Bronx Latin: admissions and school facts
Bronx Latin (DBN 12X267) is a New York City public high school in Longwood, the Bronx with one admissions program. Admission: Educational Option (Ed. Opt.). Its average SAT is 836 (2024-25), against a median of 871.5 across NYC high schools. 96% of students graduate in four years.
- Programs
- 1
- Average SAT
- 836
- NYC median 871.5
- 4-year graduation
- 96%
- College and career rate
- 73%
- Students
- 445
- Applicants per seat
- 2
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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.)Y35A
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.
64 seats · 100 applicants · 2 per seat
About the school
The Bronx Latin School is a college preparatory school for students in grades 6-12. We offer a rigorous program of arts and sciences and encourage serious scholarship, independent thought, and clarity of expression. We work to inspire students to achieve their personal best through collaboration, inclusion, and goal-setting in a supportive environment of high expectations. We believe every child has the right to an exemplary education. We strive to empower our students to thrive in and graduate from college and positively impact their communities.
Courses and languages
Languages: Spanish
AP courses (7): English Language and Composition, English Literature and Composition, Environmental Science, Psychology, Spanish Language and Culture, United States Government and Politics, United States History
Sports and clubs
Girls: Outdoor Track, Volleyball
Boys: Basketball
Clubs: National Honor Society, YLC - Youth Leadership Council, Opening Act (drama), Gender Sexuality Alliance (GSA), Brotherhood, S.H.I.N.E. (Sisterhood, Hope, Identity, Networking, Excellen, gardening club, yearbook, College Now (Lehman College), music, art club, robotics
Students
- Girls
- 53%
- English language learners
- 14%
- Students with disabilities
- 29%
- Economic need index
- 95%
- Asian
- 0%
- Black
- 22%
- Hispanic
- 76%
- White
- 1%
- 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
- 91%
- Rigorous instruction
- 53%
- Supportive environment
- 55%
- Family and community ties
- 83%
Location and getting there
- Address
- 800 Home Street, Bronx, NY 10456
- Neighborhood
- Longwood
- Subway
- 2, 5 to Intervale Av
- Bus
- Bx13, Bx15, Bx17, Bx19, Bx21, Bx27, Bx35, Bx4, Bx4A, Bx5, Bx6, Bx6-SBS
- School hours
- 8:20 AM – 2:39 PM
- Building access
- Fully Accessible
Where to check and ask
Common questions
How do you get into Bronx Latin?
Bronx Latin 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 Latin?
In the Fall 2025 round the school’s programs had 2 applicants per seat. Your real chance also depends on your priority group and admissions method.
What is the average SAT at Bronx Latin?
The average SAT was 836 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 Latin?
96% of students graduate in four years, and the college and career rate is 73% (DOE Fall 2025 directory).
Where is Bronx Latin and how do you get there?
The school is at 800 Home Street, the Bronx. Subway: 2, 5 to Intervale Av. Bus: Bx13, Bx15, Bx17, Bx19, Bx21, Bx27, Bx35, Bx4, Bx4A, Bx5, 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