Best Morris Heights Public High Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 879 students in the neighborhood of Morris Heights, Bronx, NY.
The top-ranked public high schools in Morris Heights are Charter High School For Law And Social Justice and Academy For Language And Technology. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Morris Heights, Bronx, NY public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 74% (versus the New York public high school average of 55%), and reading proficiency score of 75% (versus the 59% statewide average).
the neighborhood of Morris Heights, Bronx, NY public high school have a Graduation Rate of 81%, which is less than the New York average of 89%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Academy For Language And Technology, with ≥95% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in New York or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 100% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New York public high school average of 61% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public High Schools in the neighborhood of Morris Heights, Bronx, NY (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Charter High School For Law And Social Justice
Charter School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1960 University Ave
Bronx, NY 10453
(347) 696-0042
Gr: 9-12 | 470 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1
Rank: #22.
Academy For Language And Technology
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1700 Macombs Rd
Bronx, NY 10453
(718) 731-0219
Gr: 9-12 | 350 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public high schools in the neighborhood of Morris Heights, Bronx, NY?
The top-ranked public high schools in the neighborhood of Morris Heights, Bronx, NY include Charter High School For Law And Social Justice and Academy For Language And Technology.
How many public high schools are located in the neighborhood of Morris Heights, Bronx?
2 public high schools are located in the neighborhood of Morris Heights, Bronx.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Morris Heights, Bronx?
the neighborhood of Morris Heights, Bronx public high schools minority enrollment is 100% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New York public high schools average of 61% (majority Hispanic).

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