Westchester Square Academy: admissions and school facts
Westchester Square Academy (DBN 08X558) is a New York City public high school in Schuylerville-Throgs Neck, the Bronx with 2 admissions programs. Admission: Educational Option (Ed. Opt.), Screened. Its average SAT is 828 (2024-25), against a median of 871.5 across NYC high schools. 84% of students graduate in four years.
- Programs
- 2
- Average SAT
- 828
- NYC median 871.5
- 4-year graduation
- 84%
- College and career rate
- 61%
- Students
- 380
- 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.)Y58A
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.
64 seats · 48 applicants · 1 per seat
ScreenedY58B
Focus: Humanities & Interdisciplinary
The school ranks students by its own criteria (usually grades, sometimes attendance and tests). Seats are offered by rank within each priority group.
43 seats · 31 applicants · 1 per seat
About the school
Our mission is to develop confident readers, writers, and speakers who are connected to and supported by the school community. We prepare students for college with a liberal arts curriculum focused on writing, critical thinking, and peer discussion. We give them the opportunity to connect with their passions through elective coursework in the arts, sciences, and humanities. Our nurturing school culture encourages reflection, collaboration, and project-based learning. Regardless of entry program, students have a common 9th grade experience and opt-in to honors coursework starting their sophomore year.
Courses and languages
Languages: Spanish
AP courses (5): English Language and Composition, English Literature and Composition, Spanish Language and Culture, Studio Art - 2D, United States Government and Politics
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: Anime/Video Game Club, Leaders of Tomorrow Club, AntiBullying Committee, Yearbook Club, African Student Association Club, Book Club, Chess Club, Dance Ensemble, Gender Sexuality Alliance (GSA), National Honors Society, National Honors Society of Dance Arts, Student Government, Wellness Committee, Peer Group Connections, Advisory, Internship
Students
- Girls
- 43%
- English language learners
- 11%
- Students with disabilities
- 18%
- Economic need index
- 88%
- Asian
- 11%
- Black
- 26%
- Hispanic
- 54%
- White
- 7%
- 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
- 76%
- Rigorous instruction
- 57%
- Supportive environment
- 63%
- Family and community ties
- 83%
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 Westchester Square Academy?
Westchester Square Academy admits students through: Educational Option (Ed. Opt.), Screened. Families apply by ranking programs on one MySchools application; the application closes December 4, 2026 for fall 2027 entry.
How competitive is Westchester Square Academy?
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 Westchester Square Academy?
The average SAT was 828 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 Westchester Square Academy?
84% of students graduate in four years, and the college and career rate is 61% (DOE Fall 2025 directory).
Where is Westchester Square Academy 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