Serving 258 students in grades 9-12, Bronx Lab School ranks 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%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≥50% (which is lower than the New York state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70-74% (which is higher than the New York state average of 62%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is higher 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 and Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 258 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 98%
- Graduation Rate: 75-79% (Btm 50% in NY)
- Math Proficiency: ≥50% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 70-74%
- Science Proficiency: ≥50% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Bronx Lab School serves an attendance zone covering approximately 468.2 square miles in the Bronx, NY, with a typical drive time of 20 to 30 minutes to the school and an average distance of 12.9 miles from the school to the edge of the zone, reaching up to 33.7 miles at its furthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
School Overview
Bronx Lab School's student population of 258 students has declined by 15% over five school years.
The teacher population of 22 teachers has declined by 26% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
258 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
2004
School Calendar
School Motto
To prepare for college and life.
School Rankings
The diversity score of Bronx Lab School is 0.59, 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.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥50%
52%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)70-74%
62%
Showing 2011–2021. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥50%
78%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
11:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
2%
1%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
4%
10%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
50%
31%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
Black
41%
15%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
White
2%
39%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
75-79%
87.2%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)65.5%
34.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
90%
55%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
2%
Showing 2013–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
School Mascot
The Bronx Cougar
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Bronx Lab School often compared to?
Bronx Lab Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Acad-scholarship & Entrepreneurship by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≥50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% NY state average), while 70-74% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 62% NY state average).
What is the graduation rate of Bronx Lab School?
The graduation rate of Bronx Lab School is 75-79%, which is lower than the New York state average of 87.2%.
How many students attend Bronx Lab School?
258 students attend Bronx Lab School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
50% of Bronx Lab School students are Hispanic, 41% of students are Black, 4% of students are Asian, 2% of students are American Indian, 2% of students are White, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Bronx Lab School?
Bronx Lab School has a student ration of 12:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Bronx Lab School offer ?
Bronx Lab School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Bronx Lab School part of?
Bronx Lab School is part of New York City Geographic District #11.
In what neighborhood is Bronx Lab School located?
Bronx Lab School is located in the Williamsbridge neighborhood of Bronx, NY. There are 8 other public schools located in Williamsbridge.
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