Excellent
#660 of 4,742 schools in NY
Top 14% in state
Academy for Language and Technology
High School · New York City Geographic District # 9 · Bronx, NY
A New York City Geographic District # 9 high school where students score 55 points above what's typical for similar communities.
1700 MACOMBS RD, Bronx, NY 10453
- Math 92% proficient (2021)
- Reading 87% proficient (2021)
- 95%+ 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Academy for Language and Technology score 90% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 35%).
2021 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NY average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 8 points since 2018, to 90% in 2021, across a 12-year record (2010–2021).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 91% (multi-year average, 2010-2021) · reading/ELA 91% (multi-year average, 2010-2021)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 24 test records from NY state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
99.7%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Academy for Language and Technology sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 88Very Walkable
- Transit 100Rider’s Paradise
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$35,482
Median home value
$580,100
Median rent
$1,393/mo
College educated
14.5%
Homeownership
4.9%
Poverty rate
33.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 10453; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charter High School for Law and Social JusticeCharter · enrollment unverified | 4.7 | 9–12 | 0.3 mi | 470 | Compare → |
| Comprehensive Model School Project MS 327Enrollment path unverified | 5.9 | 6–12 | 0.4 mi | 678 | Compare → |
| Young Women's Leadership School of the BronxEnrollment path unverified | 8.2 | 6–12 | 0.4 mi | 515 | Compare → |
| Bronx Collegiate AcademyEnrollment path unverified | 7.8 | 9–12 | 0.7 mi | 428 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
New York City Geographic District # 9
- Schools in district
- 69
- Rank in district
- #4 of 69
- 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.
Academy for Language and Technology is listed in NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT # 9; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Academy for Language and Technology
Academy for Language and Technology is a public high school in Bronx, NY, part of New York City Geographic District # 9, serving approximately 350 students in grades 9th-12th with a 15.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.0 out of 10 and ranks #660 of 4,742 schools in NY. State assessment records show 91% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2021) and 91% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2021).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Academy for Language and Technology
What grades does Academy for Language and Technology serve?
Academy for Language and Technology serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Academy for Language and Technology?
Academy for Language and Technology has an enrollment of approximately 350 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Academy for Language and Technology?
The student-teacher ratio at Academy for Language and Technology is 15.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Academy for Language and Technology rank in NY?
Academy for Language and Technology ranks #660 of 4,742 schools in NY.
What is Academy for Language and Technology's MySchoolScout rating?
Academy for Language and Technology has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.0 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 Academy for Language and Technology?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Academy for Language and Technology has 91% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2021) and 91% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2021).
Is Academy for Language and Technology a charter school?
No, Academy for Language and Technology is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Academy for Language and Technology a Title I school?
No, Academy for Language and Technology is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Academy for Language and Technology?
99.7% of students at Academy for Language and Technology 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
- 350
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 22
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Bronx County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 46.0%
- Phone
- (718) 731-0219
- 4-Year Graduation
- 95%+
- Area population (ZIP 10453)
- 78,270
- Area average commute
- 42.9 min
- Area median age
- 34.7
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 10453; 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, 2010-2021; directory SY 2023–24
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