Bronx Lab School
Bronx Lab School serves 390 students in grades 9-12.
Bronx Lab School placed in the top 50% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is top 30%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (which is lower 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 75-79% (which is higher than the New York state average of 52%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the New York state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New York state average of 57% (majority Hispanic and Black).
School Overview
Bronx Lab School's student population of 390 students has declined by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 32 teachers has declined by 5% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 9-12 |
| Total Students | 390 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 32 teachers |
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School Comparison
Bronx Lab School is ranked within the top 50% 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 Lab School is 0.54, 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 | #1697 out of 4239 schools (Top 50%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | <50% | 52% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 75-79% | 52% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 12:1 | 13:1 |
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| American Indian | 2% | 1% |
| Asian | 1% | 9% |
| Hispanic | 59% | 27% |
| Black | 34% | 17% |
| White | 3% | 43% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 1% | 3% |
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Diversity Score | 0.54 | 0.71 |
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Graduation Rate | 60-64% | 82% |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 83% | 51% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 1% | 4% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | New York City Geographic District #11 School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, NY Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Bronx Lab School is Bronx Academy Of Health Careers (0.0 miles away)
The nearest middle school and elementary school is Leaders Of Tomorrow (0.3 miles away)
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- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Bronx Bronx Academy Of Health Careers Math: 75-79% | Reading: 90-94%Rank:9/Top 20% Grades: 9-12 | 392 students10
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800 E Gun Hill Rd
Bronx, NY 10467
(718) 696-3340 0 9-12 392 - Bronx Bronx Aerospace High School Math: 70-74% | Reading: 80-89%Rank:8/Top 30% Grades: 9-12 | 343 students10
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800 E Gun Hill Rd
Bronx, NY 10467
(718) 696-6010 0 9-12 343 - Bronx Bronx High School For Writing And Communication Arts Math: 80-84% | Reading: 85-89%Rank:9/Top 20% Grades: 9-12 | 332 students10
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800 E Gun Hill Rd
Bronx, NY 10467
(718) 944-5660 0 9-12 332 - Bronx High School Of Computers And Technology Math: 90-94% | Reading: 90-94%Rank:9/Top 20% Grades: 9-12 | 563 students10
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800 E Gun Hill Rd
Bronx, NY 10467
(718) 696-3930 0 9-12 563 - Bronx High School Of Contemporary Arts Math: 65-69% | Reading: 80-84%Rank:8/Top 30% Grades: 9-12 | 446 students10
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800 E Gun Hill Rd
Bronx, NY 10467
(718) 944-5610 0 9-12 446
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