Pelham Preparatory Academy

Pelham Preparatory Academy (11X542) is a public school in District 11, Bronxdale, Bronx, serving grades 9–12. Enrollment was 460 students in 2025–26 (NYC DOE).

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At a glance for families

  • Grades served: 9–12
  • Neighborhood: Bronxdale
  • Non-zoned

Locations (1)

Pelham Preparatory Academy
925 Astor Avenue
Bronx, Bronxdale

School Quality

The one thing to remember

Regents diploma rate (2025) is 85%, higher than most district high schools.

What the numbers say

  • Family satisfaction (2026) is 99%, higher than most NYC high schools.
  • Trust in teachers (2026) is 99%, higher than most NYC high schools.

What its own parents say

100%

of parents trust the principal

99%

trust their child's teachers

99%

satisfied with the education overall

NYC School Survey 2026. 45% of families answered — treat as a partial picture.

Regents and graduation

4-year graduation

93%

English Regents pass rate

82%

Algebra I Regents pass rate

38%

Geometry Regents pass rate

6%

Algebra II Regents pass rate

21%

Living Environment Regents pass rate

48%

Global History Regents pass rate

67%

U.S. History Regents pass rate

63%

Chemistry Regents pass rate

13%

Earth Science Regents pass rate

42%

Pelham Preparatory Academy vs Astor Collegiate Academy

MeasurePelham Preparatory AcademyAstor Collegiate Academy
Enrollment (2025–26)460375
Student–teacher ratio (2025–26)14.811.7
Family satisfaction (2026)99%89%
Principal trust (2026)100%95%
Teacher trust (2026)99%93%
Leadership (2026)100%94%
4-year graduation rate (2025)93%88%
Regents diploma rate (2025)85%79%
Advanced Regents diploma rate (2025)5%1%
Distance between schools<0.01 mi

Pelham Preparatory Academy has higher Regents diploma rate (2025) than Astor Collegiate Academy (85% vs 79%).

Student body

Enrollment

460 students

9–12 · down 53 over five years

NYC DOE · 2025–26

Students per teacher

14.8

students per teacher

NYC DOE · 2025–26

English learners

8%

was 6% in 2024–25

NYC DOE · 2025–26

Economic need

86% of students live in poverty (2025–26)

Economic need index: 83% — the measure we use to compare similar schools.

NYC DOE · 2025–26

Special education

22%

of students here are in special education

NYC DOE · 2025–26

Student body: 9% White, 48% Hispanic, 6% Asian, 36% Black, 0% multiracial, 47% female, 53% male.

Economic need index: 83% — the measure we use to compare similar schools. It combines measures of students’ economic circumstances; it is not a measure of school quality.

More from the family survey

Leadership
100%
Disability support services
100%
Outreach
100%
Facilities
99%
Parent involvement
98%

NYC DOE · 2026 survey

School zone

NYC DOE · 2024–25

Know before you tour

Admissions

Admissions for NYC public schools go through MySchools. This school has no attendance zone; admission is through MySchools.

Address

925 ASTOR AVENUE

How to read this page

  • Test scores measure one week in April. They say nothing about the art room, recess or whether your child will be happy. Tour the school.

Frequently Asked Questions

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Quick Facts

What is this provider?

  • Subject: K–12 Schools
  • Sub-Subjects: High School
  • Location: Bronxdale, Bronx
  • Address: 925 Astor Avenue