University Heights Secondary School-bronx Community College
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(718)292-0578
- University Heights Secondary School-bronx Community College serves 468 students in grades 9-12.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 80-89% (which is higher than the New York state average of 50%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is ≥95% (which is higher than the New York state average of 47%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- University Heights Secondary School-bronx Community College placed in the top 20% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 5%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the New York state level of 14:1.
- Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New York state average of 56%.
Top Placements
University Heights Secondary School-bronx Community College places among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
- Category Attribute
- Overall Rank Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
- Math Proficiency Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
- Reading Language/Arts Proficiency Highest reading language/arts proficiency (Top 5%)
- Graduation Rate Highest graduation rate (Top 10%)
- Percent Eligible For Free Lunch Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 20%)
School Overview
- University Heights Secondary School-bronx Community College's student population of 468 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
- The teacher population of 23 teachers has grown by 27% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 9-12 |
| Total Students | 468 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 23 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- University Heights Secondary School-bronx Community College is ranked within the top 20% of all 4,239 schools in New York (based off of combined Math and Reading proficiency testing data) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The school's student:teacher ratio of 20:1 has decreased from 27:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of University Heights Secondary School-bronx Community College is 0.47, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (NY) |
| Overall School Rank | #525 out of 4239 schools (Top 20%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 80-89% | 50% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | ≥95% | 47% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 20:1 | 14:1 |
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| Asian | 3% | 9% |
| Hispanic | 68% | 26% |
| Black | 27% | 17% |
| White | 1% | 44% |
| Two or more races | 1% | 2% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.47 | 0.71 |
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| Graduation Rate | ≥95% | 82% |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 83% | 48% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 7% | 5% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | New York City Geographic District # 7 School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, NY Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to University Heights Secondary School-bronx Community College is Young Women's Leadership School Of The Bronx (0.6 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is I.S. 206 Ann Mersereau (0.2 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is P.S. 91 (0.1 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Bronx P.S. 91 Grades: K-5 | 756 students
0.1 miles
2220 Aqueduct Ave
Bronx, NY 10453
(718)584-5805 0.1 K-5 756 - Bronx I.S. 206 Ann Mersereau Grades: 5-8 | 191 students
0.2 miles
2280 Aqueduct Ave
Bronx, NY 10468
(718)584-1570 0.2 5-8 191 - Bronx Middle School 390 Grades: 5-8 | 508 students
0.2 miles
1930 Andrews Ave
Bronx, NY 10453
(718)583-5501 0.2 5-8 508 - Bronx P.S. 15 Institute For Environmental Learning Grades: K-8 | 506 students
0.2 miles
2195 Andrews Ave
Bronx, NY 10453
(718)563-0473 0.2 K-8 506
School Reviews
| 5 I love this school and miss it very much - Posted by Student/Alumni - candy |
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