Best High Schools in District 12
The top high schools in District 12, ranked by overall rating. Pharos Academy Charter School leads with 81/100, followed by Mott Hall V and East Bronx Academy for the Future. 21 high schools in District 12 in total.
The ranking
1
Pharos Academy Charter School1001 Intervale Avenue
K–5 Elementary6–8 Middle School9–12 High School
81/100
2
Mott Hall V1551 East 172 Street
6–8 Middle School9–12 High School
39/100
3
East Bronx Academy For The Future1716 SOUTHERN BOULEVARD
6–8 Middle School9–12 High School
30/100
4
Bronx Latin800 HOME STREET
6–8 Middle School9–12 High School
29/100
5
Dr. Richard Izquierdo Health And Science Charter School800 HOME STREET
6–8 Middle School9–12 High School
26/100
6
Bronx Regional High School1010 REV. J. A. POLITE AVENUE
9–12 High School
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7
Explorations Academy H.S.1619 BOSTON ROAD
9–12 High School
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8
Fannie Lou Hamer Freedom High School1021 Jennings Street
9–12 High School
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9
High School Of World Cultures1300 BOYNTON AVENUE
9–12 High School
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10
Metropolitan High School, The1180 Rev. J.a. Polite Avenue
9–12 High School
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11
P.S. X8111434 LONGFELLOW AVENUE
9–12 High School
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12
P186x Walter J. Damrosch School750 JENNINGS STREET
Pre-K / 3-KK–5 Elementary6–8 Middle School9–12 High School
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13
Pan American International High School At Monroe1300 BOYNTON AVENUE
9–12 High School
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14
The Cinema School1551 East 172 Street
9–12 High School
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15
The Metropolitan Soundview High School1300 BOYNTON AVENUE
9–12 High School
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16
Monroe Campus (ALC)1300 BOYNTON AVENUE
6–8 Middle School9–12 High School
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17
Wings Academy1122 East 180 Street
9–12 High School
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18
Arturo A. Schomburg Satellite Academy Bronx1010 REV. J. A. POLITE AVENUE
9–12 High School
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19
Bard High School Early College Bronx1619 BOSTON ROAD
9–12 High School
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20
Bronx Career And College Preparatory High School800 HOME STREET
9–12 High School
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21
Bronx Envision Academy1619 BOSTON ROAD
9–12 High School
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is the best high school in District 12?
- Pharos Academy Charter School ranks highest by overall rating (81/100), ahead of Mott Hall V. The best fit depends on your child — set your family's priorities for a personalized match.
- How many high schools are in District 12?
- There are 21 high schools in District 12.
- How are these schools ranked?
- By overall rating — the NYC DOE quality composite (on a /100 scale). Run a Smart Match to weigh academics, diversity, programs, commute, and special-education needs against your family's priorities.
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