At a Glance
A career-focused high school in a high-need Bronx neighborhood where teachers report exceptional instruction quality and zero suspensions.
Families in the Longwood and surrounding Bronx neighborhoods who want a small high school with strong teacher trust and a supportive discipline environment. Parents should be comfortable with the lack of test score transparency and must weigh the neighborhood's safety context. This school is particularly well-suited for students who thrive in smaller settings and for families who value relationship-based education over test-score prestige.
- Teachers report 100% instruction quality — the highest in District 12
- Zero suspensions reported, compared to 0.42% district average
- Very strong parent-principal trust (96%) and parent-teacher trust (94%)
- Small school feel with 263 students and 21.9 average class size
- 20% admissions offer rate indicates real demand from families
- No test score data available, making academic performance difficult to assess
- Very high economic need (93.5%) means students face significant out-of-school challenges
- Only 37% family survey response rate — these strong numbers may not represent all families
- Low neighborhood education orientation (20th percentile) means families are largely first-generation pursuing college prep
- Program richness score of 41.5/100 is moderate — fewer enrichment offerings than higher-resourced schools
Based on 2024-2025 data
School SummaryDistrict 12
Among peer schools in District 12, Bronx Career and College Preparatory High School lacks the comparative data that schools like South Bronx Classical (96/100) or Bold Charter (88/100) have built. However, its culture climate metrics rival or exceed those top-performing peers. The school occupies a different niche — unscreened admissions, small size, career and college focus — serving families who may not have accessed screened options. It is NOT a charter, but a traditional public school with limited unscreened admissions.
Test score data was not available for this school, making it difficult to directly compare academic performance against district averages. However, the school offers AP Courses and a Humanities program, and participates in the standard accountability system.
The survey results paint a remarkably positive picture of school culture. Teachers rate instruction quality at 100% — the highest in the district — and report strong trust in leadership (91%). Parents similarly give high marks, with 96% trust in the principal and 94% trust in teachers. Most notably, there were zero suspensions reported, compared to the district average of 0.42%. The family survey response rate of 37% is moderate, so these strong numbers reflect a meaningful but not universal constituency.
With 263 students, this is a small high school serving grades 9-12 plus special education. The student body is predominantly Hispanic (62%) and Black (32%), reflecting the neighborhood demographics. Nearly a quarter of students have IEPs, and the economic need index of 93.5% is among the highest in the district — meaning almost all families qualify for free or reduced lunch. The diversity index of 48% is moderate, and the 25% IEP population suggests robust special education services.
Longwood is a dense, transit-rich Bronx neighborhood with significant challenges. Median household income is just $36,558, and only 15.1% of residents have a bachelor's degree or higher. The poverty rate sits at 33.2%, while homeownership is extremely low at 12.7%. Transit access is excellent (93rd percentile), which is critical since most families rely on public transportation. Education orientation in the neighborhood is low (20th percentile), suggesting this school fills an important gap for college-prep pathways. Safety scores are concerning (4th percentile), which is a reality for families considering schools here.
The neighborhood is highly walkable and well-served by subway and bus lines, reflecting its 93rd percentile transit score. Families from across the Bronx can access the school relatively easily, though the low walkability of the broader area means most students commute by bus or train.
Survey Results
NYC School Survey (2025) · 43 families responded (37% rate)
Programs & Activities
Admissions Demand
The students are expected to complete core classes that require them to apply knowledge from one course to another. Career planning helps students to determine the classes and internship needed towards a career goal. All students are expected to challenge themselves with a minimum of at least one AP course prior to graduation. There is an expectation that our students give back to their community through various community service opportunities throughout the school year.
Racial & Ethnic Diversity
NYC DOE InfoHub · 2022-23
Economic Need & Special Populations
Discipline
NYSED Student & Educator Database
Frequently Asked Questions
- Is Bronx Career and College Preparatory High School a good school?
- Published quality ratings aren't available for Bronx Career and College Preparatory High School yet on Motley. It's a public school serving grades 9 to 12 in Longwood.
- What grades does Bronx Career and College Preparatory High School serve?
- Bronx Career and College Preparatory High School serves grades 9 to 12.
- How do students get into Bronx Career and College Preparatory High School?
- Bronx Career and College Preparatory High School uses the Educational Option (Ed-Opt) method, ranking applicants across performance levels so seats go to a mix of abilities.
- Is Bronx Career and College Preparatory High School public, charter, or private?
- Bronx Career and College Preparatory High School is a public school in NYC Community School District 12.
- What neighborhood is Bronx Career and College Preparatory High School in?
- Bronx Career and College Preparatory High School is in Longwood, Bronx.
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