Bronx High School of Science
Premier science-focused school with the most Nobel Prize-winning alumni of any secondary school in the world — 8 laureates and counting.
2026 Cutoff
525
+7 vs. 2025
Rank
#4
of 8 schools
5-yr Low
518
recent minimum
5-yr High
530
recent maximum
About Bronx High School of Science
The Bronx High School of Science holds a unique distinction: no secondary school in the world has produced more Nobel Prize winners. Eight Bronx Science alumni have won the Nobel Prize, spanning physics, chemistry, and medicine. Founded in 1938 in the northwest Bronx, the school enrolls approximately 3,000 students across grades 9–12. Bronx Science offers a research-intensive curriculum with advanced coursework in biology, chemistry, physics, and computer science, including partnerships with nearby institutions like Fordham University and the Albert Einstein College of Medicine. The school has also produced seven Westinghouse Science Talent Search winners and dozens of Intel/Regeneron finalists. Beyond science, Bronx Science has a strong arts and humanities tradition — its literary magazine, The Science Survey, is one of the most prestigious high school publications in NYC. Students from across the five boroughs commute to the school, creating a diverse community united by intellectual curiosity. The culture rewards academic ambition: students routinely conduct original research alongside PhD-level mentors by junior year.
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Notable Alumni
8 Nobel Prize winners · Neil deGrasse Tyson (astrophysicist) · Bobby Darin (musician) · Stokely Carmichael (civil rights leader) · Multiple Regeneron Science Talent Search winners
Bronx Science SHSAT cutoff scores — 2021 to 2026
Source: NYC DOE official admissions data. Cutoffs shift each cycle based on applicant volume and performance.
| Admissions Year | Cutoff Score |
|---|---|
| 2026 Latest | 525 |
| 2025 | 518 |
| 2024 | 526 |
| 2023 | 521 |
| 2022 | 524 |
| 2021 | 517 |
How to get into Bronx High School of Science — admissions strategy
The 2026 cutoff was 525. Aim for 535+ to have a buffer — the cutoff has swung between 517 and 526 over recent years.
Bronx Science is reachable with approximately 40–41 correct per section. Students who score 525–540 are in a competitive range.
If Bronx Science is your first choice, list SI Tech (517) or Queens Science (531) as backups based on your score range.
The commute to the northwest Bronx can be 45–90 minutes from many Brooklyn, Queens, and Manhattan neighborhoods. Factor this into your decision.
What score do you need for Bronx Science?
The 2026 cutoff was 525. Use the SHSAT score calculator to see how close you are — and which schools are within reach based on your current practice test results.
Check your score →Bronx Science — frequently asked questions
What is the SHSAT cutoff score for Bronx Science in 2026?
The official 2026 SHSAT cutoff score for Bronx High School of Science is 525. This is the lowest composite score that received an admissions offer for students entering in Fall 2026, as published by the NYC Department of Education. Cutoff scores shift each year based on applicant volume and performance.
How many questions do I need to get right to get into Bronx Science?
To reach a composite score of 525, you need approximately 263 points per section. Based on the DOE's scoring curve, that translates to roughly 40–41 correct answers per section out of 57 total questions. Note that 10 of the 57 questions per section are unscored experimental items — so your effective accuracy on the 47 scored questions needs to be approximately 86%.
Is Bronx Science hard to get into?
Bronx High School of Science has a 2026 SHSAT cutoff of 525, which ranks #4 among the 8 testing specialized high schools. Only the top 8–12% of SHSAT test-takers score at or above this level. Preparation matters enormously — students who start targeted prep 6–12 months before the exam see the most significant score improvements.
What programs does Bronx Science offer?
Bronx High School of Science is known for its programs in Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Research, Math. Founded in 1938 in the northwest Bronx, the school enrolls approximately 3,000 students across grades 9–12. Bronx Science offers a research-intensive curriculum with advanced coursework in biology, chemistry, physics, and computer science, including partnerships with nearby institutions like Fordham University and the Albert Einstein College of Medicine.
Where is Bronx Science located?
Bronx High School of Science is located at 75 W 205th St, Bronx, NY 10468 in Bronx, New York. The school was founded in 1938 and currently enrolls ~3,000 students.
What happens if I don't get into Bronx Science?
You can list multiple specialized high schools on your SHSAT registration in order of preference. If Bronx Science is your first choice and your score doesn't reach the cutoff, you'll be considered for your second choice, then third, and so on. You can also retake the SHSAT once — once in 8th grade and once in 9th grade. Students who don't receive any specialized school offer can continue in the NYC high school application process through MySchools.
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The free SHSAT diagnostic tells you exactly where you stand across 33 skill areas — and how far you are from the 525 cutoff. Takes about 90 minutes.