Bronx High School Of Science
Tel:
(718) 817-7700
Bronx High School Of Science serves 2,997 students in grades 9-12.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≥99% (which is higher than the New York state average of 52%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≥99% (which is higher than the New York state average of 52%) for the 2017-18 school year.
Bronx High School Of Science placed in the top 1% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 1%, and reading proficiency is top 1%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 22:1 is higher than the New York state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 77% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the New York state average of 57% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Top Placements
Bronx High School Of Science places among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
- Category Attribute
- Overall Rank Highest overall rank (Top 1%)
- Math Proficiency Highest math proficiency (Top 1%)
- Reading/Language Arts Proficiency Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 1%)
- Graduation Rate Highest graduation rate (Top 1%)
School Overview
Bronx High School Of Science's student population of 2,997 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 134 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 9-12 |
| Total Students | 2,997 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 134 teachers |
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School Comparison
Bronx High School Of Science is ranked within the top 1% of all 4,239 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of Bronx High School Of Science is 0.52, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (NY) |
Overall Testing Rank | #1 out of 4239 schools (Top 1%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | ≥99% | 52% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | ≥99% | 52% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 22:1 | 13:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | 65% | 9% |
| Hispanic | 6% | 27% |
| Black | 3% | 17% |
| White | 23% | 43% |
| Hawaiian | 1% | n/a |
| Two or more races | 2% | 3% |
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Diversity Score | 0.52 | 0.71 |
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Graduation Rate | ≥99% | 82% |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 37% | 51% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 9% | 4% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | New York City Geographic District #10 School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, NY Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Bronx High School Of Science is Bronx Collaborative High School (0.3 miles away)
The nearest middle school is P.S. 95 Sheila Mencher (0.4 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is P.S. 51 Bronx New School (0.1 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Bronx P.S. 51 Bronx New School Grades: PK-5 | 219 students
0.1 miles
695 E 182nd St
Bronx, NY 10457
(718) 733-0347 0.1 PK-5 219 - Bronx Bronx Collaborative High School Grades: 9-12 | 535 students
0.3 miles
100 W Mosholu Pkwy S
Bronx, NY 10468
(718) 543-1023 0.3 9-12 535 - Bronx High School Of American Studies At Lehman College Grades: 9-12 | 399 students
0.3 miles
2925 Goulden Ave
Bronx, NY 10468
(718) 329-2144 0.3 9-12 399 - Bronx World View High School Grades: 9-12 | 498 students
0.3 miles
100 W Mosholu Pkwy S
Bronx, NY 10468
(718) 601-0391 0.3 9-12 498 - Bronx Ampark Neighborhood Grades: PK-5 | 390 students
0.4 miles
3961 Hillman Ave
Bronx, NY 10463
(718) 548-3451 0.4 PK-5 390
School Reviews
| 5 At Bronx Science my son learned to work hard. There were some good English and history teachers. The school's weakness was an emphasis on unproven modern writers of political merit as opposed to the great English literature which has stood the test of time me. - Posted by Parent - J.T. |
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