Pelham Lab High School: admissions and school facts
Pelham Lab High School (DBN 08X320) is a New York City public high school in Schuylerville-Throgs Neck, the Bronx with one admissions program. Admission: Educational Option (Ed. Opt.). Its average SAT is 864 (2024-25), against a median of 871.5 across NYC high schools. 78% of students graduate in four years.
- Programs
- 1
- Average SAT
- 864
- NYC median 871.5
- 4-year graduation
- 78%
- College and career rate
- 52%
- Students
- 261
- Applicants per seat
- 0
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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.)X26A
Focus: Science & Math
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.
86 seats · 34 applicants · under 1 per seat
About the school
At Pelham Lab High School, we value equity, communication, collaboration and character. We encourage students to ask the right questions so they can begin thinking critically about the world around them. Asking the right questions is equally as important as knowing the right answers. We believe that by encouraging you to ask deep questions, by engaging you in creative experiences outside of the classroom, and by ensuring that your social, academic, and emotional needs are met, you will set and achieve challenging but worthwhile goals in your future life.
Courses and languages
Languages: Spanish
AP courses (8): Computer Science Principles, English Language and Composition, English Literature and Composition, Environmental Science, Seminar, United States Government and Politics, United States History, World History: Modern
Sports and clubs
Girls: Basketball, Bowling, Cross Country, Flag Football, Indoor Track, Lacrosse, Outdoor Track, Soccer, Softball, Volleyball
Boys: Baseball, Basketball, Football, Indoor Track, Lacrosse, Outdoor Track, Rugby, Soccer, Wrestling
Co-ed: Cricket, Stunt
Clubs: Gender Sexuality Alliance (GSA), Community Change Afterschool programs, The Shop Young Men's Mentoring Group, Student Government, National Honor Society, Newspaper
Students
- Girls
- 45%
- English language learners
- 17%
- Students with disabilities
- 24%
- Economic need index
- 87%
- Asian
- 9%
- Black
- 28%
- Hispanic
- 52%
- White
- 8%
- 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
- 79%
- Rigorous instruction
- 57%
- Supportive environment
- 68%
- Family and community ties
- 92%
Location and getting there
- Address
- 3000 East Tremont Avenue, Bronx, NY 10461
- Neighborhood
- Schuylerville-Throgs Neck
- Subway
- 6 to Westchester Square-East Tremont Av
- Bus
- Bx21, Bx24, Bx31, Bx4, Bx40, Bx42, Bx4A, Bx8
- School hours
- 8:15 AM – 2:35 PM
- Building access
- Partially Accessible
Where to check and ask
Common questions
How do you get into Pelham Lab High School?
Pelham Lab 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 Pelham Lab High School?
In the Fall 2025 round the school’s programs had 0 applicants per seat. Your real chance also depends on your priority group and admissions method.
What is the average SAT at Pelham Lab High School?
The average SAT was 864 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 Pelham Lab High School?
78% of students graduate in four years, and the college and career rate is 52% (DOE Fall 2025 directory).
Where is Pelham Lab High School and how do you get there?
The school is at 3000 East Tremont Avenue, the Bronx. Subway: 6 to Westchester Square-East Tremont Av. Bus: Bx21, Bx24, Bx31, Bx4, Bx40, Bx42, Bx4A, Bx8.
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