Serving 356 students in grades 9-12, Bronx Health Sciences High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 70-79% (which is higher than the New York state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 11-19% (which is lower than the New York state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 356 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
Minority Enrollment: 98%
Graduation Rate
: ≥90% (Top 50% in NY)
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 70-79% (Top 20%)
Reading Proficiency
: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: ≥90% (Top 30%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Bronx Health Sciences High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 4,377 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Bronx Health Sciences High School is 0.60, 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.
What is Bronx Health Sciences High School's ranking?
Bronx Health Sciences High School is ranked #2549 out of 4,377 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New York.
What schools are Bronx Health Sciences High School often compared to?
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What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
70-79% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% NY state average), while 11-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
What is the graduation rate of Bronx Health Sciences High School?
The graduation rate of Bronx Health Sciences High School is 90%, which is higher than the New York state average of 87%.
How many students attend Bronx Health Sciences High School?
356 students attend Bronx Health Sciences High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
53% of Bronx Health Sciences High School students are Black, 35% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Asian, 3% of students are American Indian, 2% of students are White, 1% of students are Hawaiian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Bronx Health Sciences High School?
Bronx Health Sciences High School has a student ration of 13:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Bronx Health Sciences High School offer ?
Bronx Health Sciences High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Bronx Health Sciences High School part of?
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 356 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
Minority Enrollment: 98%
Graduation Rate
: ≥90% (Top 50%)
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 70-79% (Top 20%)
Reading Proficiency
: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: ≥90% (Top 30%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
