Serving 508 students in grades Kindergarten-8, South Bronx Classical Charter School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 75-79% (which is higher than the New York state average of 48%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65-69% (which is higher than the New York state average of 40%).
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: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 508 students
- Minority Enrollment: 98%
- Math Proficiency: 75-79%
- Reading Proficiency: 65-69%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
School Overview
South Bronx Classical Charter School's student population of 508 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 8 teachers has declined by 81% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
508 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
8 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of South Bronx Classical Charter School is 0.54, 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.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(14-15)75-79%
48%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(14-15)65-69%
40%
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
11:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
2%
10%
Hispanic
57%
29%
Black
38%
16%
White
2%
41%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
66%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
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 schools are South Bronx Classical Charter School often compared to?
South Bronx Classical Charter Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Pharos Charter School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
75-79% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 48% NY state average), while 65-69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% NY state average).
How many students attend South Bronx Classical Charter School?
508 students attend South Bronx Classical Charter School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
57% of South Bronx Classical Charter School students are Hispanic, 38% of students are Black, 2% of students are Asian, 2% of students are White, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What grades does South Bronx Classical Charter School offer ?
South Bronx Classical Charter School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is South Bronx Classical Charter School part of?
South Bronx Classical Charter School is part of South Bronx Classical Charter School District.
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