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Bronx High School of Science is a top rated, public school located in BRONX, NY. It has 2,951 students in grades 9-12 with a student-teacher ratio of 21 to 1. According to state test scores, 99% of students are at least proficient in math and 97% in reading.
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About
About Bronx High School of Science...
- AP Offered
- High School
- School District
- New York City Geographic District No. 10
- New York
- The Bronx
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Academics
Percent Proficient - Reading
This is the percentage of students that scored at or above proficiency levels on their state reading/language arts assessment test. Because states implement these tests differently, use caution when comparing this data to data from another state.
97%
Percent Proficient - Math
This is the percentage of students that scored at or above proficiency levels on their state math assessment test. Because states implement these tests differently, use caution when comparing this data to data from another state.
99%
Average Graduation Rate
This is the percentage of 12th graders who graduated. Because states calculate graduation rates differently, use caution when comparing this data to data from another state.
99%
Average SAT
Average SAT composite score out of 1600, as reported by Niche users from this school.
1460
1,888
responses
Average ACT
Average ACT composite score out of 36, as reported by Niche users from this school.
AP Enrollment
69%
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Living in the Area
Kingsbridge
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Overall Niche Grade
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Cost of Living
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Good for Families
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Housing
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Median Household Income
$63,558
National
$75,149
Median Rent
$1,520
National
$1,268
Median Home Value
$325,401
National
$281,900
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Culture & Safety
Poll
86%
of students agree that they feel safe at their school.142 responses
Poll
72%
of students agree that they like their school and feel happy there.142 responses
Poll
What are your favorite school events or traditions?
Based on
425 responses
Spirit Week
17%
Spork Wars
15%
Halloween
14%
Cultural Shows
11%
Homecoming
10%
Halloween Costume Competitions
8%
Three v. Three Basketball Tournament
7%
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Students
Diversity
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Based on racial and economic diversity and survey responses on school culture and diversity from students and parents.
Students
2,951
Free or Reduced Lunch
52%
89%
of students and parents agree that students at this school are competitive.147 responses
63%
of students and parents agree that students at this school are creative and artsy.147 responses
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of students and parents agree that students at this school are athletic.147 responses
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Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
Student-Teacher Ratio may not be indicative of class size. It is calculated using the reported number of students and full-time equivalent teachers.
21:1
National
17:1
Average Teacher Salary
Average salary for all teachers within the district.
$76,706
Teachers in First/Second Year
12.9%
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of students and parents agree that the teachers give engaging lessons.185 responses
75%
of students and parents agree that the teachers genuinely care about the students.185 responses
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of students and parents agree that the teachers adequately lead and control the classroom.185 responses
Clubs & Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Average
Boys Athletic Participation
Low
Expenses Per Student
No data available —
National
$12,239
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of students and parents agree that there are plenty of clubs and organizations for students to get involved in.192 responses
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of students and parents agree that clubs and organizations get the funding they need.192 responses
88%
of students and parents agree that lots of students participate in clubs and organizations.192 responses
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Bronx High School of Science Reviews
Rating 3.89 out of 5 1,081 reviews
Rating 4 out of 5
Definitely stressful and the school culture can be very competitive. However, I definitely feel like I was prepared for college by this school. The academics are rigorous and there are many opportunities to earn college credit. Teachers are a mixed bag but most of them are good and well-educated and a lot of the faculty here had a very large and positive influence on me. There are a lot of opportunities to get involved here and the sports are surprisingly not terrible. Alumni network is also pretty good. The school is obviously not located in the best area but I still felt safe during my time here. Overall, I had a good experience at this school.
- Alum
- 12 days ago
Rating 3 out of 5
Do you like competition? More accurately, are you a fan of sad*stic teachers, an unforgiving environment, and inexplicably impossible homework? If you fancy these aspects in your dream school, then Bronx Science is a haven made just for you.
While I have been prepared exceedingly well for college academically, the strict, regimented nature of the school itself makes socialization a chore, and despite being accepted (and committing) to my college of choice, I do not feel emotionally ready to attend.
There are some great classmates and teachers at the school, but it takes a lot of effort to find them and to identify them from the multitudes who see fellow students as inferior competition or a means to an end.
Finally, if you are an athlete looking to play a sport at the varsity level in college this is not the school for you. In my four years as a varsity athlete here, we have had a new coach each year and a lack of practice and organization can often doom athletics at this school.
- Senior
- a month ago
Rating 4 out of 5
Bronx Science is a lovely school with a challenging curriculum. It has brought out the best in my child as the students are encouraged to be well-rounded with the offering of many clubs and activities. The most challenging part is the sense of competition between the students, however, there are many of the students who support each other and it is not as much of a "pressure cooker" as other schools. I am glad we chose the school and I would send my other child there without hesitation. One other positive about the school is that my child has met many students from different boroughs of the city and different backgrounds. It has been nice for her to learn about other cultures and develop further appreciation for them.
- Parent
- a month ago
