Bronx Latin School

800 Home St
Bronx, NY 10456
(School attendance zone shown in map)
8/
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Top 30%
Serving 524 students in grades 6-12, Bronx Latin School ranks in the top 30% 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 80-84% (which is higher than the New York state average of 55%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70-74% (which is higher than the New York state average of 62%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is equal to the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New York state average of 59% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 6-12
  • Enrollment: 524 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 99%
  • : 90-94% (Top 30% in NY)
  • : Top 30%
  • : 80-84% (Top 20%)
  • : 70-74% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

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

Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools

School Overview

Bronx Latin School's student population of 524 students has declined by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 48 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
524 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
48 teachers
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School Rankings

Bronx Latin School ranks within the top 30% of all 4,093 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Bronx Latin School is 0.39, 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.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (NY)
#931 out of 4093 schools
(Top 30%)
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80-84%
55%
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70-74%
62%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
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American Indian
1%
1%
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Asian
2%
10%
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Hispanic
76%
29%
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Black
19%
16%
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White
1%
41%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
3%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.39
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90-94%
85%
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
91%
51%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
3%
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Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Bronx Latin School's ranking?
Bronx Latin School is ranked #931 out of 4,093 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in New York.
What schools are Bronx Latin School often compared to?
Bronx Latin Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Mott Hall Bronx High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
80-84% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 55% NY state average), while 70-74% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 62% NY state average).
What is the graduation rate of Bronx Latin School?
The graduation rate of Bronx Latin School is 90-94%, which is higher than the New York state average of 85%.
How many students attend Bronx Latin School?
524 students attend Bronx Latin School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
76% of Bronx Latin School students are Hispanic, 19% of students are Black, 2% of students are Asian, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are White, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Bronx Latin School?
Bronx Latin School has a student ration of 11:1, which is equal to the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Bronx Latin School offer ?
Bronx Latin School offers enrollment in grades 6-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Bronx Latin School part of?

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 6-12
  • Enrollment: 524 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 99%
  • : 90-94% (Top 30%)
  • : Top 30%
  • : 80-84% (Top 20%)
  • : 70-74% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education

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