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#2717 of 4,742 schools in NY
Bronx Latin School
High School · New York City Geographic District #12 · Bronx, NY
A New York City Geographic District #12 high school where students score 8 points below what's typical for similar communities.
800 HOME ST, Bronx, NY 10456
- Math 14% proficient (2022)
- Reading 44% proficient (2022)
- 92.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Bronx Latin School score 29% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 36%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NY average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 18 points since 2019, to 29% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 49% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 46% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 28 test records from NY state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
95.9%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Bronx Latin School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 89Very Walkable
- Transit 100Rider’s Paradise
- Bike 69Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$35,676
Median home value
$428,800
Median rent
$1,194/mo
College educated
14%
Homeownership
6.6%
Poverty rate
36.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 10456; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bronx Career and College Preparatory High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.7 | 9–12 | 0.0 mi | 158 | Compare → |
| Dr Richard Izquierdo Health and Science Charter SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified | 5.9 | 6–12 | 0.0 mi | 704 | Compare → |
| Bronx International High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.0 | 9–12 | 0.2 mi | 389 | Compare → |
| High School for Violin and DanceEnrollment path unverified | 5.9 | 9–12 | 0.2 mi | 117 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
New York City Geographic District #12
- Schools in district
- 47
- Rank in district
- #12 of 46
- 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 Latin School is listed in NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT #12; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Bronx Latin School
Bronx Latin School is a public high school in Bronx, NY, part of New York City Geographic District #12, serving approximately 483 students in grades 6th-12th with a 10.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.9 out of 10 and ranks #2,717 of 4,742 schools in NY. State assessment records show 49% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 46% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Bronx Latin School
What grades does Bronx Latin School serve?
Bronx Latin School serves students in grades 6th through 12th.
How many students attend Bronx Latin School?
Bronx Latin School has an enrollment of approximately 483 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Bronx Latin School?
The student-teacher ratio at Bronx Latin School is 10.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Bronx Latin School rank in NY?
Bronx Latin School ranks #2,717 of 4,742 schools in NY.
What is Bronx Latin School's MySchoolScout rating?
Bronx Latin School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.9 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 Latin School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Bronx Latin School has 49% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 46% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Bronx Latin School a charter school?
No, Bronx Latin School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Bronx Latin School a Title I school?
No, Bronx Latin School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Bronx Latin School?
95.9% of students at Bronx Latin 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
- 6th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 483
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 10.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 47
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Bronx County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 70.6%
- Phone
- (718) 991-6349
- 4-Year Graduation
- 92.0%
- Area population (ZIP 10456)
- 86,958
- Area average commute
- 41 min
- Area median age
- 33.6
Official sources & links
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 · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 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 · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 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 10456; 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, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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