Bronx Bridges High School

1980 Lafayette Ave
Bronx, NY 10473
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Bottom 50%
Serving 363 students in grades 9-12, Bronx Bridges High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30-39% (which is lower than the New York state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤20% (which is lower than the New York state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower 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 61% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 363 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 98%
  • : 85-89% (Btm 50% in NY)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 30-39% (Btm 50%)
  • : ≤20% (Btm 50%)
  • : 80-84% (Top 50%)
  • : Bronx Bridges High School serves a large attendance area of approximately 468.2 square miles in the Bronx, NY, with most students living within a typical 20-30 minute drive from the school. The average distance from the school to the edge of this zone is about 11.8 miles, extending up to 31.1 miles at its furthest point.
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education

School Overview

Bronx Bridges High School's student population of 363 students has grown by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 35 teachers has grown by 20% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
363 students

Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓

Total Classroom Teachers
35 teachers

Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓

School Calendar
School Motto
Success Is The Only Option

School Rankings

Bronx Bridges High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 4,346 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Bronx Bridges High School is 0.34, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.73. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (NY)
#3816 out of 4346 schools
(Bottom 50%)
30-39%
52%
≤20%
49%
80-84%
78%
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
11:1

Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓

American Indian
1%
1%

Showing 2013–2025. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓

Asian
7%
10%

Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓

Hispanic
81%
31%

Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓

Black
7%
15%

Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓

White
2%
39%

Showing 2016–2025. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓

Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
98%
0.34

Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓

85-89%
87.2%
(22-23)
42.4%
34.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
93%
55%

Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓

Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
2%
School Statewide Testing

Sports

Colors
Professionalism, Perseverance, Academic Excellence, Collaboration and Respect
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Bronx Bridges High School's ranking?
Bronx Bridges High School is ranked #3816 out of 4,346 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New York.
What schools are Bronx Bridges High School often compared to?
Bronx Bridges High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Bronx Compass High School, Millenium Art Academy by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% NY state average), while ≤20% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
What is the graduation rate of Bronx Bridges High School?
The graduation rate of Bronx Bridges High School is 85-89%, which is lower than the New York state average of 87.2%.
How many students attend Bronx Bridges High School?
363 students attend Bronx Bridges High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
81% of Bronx Bridges High School students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Asian, 7% of students are Black, 2% of students are White, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Hawaiian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Bronx Bridges High School?
Bronx Bridges High School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Bronx Bridges High School offer ?
Bronx Bridges High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Bronx Bridges High School part of?
Bronx Bridges High School is part of New York City Geographic District # 8.
In what neighborhood is Bronx Bridges High School located?
Bronx Bridges High School is located in the East Bronx neighborhood of Bronx, NY. There are 77 other public schools located in East Bronx.

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Quick Facts (26-27)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 363 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 98%
  • : 85-89% (Btm 50%)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 30-39% (Btm 50%)
  • : ≤20% (Btm 50%)
  • : 80-84% (Top 50%)
  • : Bronx Bridges High School serves a large attendance area of approximately 468.2 square miles in the Bronx, NY, with most students living within a typical 20-30 minute drive from the school. The average distance from the school to the edge of this zone is about 11.8 miles, extending up to 31.1 miles at its furthest point.
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education

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