Belmont Preparatory High School, or Belmont Prep is a small school located within the Theodore Roosevelt Educational Campus, across the street from Fordham University, in the Belmont section of the Bronx, New York City.
Serving 365 students in grades 9-12, Belmont Preparatory High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30-34% (which is lower than the New York state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≥80% (which is higher than the New York state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 365 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 98%
- Graduation Rate: ≥95% (Top 10% in NY)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≥80% (Top 10%)
- Science Proficiency: ≥95% (Top 5%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Belmont Preparatory High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
Graduation Rate
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Belmont Preparatory High School's student population of 365 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 26 teachers has declined by 10% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
365 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
Year Founded
2002
Colors
White, Black, Grey, Purple
School Calendar
First Day of School
Mon. Sep 1, 2025
School Mascot
Trec Auditorium
School Rankings
Belmont Preparatory High School ranks within the top 50% of all 4,346 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Belmont Preparatory High School is 0.41, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1870 out of 4346 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥80%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥95%
78%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
11:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
1%
10%
Hispanic
74%
30%
Black
21%
16%
White
2%
40%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥95%
87%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
91%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Trec Auditorium
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Belmont Preparatory High School's ranking?
Belmont Preparatory High School is ranked #1870 out of 4,346 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in New York.
What schools are Belmont Preparatory High School often compared to?
Belmont Preparatory High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Knowledge And Power Prep Academy International High School, Fordham Leadership Academy by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% NY state average), while ≥80% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
What is the graduation rate of Belmont Preparatory High School?
The graduation rate of Belmont Preparatory High School is 95%, which is higher than the New York state average of 87%.
How many students attend Belmont Preparatory High School?
365 students attend Belmont Preparatory High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
74% of Belmont Preparatory High School students are Hispanic, 21% of students are Black, 2% of students are White, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Belmont Preparatory High School?
Belmont Preparatory High School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Belmont Preparatory High School offer ?
Belmont Preparatory High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Belmont Preparatory High School part of?
Belmont Preparatory High School is part of New York City Geographic District #10 School District.
In what neighborhood is Belmont Preparatory High School located?
Belmont Preparatory High School is located in the Belmont neighborhood of Bronx, NY. There are 19 other public schools located in Belmont.
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