Serving 434 students in grades 8-12, Bronx For Software Engineering (Base) ranks in the top 50% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50-54% (which is lower than the New York state average of 55%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 75-79% (which is higher than the New York state average of 62%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower 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 59% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Vocational school
- Grades: 8-12
- Enrollment: 434 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 98%
- Graduation Rate: 70-74% (Btm 50% in NY)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 75-79% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Bronx For Software Engineering (Base) ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Student Attention
School Overview
Bronx For Software Engineering (Base)'s student population of 434 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 42 teachers has grown by 13% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 8-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
434 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
42 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Bronx For Software Engineering (Base) ranks within the top 50% of all 4,093 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Bronx For Software Engineering (Base) is 0.49, 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
#1415 out of 4093 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
55%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
75-79%
62%
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
11:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
3%
10%
Hispanic
67%
29%
Black
25%
16%
White
2%
41%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
1%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
70-74%
85%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
82%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Bronx For Software Engineering (Base)'s ranking?
Bronx For Software Engineering (Base) is ranked #1415 out of 4,093 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in New York.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50-54% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 55% NY state average), while 75-79% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 62% NY state average).
What is the graduation rate of Bronx For Software Engineering (Base)?
The graduation rate of Bronx For Software Engineering (Base) is 70-74%, which is lower than the New York state average of 85%.
How many students attend Bronx For Software Engineering (Base)?
434 students attend Bronx For Software Engineering (Base).
What is the racial composition of the student body?
67% of Bronx For Software Engineering (Base) students are Hispanic, 25% of students are Black, 3% of students are Asian, 2% of students are White, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Hawaiian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Bronx For Software Engineering (Base)?
Bronx For Software Engineering (Base) has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Bronx For Software Engineering (Base) offer ?
Bronx For Software Engineering (Base) offers enrollment in grades 8-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Bronx For Software Engineering (Base) part of?
Bronx For Software Engineering (Base) is part of New York City Geographic District #10 School District.
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