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#866 of 4,742 schools in NY

Top 18% in state

Bronx Health Sciences High School

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

A New York City Geographic District #11 high school where students score 49 points above what's typical for similar communities.

750 BAYCHESTER AVE, Bronx, NY 10475

  • Math 85% proficient (2021)
  • Reading 95% proficient (2021)
  • 90%+ 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress9.2Excellent25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data13
Annual Change+0.37 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2021
TrendStable
Academics9.7Excellent25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency84.5% (2021 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency95% (2021 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency90% (2021 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)40% (model expectation from 2021 EdFacts)
vs. Expected+49.4 pts
Adjusted Percentile96th
College Readiness8.6Excellent30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate90%+
AP Participation41.6%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment2.5Needs Improvement20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio12.7:1
Chronic Absenteeism67.7%

Students at Bronx Health Sciences High School score 90% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 40%).

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2021 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. NY average.

Math Proficiency85%(2021 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2021 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency95%(2021 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2021 EdFacts)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 5 points since 2018, to 90% in 2021, across a 13-year record (2009–2021).

Show all 13 years
2009
Math
95%
ELA
95%
2010
Math
95%
ELA
95%
2011
Math
98%
ELA
98%
2012
Math
95%
ELA
95%
2013
Math
17%
ELA
57%
2014
Math
92%
ELA
98%
2015
Math
95%
ELA
95%
2016
Math
95%
ELA
95%
2017
Math
98%
ELA
98%
2018
Math
95%
ELA
95%
2019
Math
95%
ELA
95%
2020*
Math
85%
ELA
95%
2021*
Math
85%
ELA
95%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 88% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 93% (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

83.7%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Bronx Health Sciences High School 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 66Somewhat Walkable
  • Transit 84Excellent Transit
  • Bike 43Somewhat Bikeable

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

Median income

$62,383

Median home value

$31,900

Median rent

$1,221/mo

College educated

27.6%

Homeownership

44.9%

Poverty rate

15.4%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 10475; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs2AP courses offered
41.6% participation·State avg: 2.4 AP courses·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics5sports offered
4 boys'·1 girls'·6 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
Harry S Truman High SchoolEnrollment path unverified6.59–120.0 mi1,700Compare →
PS 176Enrollment path unverified4.06–120.1 mi623Compare →
Garvey SchoolPrivate · tuition6.5privateK–90.3 mi38Compare →
PS 723Enrollment path unverified3.2K–120.6 mi377Compare →

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
#6 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.

Bronx Health Sciences High School is listed in NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT #11; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Bronx Health Sciences High School

Bronx Health Sciences High School is a public high school in Bronx, NY, part of New York City Geographic District #11, serving approximately 356 students in grades 9th-12th with a 12.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.8 out of 10 and ranks #866 of 4,742 schools in NY. State assessment records show 88% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 93% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Bronx Health Sciences High School

What grades does Bronx Health Sciences High School serve?

Bronx Health Sciences High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend Bronx Health Sciences High School?

Bronx Health Sciences High School has an enrollment of approximately 356 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Bronx Health Sciences High School?

The student-teacher ratio at Bronx Health Sciences High School is 12.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Bronx Health Sciences High School rank in NY?

Bronx Health Sciences High School ranks #866 of 4,742 schools in NY.

What is Bronx Health Sciences High School's MySchoolScout rating?

Bronx Health Sciences High School 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 Health Sciences High School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Bronx Health Sciences High School has 88% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 93% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).

Is Bronx Health Sciences High School a charter school?

No, Bronx Health Sciences High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Bronx Health Sciences High School a Title I school?

No, Bronx Health Sciences High School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Bronx Health Sciences High School?

83.7% of students at Bronx Health Sciences High School 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
356
Student-Teacher Ratio
12.7:1
Teachers (FTE)
28
Type
regular
Setting
Large City
County
Bronx County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
67.7%
4-Year Graduation
90%+
Area population (ZIP 10475)
42,771
Area average commute
50.3 min
Area median age
44.1
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 10475; 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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