Bronx High School Of Science
Tel:
(718)817-7700
- Bronx High School Of Science serves 2,977 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 50%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is ≥99% (which is higher than the New York state average of 47%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 22:1 is higher than the New York state level of 14:1.
- Minority enrollment is 74% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the New York state average of 56%.
Top Placements
Bronx High School Of Science places among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
- Category Attribute
- Community Size Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
School Overview
- Bronx High School Of Science's student population of 2,977 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
- The teacher population of 137 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 9-12 |
| Total Students | 2,977 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 137 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Bronx High School Of Science's student:teacher ratio of 22:1 has increased from 21:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Bronx High School Of Science is 0.52, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.38. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (NY) |
| Overall School Rank | #1 out of 4,239 schools (Top 1%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | ≥99% | 50% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | ≥99% | 47% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 22:1 | 14:1 |
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| Asian | 64% | 9% |
| Hispanic | 7% | 26% |
| Black | 2% | 17% |
| White | 26% | 44% |
| Two or more races | 1% | 2% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.52 | 0.38 |
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| Graduation Rate | ≥99% | 82% |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 31% | 48% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 11% | 5% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | New York City Geographic #10 School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (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 | 233 students
0.1 miles
695 E 182nd St
Bronx, NY 10457
(718)733-0347 0.1 PK-5 233 - Bronx Bronx Collaborative High School Grades: 9-12 | 466 students
0.3 miles
100 W Mosholu Pkwy S
Bronx, NY 10468
(718)543-1028 0.3 9-12 466 - Bronx High School Of American Studies At Lehman College Grades: 9-12 | 377 students
0.3 miles
2925 Goulden Ave
Bronx, NY 10468
(718)329-2144 0.3 9-12 377 - Bronx World View High School Grades: 9-12 | 448 students
0.3 miles
100 W Mosholu Pkwy S
Bronx, NY 10468
(718)601-0391 0.3 9-12 448 - Bronx Ampark Neighborhood Grades: K-5 | 391 students
0.4 miles
3961 Hillman Ave
Bronx, NY 10463
(718)548-3451 0.4 K-5 391
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