Bronx Academy High School (Closed 2014)
Bronx Academy High School served 77 students in grades 10-12.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 80-89% (which was higher than the New York state average of 69%) for the 2011-12 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 70-79% (which was higher than the New York state average of 60%) for the 2011-12 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 was higher than the New York state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment was 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was higher than the New York state average of 57% (majority Hispanic and Black).
School Overview
| School Type | Alternative school |
| Grades Offered | Grades 10-12 |
| Total Students | 77 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 5 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |
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School Comparison
| Definition of Terms 2013-2014 School Year Data | This School | State Level (NY) |
Math Test Scores (% Proficient) (11-12) | 80-89% | 69% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) (11-12) | 70-79% | 60% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 15:1 | 13:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | n/a | 9% |
| Hispanic | 66% | 27% |
| Black | 31% | 17% |
| White | 3% | 43% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | n/a | 3% |
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Diversity Score | 0.47 | 0.71 |
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Graduation Rate (12-13) | 25-29% | 78% |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 90% | 51% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 6% | 4% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | New York City Geographic District # 2 School District | |
Source: 2013-2014 (latest school year available) NCES, NY Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Bronx Academy High School is Bronx Arena High School (0.0 miles away)
The nearest middle school and elementary school is Icahn Charter School 2 (0.2 miles away)
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- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Bronx Bronx Arena High School Math: 40-59% | Reading: 60-79%Rank:6/Top 50% Grades: 9-12 | 172 students10
0.0 miles
1440 Story Ave
Bronx, NY 10473
(718) 860-5056 0 9-12 172 - Bronx Felisa Rincon De Gautier Institute For Law And Public Policy Math: 60-69% | Reading: 50-59%Rank:6/Top 50% Grades: 9-12 | 139 students10
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1440 Story Ave
Bronx, NY 10473
(718) 860-5110 0 9-12 139 - Bronx Icahn Charter School 2 Charter School Grades: K-8 | 320 students
0.2 miles
1640 Bronxdale Ave
Bronx, NY 10462
(718) 828-6107 0.2 K-8 320 - Bronx Icahn Charter School 7 Charter School Grades: K-6 | 246 students
0.2 miles
1535 Story Ave
Bronx, NY 10473
(718) 328-5480 0.2 K-6 246 - Bronx P.S. 152 Evergreen Math: 28% | Reading: 29%Rank:2/Bottom 50% Grades: K-5 | 816 students10
0.2 miles
1007 Evergreen Ave
Bronx, NY 10472
(718) 589-4560 0.2 K-5 816
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