West Bronx Academy for the Future: admissions and school facts
West Bronx Academy for the Future (DBN 10X243) is a New York City public high school in Belmont, the Bronx with one admissions program. Admission: Educational Option (Ed. Opt.). Its average SAT is 824 (2024-25), against a median of 871.5 across NYC high schools. 87% of students graduate in four years.
- Programs
- 1
- Average SAT
- 824
- NYC median 871.5
- 4-year graduation
- 87%
- College and career rate
- 71%
- Students
- 563
- 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.)X59X
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 · 93 applicants · 1 per seat
About the school
West Bronx Academy is an urban community committed to accelerating student learning in a supportive environment with a focus on critical thinking. High school courses are offered to students in the eighth grade and college-level courses are offered to high school students. Through the use of restorative practices, all members of the school community share the responsibility of building and sustaining a positive school environment. We offer exploratory field trips throughout NYC and beyond, we partner with community organizations to bridge the gap between school and community.
Courses and languages
Languages: Spanish
AP courses (7): English Language and Composition, English Literature and Composition, Spanish Language and Culture, Statistics, Studio Art - 2D, United States Government and Politics, United States History
Sports and clubs
Girls: Badminton, Basketball, Cross Country, Flag Football, Indoor Track, Outdoor Track, Soccer, Softball, Volleyball
Boys: Baseball, Basketball, Cross Country, Indoor Track, Outdoor Track, Swimming, Volleyball
Clubs: Student Council, Girls United, Young Men with No Limits, Yearbook Club, Art Club, Music Club, TDF Wendy Wasserstein Theatre Scholarship, YDDC Dance Club, Young Men in the Workplace, Unity Club, Photography Club, Gemini Student Group, Catrock Outdoor Education program, TREC Campus Band, ACDP After School Enrichment Program, After school and Saturday Regents prep, AP for All, One Goal program, Genesys Works corporate internship, Capital One Bank internship, Lifeguard training, Partnership with Gear Up at Lehman College, College Now program, Annual upstate overnight college trip, Annual senior activities like overnight trip, prom, Senior Day, many trips
Students
- Girls
- 50%
- English language learners
- 18%
- Students with disabilities
- 29%
- Asian
- 1%
- Black
- 15%
- Hispanic
- 82%
- 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
- 61%
- Rigorous instruction
- 48%
- Supportive environment
- 52%
- Family and community ties
- 89%
Location and getting there
- Address
- 500 East Fordham Road, Bronx, NY 10458
- Neighborhood
- Belmont
- Subway
- B, D to Fordham Rd
- Bus
- Bx1, Bx12, Bx12-SBS, Bx15, Bx17, Bx19, Bx2, Bx22, Bx28, Bx34, Bx41, Bx41-SBS, Bx9, BxM4
- School hours
- 8:29 AM – 3:20 PM
- Building access
- Partially Accessible
Where to check and ask
Common questions
How do you get into West Bronx Academy for the Future?
West Bronx Academy for the Future 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 West Bronx Academy for the Future?
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 West Bronx Academy for the Future?
The average SAT was 824 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 West Bronx Academy for the Future?
87% of students graduate in four years, and the college and career rate is 71% (DOE Fall 2025 directory).
Where is West Bronx Academy for the Future and how do you get there?
The school is at 500 East Fordham Road, the Bronx. Subway: B, D to Fordham Rd. Bus: Bx1, Bx12, Bx12-SBS, Bx15, Bx17, Bx19, Bx2, Bx22, Bx28, Bx34, Bx41, Bx41-SBS, Bx9, BxM4.
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