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#862 of 4,742 schools in NY

Top 18% in state

Bronx Collegiate Academy

High School · New York City Geographic District # 9 · Bronx, NY

A New York City Geographic District # 9 high school where students score 39 points above what's typical for similar communities.

240 E 172ND ST, Bronx, NY 10457

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

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress9.7Excellent25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data13
Annual Change+1.48 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2021
TrendImproving
Academics9.2Excellent25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency77% (2021 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency77% (2021 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency77% (2021 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)38% (model expectation from 2021 EdFacts)
vs. Expected+39.0 pts
Adjusted Percentile87th
College Readiness6.4Average30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate82%
AP Participation30.4%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment5.7Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio11.3:1
Chronic Absenteeism40%

Students at Bronx Collegiate Academy score 77% 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 Proficiency77%(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 77% in 2021, across a 13-year record (2009–2021).

Show all 13 years
2009
Math
72%
ELA
72%
2010
Math
77%
ELA
75%
2011
Math
82%
ELA
85%
2012
Math
87%
ELA
67%
2013
Math
17%
ELA
37%
2014
Math
92%
ELA
87%
2015
Math
85%
ELA
75%
2016
Math
87%
ELA
87%
2017
Math
87%
ELA
87%
2018
Math
87%
ELA
92%
2019
Math
87%
ELA
92%
2020*
Math
77%
ELA
77%
2021*
Math
77%
ELA
77%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 78% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 78% (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

90.4%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Bronx Collegiate Academy 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 92Walker's Paradise
  • Transit 100Rider’s Paradise
  • Bike 59Bikeable

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

Median income

$44,911

Median home value

$336,900

Median rent

$1,400/mo

College educated

14.9%

Homeownership

6.2%

Poverty rate

34.1%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 10457; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs2AP courses offered
30.4% participation·State avg: 2.4 AP courses·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics5sports offered
3 boys'·2 girls'·5 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
Bronx High School for Medical ScienceEnrollment path unverified5.96–120.0 mi402Compare →
Bronx High School of BusinessEnrollment path unverified6.39–120.0 mi302Compare →
Claremont International High SchoolEnrollment path unverified4.59–120.0 mi355Compare →
Dreamyard Preparatory SchoolEnrollment path unverified7.69–120.0 mi289Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

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
#5 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.

Bronx Collegiate Academy is listed in NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT # 9; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Bronx Collegiate Academy

Bronx Collegiate Academy is a public high school in Bronx, NY, part of New York City Geographic District # 9, serving approximately 428 students in grades 9th-12th with a 11.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.8 out of 10 and ranks #862 of 4,742 schools in NY. State assessment records show 78% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 78% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Bronx Collegiate Academy

What grades does Bronx Collegiate Academy serve?

Bronx Collegiate Academy serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend Bronx Collegiate Academy?

Bronx Collegiate Academy has an enrollment of approximately 428 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Bronx Collegiate Academy?

The student-teacher ratio at Bronx Collegiate Academy is 11.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Bronx Collegiate Academy rank in NY?

Bronx Collegiate Academy ranks #862 of 4,742 schools in NY.

What is Bronx Collegiate Academy's MySchoolScout rating?

Bronx Collegiate Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.8 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 Bronx Collegiate Academy?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Bronx Collegiate Academy has 78% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 78% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).

Is Bronx Collegiate Academy a charter school?

No, Bronx Collegiate Academy is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Bronx Collegiate Academy a Title I school?

No, Bronx Collegiate Academy is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Bronx Collegiate Academy?

90.4% of students at Bronx Collegiate Academy 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
428
Student-Teacher Ratio
11.3:1
Teachers (FTE)
38
Type
regular
Setting
Large City
County
Bronx County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
40.0%
4-Year Graduation
82.0%
Area population (ZIP 10457)
79,375
Area average commute
44.6 min
Area median age
31.8
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 10457; 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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