High School for Energy and Technology

Test score data was not provided for this school, making a full academic assessment challenging. However, the school offers AP Courses and a rigorous career and technical education pathway in Electrical Installation and Technology that attracted 476 applicants for 86 seats — indicating strong demand from families seeking vocational training. The average class size of 22.9 matches the district average.

This is where the school shines most visibly. Family satisfaction sits at 96% — above the district average — with parent-teacher trust at 96% and parent-principal trust at 94%. Teachers report 87% instruction quality (slightly below the 91% district average) but the response rate was low at 26 teachers, so take this with caution. Notably, teacher-principal trust is lower at 71%, suggesting some tension between staff and leadership that parents may not directly feel. The school has logged zero suspensions — a standout in a district where the average suspension rate is 0.28%.

The student body is predominantly Hispanic (71%) with 22% Black students, 6% Asian, and very low White enrollment (1%) — reflecting the demographics of Belmont, where the population is overwhelmingly Hispanic and low-income. The economic need index of 91.7% is notably high, meaning nearly all students qualify for free or reduced lunch. About 29% of students have IEPs, suggesting strong special education programming. The diversity index of 47% is moderate.

Belmont is a densely populated, transit-accessible neighborhood in the Bronx with significant challenges. Median household income is just $32,956, and 37.7% of residents live in poverty. Only 3.8% of residents own homes. The safety score of 2.3 out of 100 is extremely low, with high crime density. Environmental health concerns are notable: 15.2% of homes have elevated lead levels and the asthma emergency department rate is 75.5 per 1,000. However, the neighborhood scores 58.6 for transit and has moderate family density (55.6).

Families likely travel from across the Bronx and potentially Manhattan to access this school's specialized electrical technology program. The area is transit-connected but parents should factor in commute time given the program's draw beyond the immediate neighborhood.