Preston High School

Preston High School

Private High School | Grade 9-12
2780 Schurz Ave,  Bronx, NY
4.0
2.8
373 Students
A
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Jane Grendell
Student Teacher Ratio
11:1
Average SAT Score
1190
Average ACT Score
24
Average GPA
3.6
Graduation Rate
100%
Annual Tuition
$12,395
Religious Affiliation
Catholic

Niche Grade

A
Academics
B-
Teachers
A
College Prep
A
Resources/Facilities
A
Clubs and Activities
B
Sports
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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.6
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
11:1
Teachers
38
Full Time Teachers
32
Part Time Teachers
6
Teachers in First or Second Year
7.7%
College Prep
Average SAT
1190
Math
580
Verbal
600
Average ACT
24
Math
23
English
25
Reading
25
Science
23
Number of AP Courses
9
Four-Year Matriculation Rate
98%
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Low

GreatSchools Rating Details

Student Diversity

Female
100%
Hispanic
40.3%
White
38.3%
Black
12.3%
Two or more races
5%
Asian or Pacific Islander
4.1%
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School Rankings

#22 Best All Girls Schools in New York
#36 Best Catholic Schools in New York
Source: Niche

Specialty School Programs

AP Programs Offered
IB Programs Offered
Athletics Program

Colleges Students are Considering

Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
Pace University 201 Students
New York University 168 Students
St. John's University - New York 165 Students
Stony Brook University 144 Students
Fordham University 136 Students
Binghamton University, SUNY 129 Students
Iona University 108 Students
CUNY Hunter College 105 Students
Adelphi University 82 Students
Syracuse University 80 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Biology 108 Students
Psychology 96 Students
Nursing 96 Students
Business 51 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 49 Students
Biochemistry and Molecular Biology 31 Students
Pre-Law Studies 30 Students
Political Science and Government 21 Students
Accounting 21 Students
Biomedical Sciences and Molecular Medicine 21 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
4.0 201 Reviews
4.0 Alum
6/17/2024
It's not bad, the curriculum prepares you for college and they do offer AP and dual enrollment, but more would be nice.
5.0 Senior
10/10/2023
I think I had one of the most great high school experiences a person can have. There were so many clubs I wish I could have joined, I made great friends and wonderful teachers.
3.0 Alum
6/15/2023
Preston is great for college prep, and gives students helpful resources to minimize debt. The general atmosphere isn't great, and staff doesn't do even an adequate job at resolving problems, but I've seen improvement. If you're already familiar with the college application process, it'd be best to attend a different school.
GreatSchools Reviews
2.8 13 Reviews
1.0 parent
7/20/2019
This school is not as great as it seems. For what it’s worth you’re better off sending your daughter to a public school where she she will have much better opportunities. Teachers don’t challenge students to reach their full potential.Very few teachers genuinely care about students. The only time th...
5.0 parent
1/5/2017
My daughter had a wonderful experience in Preston HS. It was challenging and completely prepared her for college, it truly is a preparatory school. Although we made many sacrifices, it was money well spent. The teachers and staff are mentors and really take an interest in the students, Which is evid...
5.0 parent
7/30/2015
Wonderful school, great teachers and administrative staff. Money well spent. Girls are over prepared for College which is great!
5.0 parent
1/30/2015
My daughter graduated from Preston. While she was at the top of her class in middle school, it was not the case at Preston. Preston was a challenge. She was no longer an honors student at the top of her class who never had to open a book. She now had to actually study! Every step of the way teachers...

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