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#581 of 4,742 schools in NY

Top 12% in state

Bronx High School of Science (the)

High School · New York City Geographic District #10 · Bronx, NY

A New York City Geographic District #10 high school where students score 48 points above what's typical for similar communities.

75 W 205TH ST, Bronx, NY 10468

  • Math 100% proficient (2021)
  • Reading 100% proficient (2021)
  • 99%+ 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress8.6Excellent25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data13
Annual Change+0.02 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2021
TrendStable
Academics10.0Excellent25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency99.5% (2021 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency99.5% (2021 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency100% (2021 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)51% (model expectation from 2021 EdFacts)
vs. Expected+48.5 pts
Adjusted Percentile99th
College Readiness9.4Excellent30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate99%+
AP Participation60.7%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment3.3Needs Improvement20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio20.4:1
Chronic Absenteeism10.7%

Students at Bronx High School of Science (the) score 100% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 51%).

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2021 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. NY average.

Math Proficiency100%(2021 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2021 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency100%(2021 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2021 EdFacts)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency has held near 100% across the 13-year record (2009–2021).

Show all 13 years
2009
Math
100%
ELA
100%
2010
Math
100%
ELA
100%
2011
Math
100%
ELA
100%
2012
Math
100%
ELA
100%
2013
Math
100%
ELA
96%
2014
Math
100%
ELA
100%
2015
Math
100%
ELA
100%
2016
Math
100%
ELA
100%
2017
Math
100%
ELA
100%
2018
Math
100%
ELA
100%
2019
Math
100%
ELA
100%
2020*
Math
100%
ELA
100%
2021*
Math
100%
ELA
100%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 100% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 99% (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

52.3%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Bronx High School of Science (the) 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 82Very Walkable
  • Transit 100Rider’s Paradise
  • Bike 76Very Bikeable

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

Median income

$46,624

Median home value

$259,400

Median rent

$1,594/mo

College educated

15.6%

Homeownership

8.5%

Poverty rate

26.7%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 10468; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs3AP courses offered
60.7% participation·State avg: 2.4 AP courses·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics6sports offered
1 boys'·5 girls'·7 teams (incl. JV)·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses5of 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 Collaborative High SchoolEnrollment path unverified8.79–120.3 mi429Compare →
Dewitt Clinton High SchoolEnrollment path unverified7.99–120.3 mi1,152Compare →
High School of American Studies at Lehman CollegeEnrollment path unverified9.09–120.3 mi404Compare →
World View High SchoolEnrollment path unverified7.69–120.3 mi636Compare →

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 #10

Schools in district
83
Rank in district
#11 of 83
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 High School of Science (the) is listed in NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT #10; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Bronx High School of Science (the)

Bronx High School of Science (the) is a public high school in Bronx, NY, part of New York City Geographic District #10, serving approximately 2,979 students in grades 9th-12th with a 20.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.1 out of 10 and ranks #581 of 4,742 schools in NY. State assessment records show 100% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 99% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).

What's said publicly about Bronx High School of Science (the)

Sources:School's websiteWikipedia

Synthesized from public, attributable sources. Updated April 2026.

The Bronx High School of Science is a public specialized high school located in the Bronx, New York City, operated by the New York City Department of Education 2. Admission to the institution requires students to pass the Specialized High Schools Admissions Test 2. The school publishes an official student newspaper titled 'The Science Survey,' which released issues in Spring 2026 and Winter 2026 containing 118 and 126 new articles, respectively 1. In 2026, the school celebrated various academic and athletic achievements, including a New York State Championship in Speech & Debate 1. Students also won the 2026 English Speaking Union’s Shakespeare Competition, with Harper Quill taking first place and Remy Son Stolow finishing as runner-up 1. Additionally, the school announced its College Board National Merit Finalists for 2026 1. Athletic successes included the Girls Gymnastics team winning the 2026 PSAL Championship and Boys and Girls Indoor Track teams achieving City Championships 1. The school also noted success in Robotics at the Hudson Valley Regional FRC Competition and Science Olympiad at the Yale Invitational 1.
Sources (2)
  1. www.bxscience.edu
  2. en.wikipedia.org
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Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Bronx High School of Science (the)

What grades does Bronx High School of Science (the) serve?

Bronx High School of Science (the) serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend Bronx High School of Science (the)?

Bronx High School of Science (the) has an enrollment of approximately 2,979 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Bronx High School of Science (the)?

The student-teacher ratio at Bronx High School of Science (the) is 20.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Bronx High School of Science (the) rank in NY?

Bronx High School of Science (the) ranks #581 of 4,742 schools in NY.

What is Bronx High School of Science (the)'s MySchoolScout rating?

Bronx High School of Science (the) has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.1 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 High School of Science (the)?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Bronx High School of Science (the) has 100% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 99% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).

Is Bronx High School of Science (the) a charter school?

No, Bronx High School of Science (the) is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Bronx High School of Science (the) a Title I school?

No, Bronx High School of Science (the) is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Bronx High School of Science (the)?

52.3% of students at Bronx High School of Science (the) 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
2,979
Student-Teacher Ratio
20.4:1
Teachers (FTE)
146
Type
regular
Setting
Large City
County
Bronx County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
10.7%
Phone
(718) 817-7700
4-Year Graduation
99%+
Area population (ZIP 10468)
79,825
Area average commute
46.3 min
Area median age
34.4

Official sources & links

School website↗Official NCES record↗Google Maps & reviews↗GreatSchools profile↗Niche reviews↗
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 10468; 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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Data sources
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