Serving 124 students in grades 9-12, Bronx Career And College Preparatory 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 ≤10% (which is lower than the New York state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-59% (which is higher than the New York state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 5:1 is lower than the New York state level of 11:1.
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 124 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 5:1
- Graduation Rate: 60-64% (Btm 50% in NY)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 50-59% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 60-69% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Bronx Career and College Preparatory High School serves an extensive attendance area of approximately 468.2 square miles in the Bronx, NY, with typical drive times ranging from 20 to 30 minutes and an average distance of 12 miles from the school to the edge of the zone. The furthest edge of the attendance zone is nearly 30 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
School Overview
Bronx Career And College Preparatory High School's student population of 124 students has declined by 51% over five school years.
The teacher population of 25 teachers has declined by 24% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
124 students
Showing 2016–2025. View full 16-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. View full 16-year historical data
School Rankings
Bronx Career And College Preparatory 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 Career And College Preparatory High School is 0.55, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#3064 out of 4346 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-59%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-69%
78%
Student-Teacher Ratio
5:1
11:1
Showing 2016–2025. View full 16-year historical data
Asian
4%
10%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 16-year historical data
Hispanic
56%
31%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 16-year historical data
Black
38%
15%
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Two or more races
2%
4%
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All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. View full 16-year historical data
Graduation Rate
60-64%
87.2%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)100%
34.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
95%
55%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 15-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
2%
Showing 2012–2025. View full 15-year historical data
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Bronx Career And College Preparatory High School's ranking?
Bronx Career And College Preparatory High School is ranked #3064 out of 4,346 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New York.
What schools are Bronx Career And College Preparatory High School often compared to?
Bronx Career And College Preparatory High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Dr Richard Izquierdo Health And Science Charter School, Bronx Latin School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤10% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% NY state average), while 50-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
What is the graduation rate of Bronx Career And College Preparatory High School?
The graduation rate of Bronx Career And College Preparatory High School is 60-64%, which is lower than the New York state average of 87.2%.
How many students attend Bronx Career And College Preparatory High School?
124 students attend Bronx Career And College Preparatory High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
56% of Bronx Career And College Preparatory High School students are Hispanic, 38% of students are Black, 4% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Bronx Career And College Preparatory High School?
Bronx Career And College Preparatory High School has a student ration of 5:1, which is lower than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Bronx Career And College Preparatory High School offer ?
Bronx Career And College Preparatory High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Bronx Career And College Preparatory High School part of?
Bronx Career And College Preparatory High School is part of New York City Geographic District #12.
In what neighborhood is Bronx Career And College Preparatory High School located?
Bronx Career And College Preparatory High School is located in the Morrisania neighborhood of Bronx, NY. There are 40 other public schools located in Morrisania.
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