Public School 11, also known as Highbridge School, is a historic school located in The Bronx, New York City. It is a part of the New York City Department of Education. Located in the Highbridge neighborhood, it is a brick and stone building in the Romanesque Revival style.
Serving 386 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, P.s. 11 Highbridge 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 20-24% (which is lower than the New York state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25-29% (which is lower than the New York state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 is equal to 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: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 386 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 98%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NY
- Math Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 65-69% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: PS 11 HIGHBRIDGE serves a compact attendance zone of approximately 0.2 square miles in the Bronx, NY, with typical drive times to the school ranging from 5 to 10 minutes. The furthest edge of the zone is about 0.5 miles from the school, ensuring easy access for local families.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
School Overview
P.s. 11 Highbridge's student population of 386 students has declined by 22% over five school years.
The teacher population of 36 teachers has declined by 16% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
386 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
36 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Motto
Two Buildings, One School, One Family
School Rankings
P.s. 11 Highbridge 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 P.s. 11 Highbridge 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
#3906 out of 4346 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
52%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
49%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
78%
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
71%
31%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Black
27%
15%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
White
2%
39%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)61.1%
34.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
94%
55%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (22-23)
1%
3%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 18-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 P.s. 11 Highbridge's ranking?
P.s. 11 Highbridge is ranked #3906 out of 4,346 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New York.
What schools are P.s. 11 Highbridge often compared to?
P.s. 11 Highbridgeis often viewed alongside schools like P.s. 114 Luis Llorens Torres School, Lucero Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% NY state average), while 25-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
How many students attend P.s. 11 Highbridge?
386 students attend P.s. 11 Highbridge.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
71% of P.s. 11 Highbridge students are Hispanic, 27% of students are Black, and 2% of students are White.
What is the student-teacher ratio of P.s. 11 Highbridge?
P.s. 11 Highbridge has a student ration of 11:1, which is equal to the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does P.s. 11 Highbridge offer ?
P.s. 11 Highbridge offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is P.s. 11 Highbridge part of?
P.s. 11 Highbridge is part of New York City Geographic District # 9.
In what neighborhood is P.s. 11 Highbridge located?
P.s. 11 Highbridge is located in the Highbridge neighborhood of Bronx, NY. There are 6 other public schools located in Highbridge.
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