Bronxdale High School: admissions and school facts
Bronxdale High School (DBN 11X508) is a New York City public high school in Bronxdale, the Bronx with 3 admissions programs. Admission: Open, District 75 inclusive services, ASD or ACES program. Its average SAT is 867 (2024-25), against a median of 871.5 across NYC high schools. 77% of students graduate in four years.
- Programs
- 3
- Average SAT
- 867
- NYC median 871.5
- 4-year graduation
- 77%
- College and career rate
- 63%
- Students
- 390
- Applicants per seat
- 0–3
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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.
OpenY53A
Focus: Humanities & Interdisciplinary
No screening by grades or tests: seats are offered by priority (borough, zone, language) and a random number.
95 seats · 184 applicants · 2 per seat
District 75 inclusive servicesY53U
For students whose IEP recommends District 75 inclusive services. Your child’s IEP team can explain eligibility and how to apply.
1 seats · 3 applicants · 3 per seat
ASD or ACES programY53Y
A specialized program for students with an IEP (ASD Nest, ASD Horizon or ACES). Eligibility depends on the IEP: ask the school or your IEP team.
0 seats · 3 applicants · under 1 per seat
About the school
Our school fosters a realistic, relevant, and hands-on educational experience for students. We use collaborative approaches that benefit students by teaching them skills they will need beyond high school, such as the ability to work in teams, solve multi-faceted problems, and apply what they learn in various settings. Our class sizes are approximately 26 students per academic course, and advisory sections have an average of 15 students each. We offer an extended school day to provide structured time, individual attention, and other supports students may need to succeed, and have folded tutoring into the school day. Bronxdale helps each child develop the critical-thinking skills and habits of work necessary for success beyond high school. We prioritize Social Emotional Learning, ensuring that all students developing the self-awareness, self-regulation, and interpersonal skills that...
Courses and languages
Languages: Spanish
AP courses (4): English Language and Composition, English Literature and Composition, Pre-Calculus, United States History
Sports and clubs
Girls: Basketball, Bowling, Gymnastics, Indoor Track, Lacrosse, Outdoor Track, Soccer, Softball, Volleyball
Boys: Baseball, Basketball, Bowling, Football, Indoor Track, Lacrosse, Outdoor Track, Soccer, Tennis, Volleyball
Clubs: Umoja Black Student Union, Girls Empowerment Club, Brother 2 Brother, Bring Change to Mind, Chess Club, Anime Club, Culinary Academy, Gaming Club, Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, Global Kids, Yearbook, Sports Club, Dance Team, Art Club, Green Team, Gender Sexuality Alliance (GSA), Rappers & Writers, Student Council, Peer Mediators, Peer Group Connection, Youth Court
Students
- Girls
- 48%
- English language learners
- 8%
- Students with disabilities
- 24%
- Economic need index
- 84%
- Asian
- 5%
- Black
- 28%
- Hispanic
- 57%
- White
- 10%
- Multi-racial
- 1%
- 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
- 92%
- Rigorous instruction
- 59%
- Supportive environment
- 61%
- Family and community ties
- 88%
Location and getting there
- Address
- 925 Astor Avenue, Bronx, NY 10469
- Neighborhood
- Bronxdale
- Subway
- 2 to Allerton Av; 5 to Pelham Parkway
- Bus
- Bx12, Bx12-SBS, Bx25, Bx26, Bx30, Bx39, Bx8, BxM11
- School hours
- 8:24 AM – 2:44 PM
- Building access
- Partially Accessible
Where to check and ask
Common questions
How do you get into Bronxdale High School?
Bronxdale High School admits students through: Open, District 75 inclusive services, ASD or ACES program. Families apply by ranking programs on one MySchools application; the application closes December 4, 2026 for fall 2027 entry.
How competitive is Bronxdale High School?
In the Fall 2025 round the school’s programs had from 0 to 3 applicants per seat. Your real chance also depends on your priority group and admissions method.
What is the average SAT at Bronxdale High School?
The average SAT was 867 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 Bronxdale High School?
77% of students graduate in four years, and the college and career rate is 63% (DOE Fall 2025 directory).
Where is Bronxdale High School and how do you get there?
The school is at 925 Astor Avenue, the Bronx. Subway: 2 to Allerton Av; 5 to Pelham Parkway. Bus: Bx12, Bx12-SBS, Bx25, Bx26, Bx30, Bx39, Bx8, BxM11.
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