At a Glance
A highly selective screened high school with an international focus that draws applicants from across the Bronx — and keeps families extremely satisfied
Families who value a small-school feel (427 students), want their teen exposed to multiple world languages, and prioritize a school culture with strong trust between families and staff — and who are comfortable with a screened admissions process and the reality that academic performance data is limited in this dataset.
- Near-universal parent trust and satisfaction (95%) — families clearly feel heard and valued
- Zero suspensions — discipline handled without exclusionary practices
- Highly competitive admissions (5-9% offer rates) drawing applicants from across the district
- Six world languages offered including Chinese, Japanese, Latin, and Italian — unusually robust for a neighborhood school
- Very high teacher collegial trust (96%) indicating strong staff relationships
- No explicit test score data provided — academic performance trajectory is difficult to assess from this dataset
- High economic need (86.5%) means many families are managing significant financial stress
- Low safety percentile in the surrounding neighborhood — families should visit the area personally
- Teacher response rate was low (33 responses), so some survey data has limited statistical weight
- Screened admissions means this isn't a zoned school — getting in requires applying and being selected
Based on 2024-2025 data
School SummaryDistrict 10
Among District 10 schools, this is clearly a sought-after option — the competitive admissions numbers (800+ applicants for 43 seats in one program) prove demand. Without published test scores, it's harder to benchmark against peer schools like P.S. 024 Spuyten Duyvil (92/100) or P.S. 081 Robert J. Christen (88/100), but the culture and climate metrics would place it near the top for family satisfaction. The zero suspension rate stands out in a district where the average is 0.28%.
Test score data isn't explicitly reported for this school, but the district averages (45% ELA, 44% Math) provide context for what students in District 10 are working with. The 22.9 average class size matches the district average exactly, suggesting typical class sizes for the area. The school offers AP courses and a humanities focus, along with six world languages including Chinese, Japanese, Latin, and Italian — an unusually rich language program for a neighborhood public school.
The culture and climate data is a genuine standout — 95% parent satisfaction, 95% parent-teacher trust, and 94% parent-principal trust are exceptional for any public school, let alone one in a high-need neighborhood. Teacher collegial trust hits 96%, indicating strong staff cohesion. The zero suspensions are notable — this is a school where behavioral issues are being addressed through means other than exclusion. Teacher-reported safety (88% quality rating, though this is the district average) combined with these trust metrics suggests a school where day-to-day relationships are strong.
The student body is predominantly Hispanic (70%) with meaningful Black (13%) and Asian (12%) representation — a 53% diversity index reflects a genuinely mixed community. With 17% IEP students and programs supporting ELL learners, the school serves a range of learning needs. The 86.5% economic need index means nearly nine in ten students qualify for free or reduced lunch, making this a school where most families are navigating significant financial constraints.
Kingsbridge-Marble Hill is a transit-rich, family-oriented Bronx neighborhood with significant socioeconomic diversity. The median household income of $53,729 and 27.7% poverty rate tell the story of a community where many families are working-class or struggling. The low homeownership rate (17%) and high rental population suggest a transient community. Safety scores are low (20th percentile), and the crime density is elevated — these are real factors families consider. However, the neighborhood scores well on stability (81st percentile) and transit (79th percentile), meaning families can get around without a car.
The area is generally walkable with good Bronx transit options, though families from farther-flung parts of the district may find the commute longer — something to factor in given the screened admissions draw.
Survey Results
NYC School Survey (2025) · 210 families responded (56% rate)
Programs & Activities
Admissions Demand
College Prep program for mainstream students. All mainstream students in 9th grade will choose a foreign language (Japanese or Italian) and study it for three years. The other courses will be Environmental Science, World Literature, CC Algebra (students who passed CC Algebra in eighth grade with an 85 or higher will move on to CC Geometry). Each Wednesday, students will choose one art form to study for the year, take health and Advisory. Students will take PE two days a week from 3:10pm-4:40pm.
College Prep program for English Language Learners. All students in 9th grade will have one period of English as a New Language and one English class. The other courses will be Environmental Science, CC Algebra (students who passed CC Algebra in eighth grade with an 85 or higher will move on to CC Geometry). Each Wednesday students will choose one art form to study for the year, take health and Advisory. Students will take PE two days a week from 3:10pm-4:40pm.
Racial & Ethnic Diversity
NYC DOE InfoHub · 2022-23
Economic Need & Special Populations
Discipline
NYSED Student & Educator Database
Frequently Asked Questions
- Is Marble Hill High School for International Studies a good school?
- Published quality ratings aren't available for Marble Hill High School for International Studies yet on Motley. It's a public school serving grades 9 to 12 in Kingsbridge-Marble Hill.
- What grades does Marble Hill High School for International Studies serve?
- Marble Hill High School for International Studies serves grades 9 to 12.
- How do students get into Marble Hill High School for International Studies?
- Marble Hill High School for International Studies is a screened school — it admits by application, weighing grades, attendance, and sometimes a test or interview.
- Is Marble Hill High School for International Studies public, charter, or private?
- Marble Hill High School for International Studies is a public school in NYC Community School District 10.
- What neighborhood is Marble Hill High School for International Studies in?
- Marble Hill High School for International Studies is in Kingsbridge-Marble Hill, Bronx.
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