Serving 402 students in grades 6-12, Bronx High School For Medical Science ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-44% (which is lower than the New York state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is approximately equal to the New York state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 6-12
Enrollment: 402 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
Minority Enrollment: 99%
Graduation Rate
: 80-84% (Btm 50% in NY)
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 40-44% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 45-49% (Top 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 70-74% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Bronx High School For Medical Science 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 High School For Medical Science is 0.41, 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 High School For Medical Science's ranking?
Bronx High School For Medical Science is ranked #2263 out of 4,377 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New York.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% NY state average), while 45-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
What is the graduation rate of Bronx High School For Medical Science?
The graduation rate of Bronx High School For Medical Science is 80-84%, which is lower than the New York state average of 87%.
How many students attend Bronx High School For Medical Science?
402 students attend Bronx High School For Medical Science.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
74% of Bronx High School For Medical Science students are Hispanic, 20% of students are Black, 4% of students are Asian, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Bronx High School For Medical Science?
Bronx High School For Medical Science has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Bronx High School For Medical Science offer ?
Bronx High School For Medical Science offers enrollment in grades 6-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Bronx High School For Medical Science part of?
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 6-12
Enrollment: 402 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
Minority Enrollment: 99%
Graduation Rate
: 80-84% (Btm 50%)
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 40-44% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 45-49% (Top 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 70-74% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
