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New York City Geographic District #12 ranks among the top 20% of public school district in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2026-27 school year, there are 46 public schools serving 15,603 students in New York City Geographic District #12. This district's average testing ranking is 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in New York.
Public Schools in New York City Geographic District #12 have an average math proficiency score of 30% (versus the New York public school average of 53%), and reading proficiency score of 30% (versus the 49% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New York public school average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (NY)
# Schools
46 Schools
4,805 Schools
# Students
15,603 Students
2,500,885 Students
# Teachers
1,475 Teachers
218,084 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
New York City Geographic District #12, which is ranked #932 of all 1,007 school districts in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 76% has increased from 57% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#941 out of 1017 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
29%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
54%
78%
Graduation Rate
76%
87.2%
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)59%
34.8%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.44
0.73
% American Indian
1%
1%
% Asian
3%
10%
% Hispanic
72%
31%
% Black
22%
15%
% White
1%
39%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Best New York City Geographic District #12 Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
P.s. 67 Mohegan School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2024 Mohegan Ave
Bronx, NY 10460
(718) 823-4101
Bronx, NY 10460
(718) 823-4101
Gr: PK-5 | 284 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #22.
Pan American International High School At Monroe
(Math: 90-94% | Reading: 40-49% )
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1300 Boynton Ave
Bronx, NY 10472
(718) 991-7238
Bronx, NY 10472
(718) 991-7238
Gr: 9-12 | 339 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1
Rank: #33.
Fannie Lou Hamer Freedom High School
(Math: <50% | Reading: 40-59% )
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1021 Jennings St
Bronx, NY 10460
(718) 861-0521
Bronx, NY 10460
(718) 861-0521
Gr: 9-12 | 414 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #44.
High School Of World Cultures
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 60-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1300 Boynton Ave
Bronx, NY 10472
(718) 860-8120
Bronx, NY 10472
(718) 860-8120
Gr: 9-12 | 381 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #55.
Arturo A Schomburg Satellite Academy Bronx
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1010 Rev J A Polite Ave
Bronx, NY 10459
(718) 518-3050
Bronx, NY 10459
(718) 518-3050
Gr: 9-12 | 259 students Student-teacher ratio: 29:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #66.
Knowledge And Power Preparatory Academy Iii
(Math: 42% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2055 Mapes Ave
Bronx, NY 10460
(718) 561-3580
Bronx, NY 10460
(718) 561-3580
Gr: 6-8 | 256 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #77.
Bronx Latin School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
800 Home St
Bronx, NY 10456
(718) 991-6349
Bronx, NY 10456
(718) 991-6349
Gr: 6-12 | 452 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #88.
Bronx Envision Academy
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1619 Boston Rd
Bronx, NY 10460
(718) 589-1590
Bronx, NY 10460
(718) 589-1590
Gr: 9-12 | 266 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #9 - 109. - 10.
Metropolitan High School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1180 Rev J A Polite Ave
Bronx, NY 10459
(718) 991-4634
Bronx, NY 10459
(718) 991-4634
Gr: 9-12 | 172 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1
Rank: #9 - 109. - 10.
Wings Academy
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1122 E 180th St
Bronx, NY 10460
(718) 597-1751
Bronx, NY 10460
(718) 597-1751
Gr: 9-12 | 230 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #1111.
Urban Scholars Community School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1180 Tinton Ave
Bronx, NY 10456
(718) 842-8133
Bronx, NY 10456
(718) 842-8133
Gr: PK-5 | 294 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #1212.
Esmt-is 190
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1550 Crotona Park E
Bronx, NY 10460
(718) 620-9423
Bronx, NY 10460
(718) 620-9423
Gr: 6-8 | 226 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #1313.
Samara Community School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1570 Boone Ave
Bronx, NY 10460
(718) 860-5332
Bronx, NY 10460
(718) 860-5332
Gr: PK-5 | 327 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #1414.
Bronx Career And College Preparatory High School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
800 Home St
Bronx, NY 10456
(718) 542-4011
Bronx, NY 10456
(718) 542-4011
Gr: 9-12 | 124 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1
Rank: #1515.
Middle School 129 Academy For Independent Learning And Leadership
(Math: 32% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2055 Mapes Ave
Bronx, NY 10460
(718) 933-5976
Bronx, NY 10460
(718) 933-5976
Gr: 6-8 | 230 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #1616.
Bronx Regional High School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1010 Rev J A Polite Ave
Bronx, NY 10459
(718) 991-2020
Bronx, NY 10459
(718) 991-2020
Gr: 10-12 | 125 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #1717.
East Bronx Academy For The Future
(Math: 31% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1716 Southern Blvd
Bronx, NY 10460
(718) 861-8641
Bronx, NY 10460
(718) 861-8641
Gr: 6-12 | 654 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #1818.
Cinema School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1551 E 172nd St
Bronx, NY 10472
(718) 620-2560
Bronx, NY 10472
(718) 620-2560
Gr: 9-12 | 309 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #1919.
Mott Hall V
(Math: 33% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1551 E 172nd St
Bronx, NY 10472
(718) 620-8160
Bronx, NY 10472
(718) 620-8160
Gr: 6-12 | 636 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #2020.
P.s. 66 School Of Higher Expectations
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1001 Jennings St
Bronx, NY 10460
(718) 319-2820
Bronx, NY 10460
(718) 319-2820
Gr: PK-5 | 455 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1
Rank: #2121.
P.s. 61 Francisco Oller
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1550 Crotona Park E
Bronx, NY 10460
(718) 542-7230
Bronx, NY 10460
(718) 542-7230
Gr: PK-5 | 185 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #2222.
Metropolitan Soundview High School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1300 Boynton Ave
Bronx, NY 10472
(718) 860-8240
Bronx, NY 10472
(718) 860-8240
Gr: 9-12 | 356 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #2323.
Emolior Academy
(Math: 22% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1970 W Farms Rd
Bronx, NY 10460
(718) 842-2670
Bronx, NY 10460
(718) 842-2670
Gr: 6-8 | 388 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #2424.
Bronx Little School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1827 Archer St
Bronx, NY 10460
(718) 792-2650
Bronx, NY 10460
(718) 792-2650
Gr: PK-5 | 315 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #2525.
P.s. 150 Charles James Fox
(Math: 34% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
920 E 167th St
Bronx, NY 10459
(718) 328-7729
Bronx, NY 10459
(718) 328-7729
Gr: PK-5 | 471 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #2626.
P.s. 44 David C Farragut
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1825 Prospect Ave
Bronx, NY 10457
(718) 583-2360
Bronx, NY 10457
(718) 583-2360
Gr: PK-5 | 181 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #2727.
Frederick Douglass Academy V Middle School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2111 Crotona Ave
Bronx, NY 10457
(718) 561-1617
Bronx, NY 10457
(718) 561-1617
Gr: 6-8 | 146 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1
Rank: #2828.
P.s. 196
(Math: 31% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1250 Ward Ave
Bronx, NY 10472
(718) 328-7187
Bronx, NY 10472
(718) 328-7187
Gr: PK-5 | 662 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #2929.
P.s. 536
Magnet School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1827 Archer St
Bronx, NY 10460
(718) 931-4270
Bronx, NY 10460
(718) 931-4270
Gr: PK-5 | 265 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #3030.
P.s. 211
Magnet School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1919 Prospect Ave
Bronx, NY 10457
(718) 901-0436
Bronx, NY 10457
(718) 901-0436
Gr: PK-5 | 200 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #3131.
P.s. 57 Crescent
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2111 Crotona Ave
Bronx, NY 10457
(718) 367-9446
Bronx, NY 10457
(718) 367-9446
Gr: PK-5 | 331 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #3232.
Accion Academy
(Math: 19% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
977 Fox St
Bronx, NY 10459
(718) 378-1649
Bronx, NY 10459
(718) 378-1649
Gr: 6-8 | 185 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #33 - 3433. - 34.
P.s. 214
(Math: 25% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1970 W Farms Rd
Bronx, NY 10460
(718) 589-6728
Bronx, NY 10460
(718) 589-6728
Gr: PK-8 | 814 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #33 - 3433. - 34.
P.s. 47 John Randolph
(Math: 30% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1794 E 172nd St
Bronx, NY 10472
(718) 824-0950
Bronx, NY 10472
(718) 824-0950
Gr: K-5 | 789 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #3535.
I.s. 318 Math Science & Technology Through Arts
(Math: 24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1919 Prospect Ave
Bronx, NY 10457
(718) 294-8504
Bronx, NY 10457
(718) 294-8504
Gr: 6-8 | 278 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to New York City Geographic District #12?
New York City Geographic District #12 manages 46 public schools serving 15,603 students.
What is the rank of New York City Geographic District #12?
New York City Geographic District #12 is ranked #932 out of 1,007 school districts in New York (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of New York school districts for: Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in New York City Geographic District #12?
72% of New York City Geographic District #12 students are Hispanic, 22% of students are Black, 3% of students are Asian, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are White, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of New York City Geographic District #12?
New York City Geographic District #12 has a student/teacher ratio of 11:1, which is equal to the New York state average of 11:1.
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