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Bronx School of Law and Finance

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

A New York City Geographic District #10 high school where students score 34 points above what's typical for similar communities.

99 TERRACE VIEW AVE, Bronx, NY 10463

  • Math 67% proficient (2021)
  • Reading 77% proficient (2021)
  • 82.0% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress5.6Average25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data13
Annual Change-1.48 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2021
TrendDeclining
Academics8.9Excellent25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency67% (2021 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency77% (2021 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency72% (2021 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)38% (model expectation from 2021 EdFacts)
vs. Expected+33.8 pts
Adjusted Percentile83th
College Readiness5.0Average30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate82%
AP Participation17%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment2.4Needs Improvement20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio12.2:1
Chronic Absenteeism72.6%

Students at Bronx School of Law and Finance score 72% 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 Proficiency67%(2021 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2021 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency77%(2021 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2021 EdFacts)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 23 points across the 13-year record (2009–2021) and has held near 72% recently.

Show all 13 years
2009
Math
92%
ELA
98%
2010
Math
92%
ELA
98%
2011
Math
92%
ELA
92%
2012
Math
98%
ELA
92%
2013
Math
22%
ELA
32%
2014
Math
92%
ELA
87%
2015
Math
98%
ELA
87%
2016
Math
82%
ELA
87%
2017
Math
87%
ELA
82%
2018
Math
77%
ELA
72%
2019
Math
77%
ELA
72%
2020*
Math
67%
ELA
77%
2021*
Math
67%
ELA
77%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 80% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 81% (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%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Bronx School of Law and Finance 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 86Very Walkable
  • Transit 88Excellent Transit
  • Bike 41Somewhat Bikeable

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

Median income

$72,952

Median home value

$352,200

Median rent

$1,611/mo

College educated

43.9%

Homeownership

35%

Poverty rate

19.7%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 10463; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs1AP course offered
17% participation·State avg: 2.4 AP courses·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics11sports offered
5 boys'·6 girls'·12 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 Engineering and Technology AcademyEnrollment path unverified5.79–120.0 mi306Compare →
Bronx Theatre High SchoolEnrollment path unverified6.79–120.0 mi227Compare →
English Language Learners-inter SuppEnrollment path unverified5.79–120.0 mi256Compare →
Marble Hill High School of International StudiesEnrollment path unverified8.39–120.0 mi405Compare →

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
#43 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 School of Law and Finance is listed in NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT #10; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Bronx School of Law and Finance

Bronx School of Law and Finance is a public high school in Bronx, NY, part of New York City Geographic District #10, serving approximately 329 students in grades 9th-12th with a 12.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.6 out of 10 and ranks #3,022 of 4,742 schools in NY. State assessment records show 80% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 81% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Bronx School of Law and Finance

What grades does Bronx School of Law and Finance serve?

Bronx School of Law and Finance serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend Bronx School of Law and Finance?

Bronx School of Law and Finance has an enrollment of approximately 329 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Bronx School of Law and Finance?

The student-teacher ratio at Bronx School of Law and Finance is 12.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Bronx School of Law and Finance rank in NY?

Bronx School of Law and Finance ranks #3,022 of 4,742 schools in NY.

What is Bronx School of Law and Finance's MySchoolScout rating?

Bronx School of Law and Finance has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.6 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 School of Law and Finance?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Bronx School of Law and Finance has 80% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 81% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).

Is Bronx School of Law and Finance a charter school?

No, Bronx School of Law and Finance is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Bronx School of Law and Finance a Title I school?

No, Bronx School of Law and Finance is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Bronx School of Law and Finance?

90.0% of students at Bronx School of Law and Finance 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
329
Student-Teacher Ratio
12.2:1
Teachers (FTE)
27
Type
regular
Setting
Large City
County
Bronx County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
72.6%
4-Year Graduation
82.0%
Area population (ZIP 10463)
69,373
Area average commute
45.4 min
Area median age
41.9
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 10463; 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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