Belmont Preparatory High School

Belmont Preparatory High School, located in the Bronx, serves grades 9-12 with a mission to prepare academically talented students for higher education through a rigorous, humanities-based, interdisciplinary curriculum. It is described as a small school within the Theodore Roosevelt Educational Complex, offering personal attention to its students. The school boasts a high 4-year graduation rate of 96.0%, which is at the 75th percentile citywide, and an impressive college enrollment rate of 87.6%, well above the 75th percentile, indicating strong post-secondary success. Belmont Prep offers six AP courses, CUNY College Now college courses, SAT Prep, and partners with Fordham University, which is located across the street. Students have opportunities for extensive college visits, and some have been admitted to selective institutions. The school emphasizes "learning by doing," diverse perspectives, challenging norms, and demonstrating thinking through writing. Parents consistently report high satisfaction, with overwhelmingly positive feedback on teacher support and the school's overall educational environment. However, Regents pass rates in subjects like Geometry, Algebra I, Algebra II, Living Environment, and Chemistry are significantly below citywide averages, though scores in US History, Global History, and Languages Other Than English are strong. Student survey results indicate some concerns regarding physical fights, bullying, and school cleanliness. Some reviews also mention challenges with limited resources and a low budget impacting clubs and events. The school offers PSAL athletics, International and Domestic Educational Excursions, and National Honor Society.