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75 W 205th St
Bronx, NY 10468
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Rating
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10/
10
Top 1%
Tel: (718) 817-7700
Serving 2,985 students in grades 9-12,Bronx High School Of Science ranks in the top 1% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 1%, and reading proficiency is top 1%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≥99% (which is higher than the New York state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 97% (which is higher than the New York state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 21:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 78% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the New York state average of 59% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 2,985 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 21:1
- Minority Enrollment: 78%
Graduation Rate
: ≥99% (Top 1% in NY)Overall Testing Rank
: Top 1%Math Proficiency
: ≥99% (Top 1%)Reading Proficiency
: 97% (Top 1%)- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Bronx High School Of Science ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 1%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 1%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 1%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 1%)
School Overview
Bronx High School Of Science's student population of 2,985 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 142 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
2,985 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
142 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Bronx High School Of Science ranks within the top 1% of all 4,377 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Bronx High School Of Science is 0.58, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms
This School
State Level (NY)
Overall Testing Rank
#2 out of 4377 schools
(Top 1%)
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
97%
49%
Student : Teacher Ratio
21:1
11:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
61%
10%
Hispanic
8%
29%
Black
4%
16%
White
22%
41%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
3%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Diversity Score
0.58
0.72
Graduation Rate
≥99%
87%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
41%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
New York City Geographic District #10 School District
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Bronx High School Of Science's ranking?
Bronx High School Of Science is ranked #2 out of 4,377 schools, which ranks it among the top 1% of public schools in New York.
What schools are Bronx High School Of Science often compared to?
Bronx High School Of Scienceis often viewed alongside schools like High School Of American Studies At Lehman College by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≥99% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% NY state average), while 97% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
What is the graduation rate of Bronx High School Of Science?
The graduation rate of Bronx High School Of Science is 99%, which is higher than the New York state average of 87%.
How many students attend Bronx High School Of Science?
2,985 students attend Bronx High School Of Science.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
61% of Bronx High School Of Science students are Asian, 22% of students are White, 8% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Black, 3% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Bronx High School Of Science?
Bronx High School Of Science has a student ration of 21:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Bronx High School Of Science offer ?
Bronx High School Of Science offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Bronx High School Of Science part of?
Bronx High School Of Science is part of New York City Geographic District #10 School District.
In what neighborhood is Bronx High School Of Science located?
Bronx High School Of Science is located in the West Bronx neighborhood of Bronx, NY. There are 61 other public schools located in West Bronx.
Nearby Public Schools
Popular comparisons: Bronx High School Of Science vs. High School Of American Studies At Lehman College
The nearest high school to Bronx High School Of Science is Bronx Collaborative High School (0.3 miles away)
The nearest middle school is Ps 95 Sheila Mencher (0.4 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Bronx Stem And Arts (0.1 miles away)
Show me:
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Miles
Grades
Students
Bronx Stem And Arts
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
Grades: PK-5 | 177 students 0.1 miles 695 E 182nd St
Bronx, NY 10457
(718) 733-0347
0.1
PK-5
177
Bronx Collaborative High School
Magnet School
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: 70-79%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
Grades: 9-12 | 497 students 0.3 miles 100 W Mosholu Pkwy S
Bronx, NY 10468
(718) 543-1023
0.3
9-12
497
High School Of American Studies At Lehman College
(Math: ≥95% | Reading: ≥95%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
Grades: 9-12 | 408 students 0.3 miles 2925 Goulden Ave
Bronx, NY 10468
(718) 329-2144
0.3
9-12
408
World View High School
(Math: 90-94% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
Grades: 9-12 | 579 students 0.3 miles 100 W Mosholu Pkwy S
Bronx, NY 10468
(718) 601-0391
0.3
9-12
579
Ampark Neighborhood
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
Grades: PK-5 | 341 students 0.4 miles 3961 Hillman Ave
Bronx, NY 10463
(718) 548-3451
0.4
PK-5
341
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School Reviews
5 3/19/2020
At Bronx Science my son learned to work hard. There were some good English and history teachers. The school's weakness was an emphasis on unproven modern writers of political merit as opposed to the great English literature which has stood the test of time me.
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Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 2,985 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 21:1
- Minority Enrollment: 78%
Graduation Rate
: ≥99% (Top 1%)Overall Testing Rank
: Top 1%Math Proficiency
: ≥99% (Top 1%)Reading Proficiency
: 97% (Top 1%)- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
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