Monroe Academy For Business/law (Closed 2015)

1300 Boynton Ave
Bronx, NY 10472
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Serving 49 students in grades 9-12, Monroe Academy For Business/law 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 was ≤20% (which was lower than the New York state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was ≤20% (which was lower than the New York state average of 37%).
The student-teacher ratio of 5:1 was lower than the New York state level of 11:1.

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
49 students
Total Classroom Teachers
9 teachers

School Rankings

This School
State Level (NY)
(13-14)
≤20%
41%
(13-14)
≤20%
37%
Student-Teacher Ratio
5:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
2%
10%
Hispanic
76%
30%
Black
22%
15%
White
n/a
40%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
0.38
(13-14)
40-44%
78%
Eligible for Free Lunch
94%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (12-13)
3%
7%
School Statewide Testing
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% NY state average), while ≤20% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 37% NY state average).
What is the graduation rate of Monroe Academy For Business/law?
The graduation rate of Monroe Academy For Business/law is 40-44%, which is lower than the New York state average of 78%.
How many students attend Monroe Academy For Business/law?
49 students attend Monroe Academy For Business/law.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
76% of Monroe Academy For Business/law students are Hispanic, 22% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Monroe Academy For Business/law?
Monroe Academy For Business/law has a student ration of 5:1, which is lower than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Monroe Academy For Business/law offer ?
Monroe Academy For Business/law offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Monroe Academy For Business/law part of?
Monroe Academy For Business/law is part of New York City Geographic District #12.

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