University Heights Secondary School-bronx Community College
Tel:
(718) 292-0578
University Heights Secondary School-bronx Community College serves 486 students in grades 9-12.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≥80% (which is higher than the New York state average of 52%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≥95% (which is higher than the New York state average of 52%) for the 2017-18 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 30%, and reading proficiency is top 5%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the New York state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New York state average of 57% (majority Hispanic and Black).
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%)
- 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 486 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 24 teachers has grown by 14% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 9-12 |
| Total Students | 486 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 24 teachers |
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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 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of University Heights Secondary School-bronx Community College is 0.50, 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 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (NY) |
Overall Testing Rank | #567 out of 4239 schools (Top 20%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | ≥80% | 52% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | ≥95% | 52% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 20:1 | 13:1 |
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| American Indian | 1% | 1% |
| Asian | 4% | 9% |
| Hispanic | 66% | 27% |
| Black | 25% | 17% |
| White | 2% | 43% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 2% | 3% |
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Diversity Score | 0.50 | 0.71 |
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Graduation Rate | ≥95% | 82% |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 82% | 51% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 5% | 4% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | New York City Geographic District # 7 School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (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 Middle School 390 (0.2 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 | 730 students
0.1 miles
2220 Aqueduct Ave
Bronx, NY 10453
(718) 584-5805 0.1 K-5 730 - Bronx I.S. 206 Ann Mersereau Grades: 6-8 | 202 students
0.2 miles
2280 Aqueduct Ave
Bronx, NY 10468
(718) 584-1570 0.2 6-8 202 - Bronx Middle School 390 Grades: 6-9 | 538 students
0.2 miles
1930 Andrews Ave
Bronx, NY 10453
(718) 583-5501 0.2 6-9 538 - Bronx P.S. 15 Institute For Environmental Learning Grades: K-8 | 484 students
0.2 miles
2195 Andrews Ave
Bronx, NY 10453
(718) 563-0473 0.2 K-8 484
School Reviews
| 5 I love this school and miss it very much - Posted by Student/Alumni - candy |
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