Serving 432 students in grades 9-12, Celia Cruz Bronx High School Of Music ranks in the top 5% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≥95% (which is higher than the New York state average of 55%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 90-94% (which is higher than the New York state average of 62%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is higher 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: Magnet School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 432 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 98%
- Graduation Rate: ≥95% (Top 10% in NY)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5%
- Math Proficiency: ≥95% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 90-94% (Top 5%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Celia Cruz Bronx High School Of Music ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Celia Cruz Bronx High School Of Music's student population of 432 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 34 teachers has grown by 13% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
432 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
34 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Celia Cruz Bronx High School Of Music ranks within the top 5% of all 4,093 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Celia Cruz Bronx High School Of Music is 0.52, 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
#84 out of 4093 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥95%
55%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
90-94%
62%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
11:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
2%
10%
Hispanic
62%
29%
Black
31%
16%
White
2%
41%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥95%
85%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
73%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
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 Celia Cruz Bronx High School Of Music's ranking?
Celia Cruz Bronx High School Of Music is ranked #84 out of 4,093 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in New York.
What schools are Celia Cruz Bronx High School Of Music often compared to?
Celia Cruz Bronx High School Of Musicis often viewed alongside schools like Marble Hill High School Of International Studies by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≥95% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 55% NY state average), while 90-94% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 62% NY state average).
What is the graduation rate of Celia Cruz Bronx High School Of Music?
The graduation rate of Celia Cruz Bronx High School Of Music is 95%, which is higher than the New York state average of 85%.
How many students attend Celia Cruz Bronx High School Of Music?
432 students attend Celia Cruz Bronx High School Of Music.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
62% of Celia Cruz Bronx High School Of Music students are Hispanic, 31% of students are Black, 2% of students are Asian, 2% of students are White, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Celia Cruz Bronx High School Of Music?
Celia Cruz Bronx High School Of Music has a student ration of 13:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Celia Cruz Bronx High School Of Music offer ?
Celia Cruz Bronx High School Of Music offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Celia Cruz Bronx High School Of Music part of?
Celia Cruz Bronx High School Of Music is part of New York City Geographic District #10 School District.
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