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
Grades Offered
Grades 10-12
Total Students
77 students
Total Classroom Teachers
5 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(11-12)80-89%
69%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(11-12)70-79%
60%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
13:1
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%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(12-13)25-29%
78%
Eligible for Free Lunch
90%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
New York City Geographic District # 2 School District
Source: 2013-2014 (latest school year available) NCES, NY Dept. of Education
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