Serving 415 students in grades 9-12, Celia Cruz Bronx High School Of Music ranks in the top 5% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 90-94% (which is higher than the New York state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≥90% (which is higher than the New York state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), 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: 415 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 98%
- Graduation Rate: ≥95% (Top 10% in NY)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5%
- Math Proficiency: 90-94% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≥90% (Top 5%)
- Science Proficiency: ≥95% (Top 5%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
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Celia Cruz Bronx High School Of Music 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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Celia Cruz Bronx High School Of Music's student population of 415 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 36 teachers has grown by 20% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
415 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
36 teachers
Students by Grade
Celia Cruz Bronx High School Of Music ranks within the top 5% of all 4,377 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Celia Cruz Bronx High School Of Music is 0.48, 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
#144 out of 4377 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
90-94%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥90%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥95%
78%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
11:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
1%
10%
Hispanic
67%
29%
Black
28%
16%
White
2%
40%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥95%
87%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
78%
53%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
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Celia Cruz Bronx High School Of Music is ranked #144 out of 4,377 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in New York.
What schools are Celia Cruz Bronx High School Of Music often compared to?
Celia Cruz Bronx High School Of Musicis often viewed alongside schools like Marble Hill High School Of International Studies by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
90-94% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% NY state average), while ≥90% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
What is the graduation rate of Celia Cruz Bronx High School Of Music?
The graduation rate of Celia Cruz Bronx High School Of Music is 95%, which is higher than the New York state average of 87%.
How many students attend Celia Cruz Bronx High School Of Music?
415 students attend Celia Cruz Bronx High School Of Music.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
67% of Celia Cruz Bronx High School Of Music students are Hispanic, 28% of students are Black, 2% of students are White, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Celia Cruz Bronx High School Of Music?
Celia Cruz Bronx High School Of Music has a student ration of 12:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Celia Cruz Bronx High School Of Music offer ?
Celia Cruz Bronx High School Of Music offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Celia Cruz Bronx High School Of Music part of?
Celia Cruz Bronx High School Of Music is part of New York City Geographic District #10 School District.
In what neighborhood is Celia Cruz Bronx High School Of Music located?
Celia Cruz Bronx High School Of Music is located in the West Bronx neighborhood of Bronx, NY. There are 61 other public schools located in West Bronx.
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