William Cullen Bryant High School: admissions and school facts
William Cullen Bryant High School (DBN 30Q445) is a New York City public high school in Astoria, Queens with 5 admissions programs. Admission: Screened, Educational Option (Ed. Opt.), Zoned guarantee. Its average SAT is 887 (2024-25), against a median of 871.5 across NYC high schools. 82% of students graduate in four years.
- Programs
- 5
- Average SAT
- 887
- NYC median 871.5
- 4-year graduation
- 82%
- College and career rate
- 62%
- Students
- 1720
- Applicants per seat
- 0–2
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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.
ScreenedQ15A
Focus: Law & Government
The school ranks students by its own criteria (usually grades, sometimes attendance and tests). Seats are offered by rank within each priority group.
84 seats · 53 applicants · 1 per seat
Educational Option (Ed. Opt.)Q15B
Focus: Business, Computer Science & Technology
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.
42 seats · 84 applicants · 2 per seat
Educational Option (Ed. Opt.)Q15C
Focus: Performing Arts
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.
42 seats · 31 applicants · 1 per seat
ScreenedQ15J
Focus: Science & Math
The school ranks students by its own criteria (usually grades, sometimes attendance and tests). Seats are offered by rank within each priority group.
84 seats · 32 applicants · under 1 per seat
Zoned guaranteeQ15Z
Priority or a guarantee for students who live in the school's zone.
153 seats · 37 applicants · under 1 per seat
About the school
Our school is dedicated to ensuring that all students reach their full potential. Using interest-based, small learning communities and a strong honors program, each student is empowered to reach their highest academic potential in a nurturing environment. We provide students with real-world experience while fostering and promoting postsecondary readiness. Students are exposed to a plethora of co-curricular, extracurricular, and athletic activities to help them become well-rounded global citizens. We are part of the FutureReadyNYC (FRNYC) and Career Readiness and Modern Youth Apprenticeship (CRMYA) pilot, which helps us support career readiness for all our students. We have courses that help our ninth and tenth graders explore their career interests and develop readiness skills. Our students can apply for apprenticeships in tech, finance, and business, which allows them to earn and...
Courses and languages
Languages: Spanish
AP courses (16): Biology, Calculus AB, Chemistry, Computer Science Principles, English Language and Composition, English Literature and Composition, Environmental Science, Human Geography, Pre-Calculus, Research, Seminar, Spanish Language and Culture, Statistics, United States Government and Politics, United States History, World History: Modern
Sports and clubs
Girls: Basketball, Bowling, Cross Country, Flag Football, Handball, Indoor Track, Outdoor Track, Soccer, Softball, Tennis, Volleyball, Wrestling
Boys: Baseball, Basketball, Bowling, Cross Country, Football, Handball, Indoor Track, Outdoor Track, Soccer, Volleyball, Wrestling
Co-ed: Cricket
Clubs: Jazz Band, Orchestra, Rock Band, Show Choir, Piano, Violin, Acting, Playwriting, Theater Company, Technical Theater, Dance Company, Ballet, Tap, Modern, Hip Hop, Studio Art, Graphic Design, Yearbook, Media & Production, Debate, Key Club, Mock Trial, Moot Court, We the People, Student Government, My Brother's Keeper, My Sister's Keeper, Student Leadership, Badminton, Balkan, Beats Per Minute, Bengali, Bhangra, Bollywood, Cheerleading, Colombian, Dominican, Drum Line, Ecuadorian, Japanese, Korean, K-Pop, Mexican, Red Cross, Spikeball, The Hitters (Baseball), Video Game, West Indian, Workout
Students
- Girls
- 47%
- English language learners
- 28%
- Students with disabilities
- 18%
- Economic need index
- 87%
- Asian
- 21%
- Black
- 6%
- Hispanic
- 62%
- White
- 9%
- 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
- 77%
- Rigorous instruction
- 54%
- Supportive environment
- 59%
- Family and community ties
- 82%
Location and getting there
- Address
- 48-10 31 Avenue, Queens, NY 11103
- Neighborhood
- Astoria
- Subway
- M, R to 46th St
- Bus
- Q101, Q104, Q18, Q66
- School hours
- 8:15 AM – 2:35 PM
- Building access
- Not Accessible
Where to check and ask
Common questions
How do you get into William Cullen Bryant High School?
William Cullen Bryant High School admits students through: Screened, Educational Option (Ed. Opt.), Zoned guarantee. Families apply by ranking programs on one MySchools application; the application closes December 4, 2026 for fall 2027 entry.
How competitive is William Cullen Bryant High School?
In the Fall 2025 round the school’s programs had from 0 to 2 applicants per seat. Your real chance also depends on your priority group and admissions method.
What is the average SAT at William Cullen Bryant High School?
The average SAT was 887 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 William Cullen Bryant High School?
82% of students graduate in four years, and the college and career rate is 62% (DOE Fall 2025 directory).
Where is William Cullen Bryant High School and how do you get there?
The school is at 48-10 31 Avenue, Queens. Subway: M, R to 46th St. Bus: Q101, Q104, Q18, Q66.
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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