Bronx Legacy High School serves 280 students in grades 9-12.
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 280 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Bronx Legacy High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Bronx Legacy High School's student population of 280 students has grown by 449% over five school years.
The teacher population of 27 teachers has grown by 350% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
280 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers
School Rankings
The diversity score of Bronx Legacy High School is 0.44, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
11:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
n/a
10%
Hispanic
70%
30%
Black
28%
16%
White
1%
40%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
94%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Bronx Legacy High School?
280 students attend Bronx Legacy High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
70% of Bronx Legacy High School students are Hispanic, 28% of students are Black, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Bronx Legacy High School?
Bronx Legacy High School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Bronx Legacy High School offer ?
Bronx Legacy High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Bronx Legacy High School part of?
Bronx Legacy High School is part of New York City Geographic District # 7 School District.
In what neighborhood is Bronx Legacy High School located?
Bronx Legacy High School is located in the Concourse Village neighborhood of Bronx, NY. There are 22 other public schools located in Concourse Village.
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