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#504 of 4,742 schools in NY

Top 11% in state

Acad-scholarship & Entrepreneurship

High School · New York City Geographic District #11 · Bronx, NY

A New York City Geographic District #11 high school where students score 34 points above what's typical for similar communities.

921 E 228TH ST, Bronx, NY 10466

  • Math 67% proficient (2021)
  • Reading 77% proficient (2021)
  • 82.0% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress10.0Excellent25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data13
Annual Change+4.56 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2021
TrendImproving
Academics8.9Excellent25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency67% (2021 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency77% (2021 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency72% (2021 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)38% (model expectation from 2021 EdFacts)
vs. Expected+33.5 pts
Adjusted Percentile83th
College Readiness7.8Very Good30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate82%
AP Participation47.2%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment5.7Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio12.3:1
Chronic Absenteeism37.6%

Students at Acad-scholarship & Entrepreneurship score 72% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 38%).

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2021 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. NY average.

Math Proficiency67%(2021 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2021 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency77%(2021 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2021 EdFacts)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 13 points since 2018, to 72% in 2021, across a 13-year record (2009–2021).

Show all 13 years
2009
Math
56%
ELA
54%
2010
Math
40%
ELA
40%
2011
Math
44%
ELA
44%
2012
Math
30%
ELA
35%
2013
Math
8%
ELA
32%
2014
Math
82%
ELA
87%
2015
Math
82%
ELA
87%
2016
Math
82%
ELA
87%
2017
Math
87%
ELA
92%
2018
Math
77%
ELA
92%
2019
Math
77%
ELA
92%
2020*
Math
67%
ELA
77%
2021*
Math
67%
ELA
77%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 61% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 69% (multi-year average, 2009-2021)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 26 test records from NY state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

89.1%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Acad-scholarship & Entrepreneurship sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the New York map →

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 88Very Walkable
  • Transit 84Excellent Transit
  • Bike 77Very Bikeable

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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$66,328

Median home value

$605,300

Median rent

$1,528/mo

College educated

25.9%

Homeownership

40.6%

Poverty rate

19.9%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 10466; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs2AP courses offered
47.2% participation·State avg: 2.4 AP courses·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics3sports offered
2 boys'·1 girls'·3 teams (incl. JV)·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses4of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Bronxwood Preparatory Academy (the)Enrollment path unverified6.89–120.0 mi394Compare →
New World High SchoolEnrollment path unverified8.09–120.0 mi322Compare →
New Covenant Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition5.9privatePK–120.6 mi113Compare →
Cardinal Spellman High SchoolPrivate · tuition5.0private9–120.7 mi1,118Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.

New York City Geographic District #11

Schools in district
62
Rank in district
#2 of 62
District spending per student
The source marked this value as not applicable.
District child poverty rate
The source release did not match this district identifier.

Acad-scholarship & Entrepreneurship is listed in NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT #11; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Acad-scholarship & Entrepreneurship

Acad-scholarship & Entrepreneurship is a public high school in Bronx, NY, part of New York City Geographic District #11, serving approximately 394 students in grades 9th-12th with a 12.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.2 out of 10 and ranks #504 of 4,742 schools in NY. State assessment records show 61% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 69% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Acad-scholarship & Entrepreneurship

What grades does Acad-scholarship & Entrepreneurship serve?

Acad-scholarship & Entrepreneurship serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend Acad-scholarship & Entrepreneurship?

Acad-scholarship & Entrepreneurship has an enrollment of approximately 394 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Acad-scholarship & Entrepreneurship?

The student-teacher ratio at Acad-scholarship & Entrepreneurship is 12.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Acad-scholarship & Entrepreneurship rank in NY?

Acad-scholarship & Entrepreneurship ranks #504 of 4,742 schools in NY.

What is Acad-scholarship & Entrepreneurship's MySchoolScout rating?

Acad-scholarship & Entrepreneurship has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.2 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

What are the test scores at Acad-scholarship & Entrepreneurship?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Acad-scholarship & Entrepreneurship has 61% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 69% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).

Is Acad-scholarship & Entrepreneurship a charter school?

No, Acad-scholarship & Entrepreneurship is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Acad-scholarship & Entrepreneurship a Title I school?

No, Acad-scholarship & Entrepreneurship is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Acad-scholarship & Entrepreneurship?

89.1% of students at Acad-scholarship & Entrepreneurship qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.

School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)

Grades
9th – 12th
Enrollment
394
Student-Teacher Ratio
12.3:1
Teachers (FTE)
32
Type
regular
Setting
Large City
County
Bronx County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
37.6%
4-Year Graduation
82.0%
Area population (ZIP 10466)
74,061
Area average commute
43.6 min
Area median age
37.2
About this school's data

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.

School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
  • Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
MySchoolScout rating and rank
MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
Math proficiency
State department of education · 2021 EdFacts · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2021 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2021 EdFacts · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2021 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Student progress (growth)
NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
  • Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
  • Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 10466; this does not measure the attendance area.
Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2021; directory SY 2023–24

About our data · How we calculate scores

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