University Heights Secondary School

University Heights Secondary School located at 701 St Ann's Ave, Bronx, NY 10455, USA

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At a glance for families

  • Grades served: 9–12
  • Neighborhood: Melrose South-Mott Haven North
  • Non-zoned

Locations (1)

University Heights Secondary School
701 St. Anns Avenue
Bronx, Melrose South-Mott Haven North

School Quality

The one thing to remember

Enrollment (2025–26) is 655, larger than most high schools in the district and citywide.

What its own parents say

100%

of parents trust the principal

100%

trust their child's teachers

100%

satisfied with the education overall

NYC School Survey 2026. 76% of families answered.

Regents and graduation

4-year graduation

100%

English Regents pass rate

94%

University Heights Secondary School vs Mott Haven Village Preparatory High School

MeasureUniversity Heights Secondary SchoolMott Haven Village Preparatory High School
Enrollment (2025–26)655186
Student–teacher ratio (2025–26)18.17.4
Family satisfaction (2026)100%95%
Principal trust (2026)100%98%
Teacher trust (2026)100%97%
Leadership (2026)100%99%
Distance between schools<0.01 mi

Student body

Enrollment

655 students

9–12 · about the same over five years

NYC DOE · 2025–26

Students per teacher

18.1

students per teacher

NYC DOE · 2025–26

English learners

3%

was 2% in 2024–25

NYC DOE · 2025–26

Economic need

88% of students live in poverty (2025–26)

Economic need index: 85% — the measure we use to compare similar schools.

NYC DOE · 2025–26

Special education

18%

of students here are in special education

NYC DOE · 2025–26

Student body: 3% White, 59% Hispanic, 3% Asian, 32% Black, 0% multiracial, 55% female, 45% male.

Economic need index: 85% — 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
100%
Parent involvement
100%

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

701 ST. ANNS AVENUE

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Frequently Asked Questions

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Quick Facts

What is this provider?

  • Subject: K–12 Schools
  • Sub-Subjects: High School
  • Location: Melrose South-Mott Haven North, Bronx
  • Address: 701 St. Anns Avenue