Serving 2,979 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 20:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 80% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 2,979 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
Minority Enrollment: 80%
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
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.
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?
2,979 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, 20% of students are White, 9% of students are Hispanic, 5% 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 20:1, 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?
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 (2025)
Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 2,979 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
Minority Enrollment: 80%
Graduation Rate
: ≥99% (Top 1%)
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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