Mott Hall Bronx High School: admissions and school facts
Mott Hall Bronx High School (DBN 09X252) is a New York City public high school in Claremont-Bathgate, the Bronx with one admissions program. Admission: Educational Option (Ed. Opt.). Its average SAT is 862 (2024-25), against a median of 871.5 across NYC high schools. 85% of students graduate in four years.
- Programs
- 1
- Average SAT
- 862
- NYC median 871.5
- 4-year graduation
- 85%
- College and career rate
- 68%
- Students
- 296
- 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.)X04R
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.
71 seats · 100 applicants · 1 per seat
About the school
At Mott Hall Bronx High School, we prepare all students to create a just and equitable world free from systemic racism and all other forms of oppression through a rigorous, balanced education. We provide opportunities so that students flourish academically, socially and emotionally and equip them with the tools, knowledge and confidence to become informed agents of change in the world. Mott Hall Bronx High School offers open access to the prestigious International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma. The IB Diploma Programme provides a demanding, internationally recognized high school curriculum that prepares students for college-level work. Students engage in learning experiences beyond the typical high school curriculum, including community service, an independent research project, and an introductory philosophy course that investigates ways of knowing. Students who earn certificates or...
Courses and languages
Languages: French
Sports and clubs
Girls: Basketball, Cross Country, Flag Football, Softball, Wrestling
Boys: Baseball, Basketball, Cross Country, Wrestling
Co-ed: Double Dutch
Clubs: After School Clubs: Coding, Anime, Black Student Union, Building Ladies Up, Student Government, Gender Sexuality Alliance (GSA), STEP Team, Cheerleading Team, Double Dutch Club, Travel Club, Delta Gems, Club Track and Field, Rugby, Boys Intramural Basketball
Students
- Girls
- 47%
- English language learners
- 6%
- Students with disabilities
- 30%
- Economic need index
- 94%
- Asian
- 0%
- Black
- 33%
- Hispanic
- 64%
- 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
- 55%
- Supportive environment
- 60%
- Family and community ties
- 87%
Location and getting there
- Address
- 1595 Bathgate Avenue, Bronx, NY 10457
- Neighborhood
- Claremont-Bathgate
- Subway
- B, D to 170 St (0.6 mi); B, D to 174-175 Sts (0.7 mi); 2, 5 to 174 St (0.7 mi)
- Bus
- Bx11, Bx15, Bx17, Bx21, Bx32, Bx41, Bx41-SBS
- School hours
- 8:25 AM – 3:15 PM
- Building access
- Fully Accessible
Where to check and ask
Common questions
How do you get into Mott Hall Bronx High School?
Mott Hall Bronx High School 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 Mott Hall Bronx High School?
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 Mott Hall Bronx High School?
The average SAT was 862 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 Mott Hall Bronx High School?
85% of students graduate in four years, and the college and career rate is 68% (DOE Fall 2025 directory).
Where is Mott Hall Bronx High School and how do you get there?
The school is at 1595 Bathgate Avenue, the Bronx. Subway: B, D to 170 St (0.6 mi); B, D to 174-175 Sts (0.7 mi); 2, 5 to 174 St (0.7 mi). Bus: Bx11, Bx15, Bx17, Bx21, Bx32, Bx41, Bx41-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