Morris Academy for Collaborative Studies: admissions and school facts
Morris Academy for Collaborative Studies (DBN 09X297) is a New York City public high school in Morrisania-Melrose, the Bronx with 2 admissions programs. Admission: Educational Option (Ed. Opt.), ASD or ACES program. Its average SAT is 844 (2024-25), against a median of 871.5 across NYC high schools. 83% of students graduate in four years.
- Programs
- 2
- Average SAT
- 844
- NYC median 871.5
- 4-year graduation
- 83%
- College and career rate
- 60%
- Students
- 389
- 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.)X81X
Focus: Project-Based Learning
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.
98 seats · 58 applicants · 1 per seat
ASD or ACES programX81Y
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.
Seats and applicants are not published for this program.
About the school
At Morris Academy for Collaborative Studies our students learn by doing in diverse environments. Our staff builds relationships with students, caregivers, and community partners to ensure the socio-emotional safety of all and to continuously develop systems that promote equity and empower all learners. We put all students first by setting high expectations while meeting studentsâ needs so they can work collaboratively and think critically to become self-aware, empathetic, creative problem-solvers who will lead by example and thrive in college, career, and community-minded endeavors.
Courses and languages
Languages: Spanish
AP courses (5): Computer Science Principles, English Language and Composition, Seminar, Spanish Language and Culture, United States History
Sports and clubs
Girls: Badminton, Basketball, Soccer, Softball, Volleyball
Boys: Baseball, Basketball, Soccer
Clubs: Extended Day / Lunch Tutoring (All Subjects), Cooking Club, Student Ambassador, Art Club, Japanese Club, Morning Gym, Robotics, Game Club, Music/Recording Studio, JROTC, Gender Sexuality Alliance (GSA), College and Career Club, Lego Club, Dance Club, Sports Club, National Honor Society, Spanish National Honor Society, Peer Group Connection
Students
- Girls
- 48%
- English language learners
- 15%
- Students with disabilities
- 35%
- Asian
- 0%
- Black
- 29%
- Hispanic
- 69%
- White
- 1%
- Multi-racial
- 1%
- Native American
- 0%
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
- 84%
- Rigorous instruction
- 53%
- Supportive environment
- 59%
- Family and community ties
- 94%
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
- 8:44 AM – 3:04 PM
- Building access
- Partially Accessible
Where to check and ask
Common questions
How do you get into Morris Academy for Collaborative Studies?
Morris Academy for Collaborative Studies 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 Morris Academy for Collaborative Studies?
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 Morris Academy for Collaborative Studies?
The average SAT was 844 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 Morris Academy for Collaborative Studies?
83% of students graduate in four years, and the college and career rate is 60% (DOE Fall 2025 directory).
Where is Morris Academy for Collaborative Studies 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.
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