Serving 2,951 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 79% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 2,951 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 21:1
- Minority Enrollment: 79%
- Graduation Rate: ≥99% (Top 1% in NY)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 1%
- Math Proficiency: ≥99% (Top 1%)
- Reading Proficiency: 97% (Top 1%)
- Science Proficiency: ≥99% (Top 1%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
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Bronx High School Of Science ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
Graduation Rate
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Bronx High School Of Science's student population of 2,951 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 141 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
2,951 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
141 teachers
Students by Grade
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.
Overall Testing Rank
#2 out of 4377 schools
(Top 1%)
(Top 1%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥99%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
97%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥99%
78%
Student : Teacher Ratio
21:1
11:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
61%
10%
Hispanic
9%
29%
Black
4%
16%
White
21%
40%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
3%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥99%
87%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
45%
53%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
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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?
2,951 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, 21% of students are White, 9% 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.
School Reviews麻豆果冻传媒>5 3/19/2020At 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.Review Bronx High School Of Science. Reviews should be a few sentences in length. Please include any comments on:
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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.
Review Bronx High School Of Science. Reviews should be a few sentences in length. Please include any comments on:
- Quality of academic programs, teachers, and facilities
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