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High School Of World Cultures

1300 Boynton Ave
Bronx, NY 10472
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 30%
Serving 340 students in grades 9-12, High School Of World Cultures ranks in the top 30% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50-59% (which is higher than the New York state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-79% (which is higher than the New York state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is equal to 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 (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 340 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 99%
  • : 90-94% (Top 30% in NY)
  • : Top 30%
  • : 50-59% (Top 50%)
  • : 60-79% (Top 20%)
  • : ≥95% (Top 5%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title" id="top-rankings">Top Rankings

High School Of World Cultures ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:

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Attribute
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="overview">School Overview
High School Of World Cultures's student population of 340 students has declined by 25% over five school years.
The teacher population of 32 teachers has declined by 13% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
340 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
32 teachers
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Students by Grade
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<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="school-rankings">School Rankings
High School Of World Cultures ranks within the top 30% of all 4,377 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of High School Of World Cultures is 0.22, 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.
This School
State Level (NY)
#1125 out of 4377 schools
(Top 30%)
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50-59%
46%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of High School Of World Cultures and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in New York by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
60-79%
49%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of High School Of World Cultures and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of New York by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
≥95%
78%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of High School Of World Cultures and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in New York by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
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American Indian
1%
1%
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Asian
2%
10%
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Hispanic
88%
29%
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Black
5%
16%
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White
1%
40%
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Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
2%
4%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.22
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90-94%
87%
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
91%
53%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
3%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in High School Of World Cultures and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in New York by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
School Statewide Testing
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What is High School Of World Cultures's ranking?
High School Of World Cultures is ranked #1125 out of 4,377 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in New York.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% NY state average), while 60-79% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
What is the graduation rate of High School Of World Cultures?
The graduation rate of High School Of World Cultures is 90-94%, which is higher than the New York state average of 87%.
How many students attend High School Of World Cultures?
340 students attend High School Of World Cultures.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
88% of High School Of World Cultures students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Black, 2% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are White, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of High School Of World Cultures?
High School Of World Cultures has a student ration of 11:1, which is equal to the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does High School Of World Cultures offer ?
High School Of World Cultures offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is High School Of World Cultures part of?
High School Of World Cultures is part of New York City Geographic District #12 School District.
In what neighborhood is High School Of World Cultures located?
High School Of World Cultures is located in the East Bronx neighborhood of Bronx, NY. There are 77 other public schools located in East Bronx.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 340 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 99%
  • : 90-94% (Top 30%)
  • : Top 30%
  • : 50-59% (Top 50%)
  • : 60-79% (Top 20%)
  • : ≥95% (Top 5%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education

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