Pelham Preparatory Academy: admissions and school facts
Pelham Preparatory Academy (DBN 11X542) is a New York City public high school in Bronxdale, the Bronx with one admissions program. Admission: Educational Option (Ed. Opt.). Its average SAT is 896 (2024-25), against a median of 871.5 across NYC high schools. 92% of students graduate in four years.
- Programs
- 1
- Average SAT
- 896
- NYC median 871.5
- 4-year graduation
- 92%
- College and career rate
- 69%
- Students
- 460
- Applicants per seat
- 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.
Educational Option (Ed. Opt.)X45A
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.
103 seats · 334 applicants · 3 per seat
About the school
Pelham Preparatory Academy was established in 2002 under the auspices of the New Century High School Initiative by New Visions for Public Schools and The Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation in conjunction with the New York City Department of Education. Under the leadership of Principal Benvenuto Ferron, AP Kimberlee Davidson, and AP Kerry Campbell, our mission is to implement academically rigorous curricula that meets and exceeds national, state, and city standards while cultivating the inherent genius within our students in a caring, engaging and safe environment. As a school community, we strive to collaboratively build a student centered learning community that is designed to empower our students not only to be lifelong learners, but also lifelong leaders in their communities and the world.
Courses and languages
Languages: Spanish
AP courses (5): Computer Science Principles, English Language and Composition, Environmental Science, United States History, World History: Modern
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: Student Government, Art Club, Chess Club, Gaming Club, National Honor Society, Hispanic Honor Society, Concert & Jazz Band, JiuJitsu, Lincoln Center Theatre, Pelham Press Newspaper, Opening Act, Bella Abzug "Bali Girls", Culture Club, Black Student Union, Muslim Student Association, Weight Lifting Club, Basketball Club, Gender Sexuality Alliance (GSA)
Students
- Girls
- 48%
- English language learners
- 8%
- Students with disabilities
- 22%
- Economic need index
- 83%
- Asian
- 5%
- Black
- 34%
- Hispanic
- 51%
- White
- 9%
- 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
- 55%
- Supportive environment
- 64%
- Family and community ties
- 98%
Location and getting there
- Address
- 925 Astor Avenue, Bronx, NY 10469
- Neighborhood
- Bronxdale
- Subway
- 5 to Pelham Pkwy (0.3 mi); 5 to Morris Park (0.4 mi); 2, 5 to Pelham Pkwy (0.4 mi)
- School hours
- 8:45 AM – 3:04 PM
- Building access
- Partially Accessible
Where to check and ask
Common questions
How do you get into Pelham Preparatory Academy?
Pelham Preparatory Academy 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 Preparatory Academy?
In the Fall 2025 round the school’s programs had 3 applicants per seat. Your real chance also depends on your priority group and admissions method.
What is the average SAT at Pelham Preparatory Academy?
The average SAT was 896 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 Preparatory Academy?
92% of students graduate in four years, and the college and career rate is 69% (DOE Fall 2025 directory).
Where is Pelham Preparatory Academy and how do you get there?
The school is at 925 Astor Avenue, the Bronx. Subway: 5 to Pelham Pkwy (0.3 mi); 5 to Morris Park (0.4 mi); 2, 5 to Pelham Pkwy (0.4 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