Serving 330 students in grades 9-12, Bronx School Of Law And Finance ranks in the top 50% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 21-39% (which is lower than the New York state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≥80% (which is higher than the New York state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 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).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 330 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 98%
- Graduation Rate: 80-84% (Btm 50% in NY)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 21-39% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≥80% (Top 10%)
- Science Proficiency: ≥95% (Top 5%)
- Attendance Zone: The Bronx School of Law and Finance serves an attendance area of approximately 468.2 square miles in Bronx, NY, with typical travel times of 20 to 30 minutes for students and an average distance of 13.3 miles from the school to the edge of the zone, reaching up to 32.3 miles at its furthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Bronx School Of Law And Finance ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Bronx School Of Law And Finance's student population of 330 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 25 teachers has declined by 21% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
330 students
Showing 2016–2025. View full 21-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. View full 20-year historical data
School Rankings
Bronx School Of Law And Finance ranks within the top 50% of all 4,346 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Bronx School Of Law And Finance is 0.43, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#1971 out of 4346 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
21-39%
52%
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥80%
49%
Showing 2012–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥95%
78%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
11:1
Showing 2016–2025. View full 20-year historical data
Asian
2%
10%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 21-year historical data
Hispanic
73%
31%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 21-year historical data
Black
21%
15%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 21-year historical data
White
2%
39%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 21-year historical data
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. View full 21-year historical data
Graduation Rate
80-84%
87.2%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 13-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)72.4%
34.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
92%
55%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 20-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
2%
Showing 2013–2025. View full 20-year historical data
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Bronx School Of Law And Finance's ranking?
Bronx School Of Law And Finance is ranked #1971 out of 4,346 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in New York.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
21-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% NY state average), while ≥80% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
What is the graduation rate of Bronx School Of Law And Finance?
The graduation rate of Bronx School Of Law And Finance is 80-84%, which is lower than the New York state average of 87.2%.
How many students attend Bronx School Of Law And Finance?
330 students attend Bronx School Of Law And Finance.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
73% of Bronx School Of Law And Finance students are Hispanic, 21% of students are Black, 2% of students are Asian, 2% of students are White, 1% of students are Hawaiian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Bronx School Of Law And Finance?
Bronx School Of Law And Finance has a student ration of 13:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Bronx School Of Law And Finance offer ?
Bronx School Of Law And Finance offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Bronx School Of Law And Finance part of?
Bronx School Of Law And Finance is part of New York City Geographic District #10.
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