Serving 379 students in grades 9-12, Bronx Health Sciences High School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 80-89% (which is higher than the New York state average of 55%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≥90% (which is higher than the New York state average of 62%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the New York state average of 59% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 379 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 98%
- Graduation Rate: ≥90% (Top 50% in NY)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10%
- Math Proficiency: 80-89% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≥90% (Top 10%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Bronx Health Sciences High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Bronx Health Sciences High School's student population of 379 students has grown by 27% over five school years.
The teacher population of 32 teachers has grown by 60% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
379 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
32 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Bronx Health Sciences High School ranks within the top 10% of all 4,093 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Bronx Health Sciences High School is 0.63, 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
#392 out of 4093 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
80-89%
55%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥90%
62%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
11:1
American Indian
4%
1%
Asian
7%
10%
Hispanic
33%
29%
Black
51%
16%
White
2%
41%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
2%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥90%
85%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
83%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
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 Health Sciences High School's ranking?
Bronx Health Sciences High School is ranked #392 out of 4,093 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in New York.
What schools are Bronx Health Sciences High School often compared to?
Bronx Health Sciences High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Harry S Truman High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
80-89% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 55% NY state average), while ≥90% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 62% NY state average).
What is the graduation rate of Bronx Health Sciences High School?
The graduation rate of Bronx Health Sciences High School is 90%, which is higher than the New York state average of 85%.
How many students attend Bronx Health Sciences High School?
379 students attend Bronx Health Sciences High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
51% of Bronx Health Sciences High School students are Black, 33% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Asian, 4% of students are American Indian, 2% of students are White, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Bronx Health Sciences High School?
Bronx Health Sciences High School has a student ration of 12:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Bronx Health Sciences High School offer ?
Bronx Health Sciences High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Bronx Health Sciences High School part of?
Bronx Health Sciences High School is part of New York City Geographic District #11 School District.
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