Bronx Theatre High School is a high school in New York City, on the border of the Marble Hill neighborhood of Manhattan and the Spuyten Duyvil neighborhood of the Bronx. It is currently a small school located within the John F. Kennedy High School building. The enrollment is about 435 students.
Serving 217 students in grades 9-12, Bronx Theatre High School ranks in the bottom 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 ≤20% (which is lower than the New York state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (which is higher than the New York state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower 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: 217 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1
- Minority Enrollment: 98%
- Graduation Rate: 90-94% (Top 50% in NY)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: <50% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≥95% (Top 5%)
- Attendance Zone: Bronx Theatre High School serves a large attendance area of approximately 468.2 square miles in Bronx, NY. Most families can expect a typical drive of 20 to 30 minutes to the school, with the furthest edge of the zone located about 32.3 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Bronx Theatre High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Bronx Theatre High School's student population of 217 students has declined by 30% over five school years.
The teacher population of 25 teachers has grown by 13% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
217 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
2003
School Calendar
School Rankings
Bronx Theatre High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 4,346 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Bronx Theatre High School is 0.47, 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
#3181 out of 4346 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
52%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
49%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥95%
78%
Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
11:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
1%
1%
Hispanic
68%
31%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
Black
27%
15%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
White
2%
39%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
2%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
90-94%
87.2%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)76.5%
34.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
92%
55%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
2%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Bronx Theatre High School's ranking?
Bronx Theatre High School is ranked #3181 out of 4,346 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New York.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% NY state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
What is the graduation rate of Bronx Theatre High School?
The graduation rate of Bronx Theatre High School is 90-94%, which is higher than the New York state average of 87.2%.
How many students attend Bronx Theatre High School?
217 students attend Bronx Theatre High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
68% of Bronx Theatre High School students are Hispanic, 27% of students are Black, 2% of students are White, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Bronx Theatre High School?
Bronx Theatre High School has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Bronx Theatre High School offer ?
Bronx Theatre High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Bronx Theatre High School part of?
Bronx Theatre High School is part of New York City Geographic District #10.
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