clubs
Girls: Badminton, Basketball, Soccer, Softball, Volleyball
Boys: Baseball, Basketball, Soccer
Clubs: Culture Clubs, Media Arts Club, Yearbook Club, Unity Club, Gender Sexuality Alliance (GSA)
Students
- Girls
- 45%
- English language learners
- 75%
- Students with disabilities
- 3%
- Asian
- 2%
- Black
- 31%
- Hispanic
- 64%
- White
- 1%
- 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
- 88%
- Rigorous instruction
- 58%
- Supportive environment
- 59%
- Family and community ties
- 84%
Location and getting there
- Address
- 1110 Boston Road, Bronx, NY 10456
- Neighborhood
- Morrisania-Melrose
- Subway
- 2, 5 to Intervale Av (0.6 mi); 2, 5 to Prospect Av (0.6 mi); 2, 5 to Simpson St (0.6 mi)
- Bus
- Bx13, Bx15, Bx17, Bx21, Bx35, Bx41, Bx41-SBS, Bx6, Bx6-SBS
- School hours
- 9:00 AM – 3:28 PM
- Building access
- Partially Accessible
Where to check and ask
Common questions
How do you get into Bronx International High School?
Bronx International High School admits students through: Language criteria. Families apply by ranking programs on one MySchools application; the application closes December 4, 2026 for fall 2027 entry.
How competitive is Bronx International 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 International High School?
The average SAT was 664 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 International High School?
86% of students graduate in four years, and the college and career rate is 42% (DOE Fall 2025 directory).
Where is Bronx International High School and how do you get there?
The school is at 1110 Boston Road, the Bronx. Subway: 2, 5 to Intervale Av (0.6 mi); 2, 5 to Prospect Av (0.6 mi); 2, 5 to Simpson St (0.6 mi). Bus: Bx13, Bx15, Bx17, Bx21, Bx35, Bx41, Bx41-SBS, Bx6, Bx6-SBS.
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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