High School for Teaching and the Professions: admissions and school facts
High School for Teaching and the Professions (DBN 10X433) is a New York City public high school in Van Cortlandt Village, the Bronx with 2 admissions programs. Admission: Educational Option (Ed. Opt.), ASD or ACES program. Its average SAT is 755 (2024-25), against a median of 871.5 across NYC high schools. 92% of students graduate in four years.
- Programs
- 2
- Average SAT
- 755
- NYC median 871.5
- 4-year graduation
- 92%
- College and career rate
- 68%
- Students
- 310
- Applicants per seat
- 0–1
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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.)X34A
Focus: Teaching
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.
76 seats · 48 applicants · 1 per seat
ASD or ACES programX34Y
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 · 0 applicants · under 1 per seat
About the school
High School for Teaching and the Professions, A Magnet School for Aspiring 21st Century Educators and Leaders, is committed to educating all students through our Teaching and Leadership Pathways by empowering student voice and placing students at the center of their learning. Our community school model provides students and families with a hub for academic and emotional support for the whole child. T&P is an AVID School... In the AVID Elective class, students receive daily instruction and support from a trained AVID Elective teacher where students are guided through writing, inquiry, collaboration, organizational skills, and critical reading (WICOR). Students then take ownership of these skills and become advocates for their learning in each of their classes. T&P is a Future Ready School... FutureReady offers students access to career-connected learning opportunities such as the...
Courses and languages
Languages: Spanish
AP courses (7): English Language and Composition, English Literature and Composition, Environmental Science, Psychology, Spanish Language and Culture, Statistics, United States History
Sports and clubs
Girls: Basketball, Bowling, Outdoor Track, Softball, Swimming, Table Tennis, Volleyball
Boys: Baseball, Basketball, Bowling, Handball, Outdoor Track, Soccer, Volleyball
Clubs: Peer Group Connection, Student Council, Girl Talk, My Brother's Keeper, Gender Sexuality Alliance (GSA), Swim Club, Video Game Club, Science Club, Yearbook Club, Book Club, Chess Club, Dance Club, Anime Club, Fitness Club, Newsletter Club, T&P Fun Fridays
Students
- Girls
- 47%
- English language learners
- 25%
- Students with disabilities
- 30%
- Economic need index
- 94%
- Asian
- 1%
- Black
- 12%
- Hispanic
- 84%
- 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
- 85%
- Rigorous instruction
- 50%
- Supportive environment
- 55%
- Family and community ties
- 90%
Location and getting there
- Address
- 2780 Reservoir Avenue, Bronx, NY 10468
- Neighborhood
- Van Cortlandt Village
- Subway
- 4 to Kingsbridge Rd (0.2 mi); B, D to Kingsbridge Rd (0.3 mi); 4 to Bedford Park Blvd-Lehman College (0.5 mi)
- School hours
- 8:15 AM – 2:39 PM
- Building access
- Fully Accessible
Where to check and ask
Common questions
How do you get into High School for Teaching and the Professions?
High School for Teaching and the Professions admits students through: Educational Option (Ed. Opt.), 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 High School for Teaching and the Professions?
In the Fall 2025 round the school’s programs had from 0 to 1 applicants per seat. Your real chance also depends on your priority group and admissions method.
What is the average SAT at High School for Teaching and the Professions?
The average SAT was 755 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 High School for Teaching and the Professions?
92% of students graduate in four years, and the college and career rate is 68% (DOE Fall 2025 directory).
Where is High School for Teaching and the Professions and how do you get there?
The school is at 2780 Reservoir Avenue, the Bronx. Subway: 4 to Kingsbridge Rd (0.2 mi); B, D to Kingsbridge Rd (0.3 mi); 4 to Bedford Park Blvd-Lehman College (0.5 mi).
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