Bronx High School Of Science

75 W 205th St
Bronx, NY 10468
(School attendance zone shown in map)
10/
10
Top 1%
Serving 2,951 students in grades 9-12, Bronx High School Of Science ranks in the top 1% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 1%, and reading proficiency is top 1%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≥99% (which is higher than the New York state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 97% (which is higher than the New York state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 21:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 79% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 2,951 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 21:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 79%
  • : ≥99% (Top 1% in NY)
  • : Top 1%
  • : ≥99% (Top 1%)
  • : 97% (Top 1%)
  • : ≥99% (Top 1%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Bronx High School Of Science ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:

School Overview

Bronx High School Of Science's student population of 2,951 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 141 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
2,951 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
141 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

Bronx High School Of Science ranks within the top 1% of all 4,377 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Bronx High School Of Science is 0.58, 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.
This School
State Level (NY)
#2 out of 4377 schools
(Top 1%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Bronx High School Of Science, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
≥99%
46%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Bronx High School Of Science and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in New York by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
97%
49%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Bronx High School Of Science and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of New York by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
≥99%
78%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Bronx High School Of Science and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in New York by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
21:1
11:1
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American Indian
1%
1%
This chart displays the percentage of American Indian students in Bronx High School Of Science and percentage of American Indian public school students in New York by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Asian
61%
10%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Bronx High School Of Science and the percentage of Asian public school students in New York by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hispanic
9%
29%
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Black
4%
16%
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White
21%
40%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Bronx High School Of Science and the percentage of White public school students in New York by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
3%
4%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Bronx High School Of Science and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in New York by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Bronx High School Of Science.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in New York.
0.58
This chart displays the diversity score of Bronx High School Of Science and the public school average diversity score of New York by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
≥99%
87%
This chart displays graduation rate of Bronx High School Of Science and public school graduation rate of New York by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
45%
53%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Bronx High School Of Science and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in New York by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
3%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Bronx High School Of Science and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in New York by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Bronx High School Of Science's ranking?
Bronx High School Of Science is ranked #2 out of 4,377 schools, which ranks it among the top 1% of public schools in New York.
What schools are Bronx High School Of Science often compared to?
Bronx High School Of Scienceis often viewed alongside schools like High School Of American Studies At Lehman College by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≥99% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% NY state average), while 97% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
What is the graduation rate of Bronx High School Of Science?
The graduation rate of Bronx High School Of Science is 99%, which is higher than the New York state average of 87%.
How many students attend Bronx High School Of Science?
2,951 students attend Bronx High School Of Science.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
61% of Bronx High School Of Science students are Asian, 21% of students are White, 9% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Black, 3% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Bronx High School Of Science?
Bronx High School Of Science has a student ration of 21:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Bronx High School Of Science offer ?
Bronx High School Of Science offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Bronx High School Of Science part of?
Bronx High School Of Science is part of New York City Geographic District #10 School District.
In what neighborhood is Bronx High School Of Science located?
Bronx High School Of Science is located in the West Bronx neighborhood of Bronx, NY. There are 61 other public schools located in West Bronx.

School Reviews

5   3/19/2020
At Bronx Science my son learned to work hard. There were some good English and history teachers. The school's weakness was an emphasis on unproven modern writers of political merit as opposed to the great English literature which has stood the test of time me.
- Posted by Parent - J.T.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 2,951 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 21:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 79%
  • : ≥99% (Top 1%)
  • : Top 1%
  • : ≥99% (Top 1%)
  • : 97% (Top 1%)
  • : ≥99% (Top 1%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education

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