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#1171 of 4,742 schools in NY

Top 25% in state

Belmont Preparatory High School

High School · New York City Geographic District #10 · Bronx, NY

A New York City Geographic District #10 high school where students score 42 points above what's typical for similar communities.

500 E FORDHAM RD, Bronx, NY 10458

  • Math 72% proficient (2021)
  • Reading 87% proficient (2021)
  • 87.0% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress9.4Excellent25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data13
Annual Change+0.79 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2021
TrendStable
Academics9.3Excellent25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency72% (2021 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency87% (2021 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency80% (2021 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)38% (model expectation from 2021 EdFacts)
vs. Expected+41.8 pts
Adjusted Percentile90th
College Readiness6.0Average30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate87%
AP Participation19.2%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment5.2Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio14:1
Chronic Absenteeism31.8%

Students at Belmont Preparatory High School score 80% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 38%).

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2021 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. NY average.

Math Proficiency72%(2021 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2021 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency87%(2021 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2021 EdFacts)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 10 points since 2018, to 80% in 2021, across a 13-year record (2009–2021).

Show all 13 years
2009
Math
82%
ELA
87%
2010
Math
87%
ELA
87%
2011
Math
77%
ELA
87%
2012
Math
87%
ELA
87%
2013
Math
32%
ELA
47%
2014
Math
82%
ELA
92%
2015
Math
92%
ELA
98%
2016
Math
98%
ELA
98%
2017
Math
92%
ELA
98%
2018
Math
87%
ELA
92%
2019
Math
87%
ELA
92%
2020*
Math
72%
ELA
87%
2021*
Math
72%
ELA
87%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 81% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 88% (multi-year average, 2009-2021)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 26 test records from NY state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

91.5%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Belmont Preparatory High School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the New York map →

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 97Walker's Paradise
  • Transit 100Rider’s Paradise
  • Bike 54Bikeable

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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$42,107

Median home value

$515,700

Median rent

$1,548/mo

College educated

16.1%

Homeownership

3.9%

Poverty rate

29.8%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 10458; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs1AP course offered
19.2% participation·State avg: 2.4 AP courses·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics3sports offered
2 boys'·1 girls'·3 teams (incl. JV)·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses3of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Bronx High School for Law and Community ServiceEnrollment path unverified7.79–120.0 mi393Compare →
Fordham High School for the ArtsEnrollment path unverified9.09–120.0 mi350Compare →
Fordham Leadership AcademyEnrollment path unverified8.29–120.0 mi385Compare →
Knowledge and Power Prep Academy International High SchoolEnrollment path unverified7.69–120.0 mi411Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

New York City Geographic District #10

Schools in district
83
Rank in district
#17 of 83
District spending per student
The source marked this value as not applicable.
District child poverty rate
The source release did not match this district identifier.

Belmont Preparatory High School is listed in NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT #10; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Belmont Preparatory High School

Belmont Preparatory High School is a public high school in Bronx, NY, part of New York City Geographic District #10, serving approximately 365 students in grades 9th-12th with a 14:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.5 out of 10 and ranks #1,171 of 4,742 schools in NY. State assessment records show 81% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 88% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Belmont Preparatory High School

What grades does Belmont Preparatory High School serve?

Belmont Preparatory High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend Belmont Preparatory High School?

Belmont Preparatory High School has an enrollment of approximately 365 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Belmont Preparatory High School?

The student-teacher ratio at Belmont Preparatory High School is 14:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Belmont Preparatory High School rank in NY?

Belmont Preparatory High School ranks #1,171 of 4,742 schools in NY.

What is Belmont Preparatory High School's MySchoolScout rating?

Belmont Preparatory High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.5 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

What are the test scores at Belmont Preparatory High School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Belmont Preparatory High School has 81% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 88% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).

Is Belmont Preparatory High School a charter school?

No, Belmont Preparatory High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Belmont Preparatory High School a Title I school?

No, Belmont Preparatory High School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Belmont Preparatory High School?

91.5% of students at Belmont Preparatory High School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.

School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)

Grades
9th – 12th
Enrollment
365
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
Teachers (FTE)
26
Type
regular
Setting
Large City
County
Bronx County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
31.8%
4-Year Graduation
87.0%
Area population (ZIP 10458)
78,741
Area average commute
44.3 min
Area median age
31.1
About this school's data

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.

School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
  • Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
MySchoolScout rating and rank
MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
Math proficiency
State department of education · 2021 EdFacts · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2021 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2021 EdFacts · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2021 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Student progress (growth)
NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
  • Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
  • Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 10458; this does not measure the attendance area.
Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2021; directory SY 2023–24

About our data · How we calculate scores

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