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Public high school · New York City Geographic District #10 · Bronx, New York

Celia Cruz Bronx High School of Music (the)

Celia Cruz Bronx High School of Music (the) rates 8.2, among the strongest high schools in New York City Geographic District #10, where the rated median is 5.8.

High schools, 1 to 10This campus against public high schools around it that are rated on verified state test data.
8.2this school

8.2 on a one-to-ten scale; the New York City Geographic District #10 median is 5.8.

#301 of 4,744 schools in New York · New York City Geographic District #10: 29 high schools rated, median 5.8

The brief

A New York City Geographic District #10 high school where students score 44 points above what's typical for similar communities.

It ranks 301 of 4,744 schools in New York and 4 of 83 in New York City Geographic District #10.

Celia Cruz Bronx High School of Music (the) is listed in New York City Geographic District #10, and a district label does not verify attendance for an address: confirm the zoned campus with the district before you commit to a street.

Math98%87 students tested · state average not published · 2021 EdFacts
Reading92%87 students tested · state average not published · 2021 EdFacts
Proficiency has improved 5 points since 2018, reaching 95% in 2021, across a 13-year record (2009–2021).2021 EdFacts; 26 test records from NY state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

What the rating is made of, each out of 10

Student Progress
6.0
25% of the rating
Academics
9.8
25% of the rating
College Readiness
8.6
30% of the rating
Resources & Environment
8.3
20% of the rating
About this school's data1 correction under review · rating: low confidence · 7 sources, 2019–2024

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, an estimate, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named here.

Attendance data is under correction. This existing Resources & Environment score and overall rating may still reflect an unverified attendance input.

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 86% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 92% (multi-year average, 2009-2021).

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

The neighborhood

Where it sits, and what the area looks like.
Celia Cruz Bronx High School of Music (the) and the 20 nearest high schools, each pin colored by its score.Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Verify the enrollment path with the district.

The area

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%

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

Getting around

Walk Score
88
Very Walkable
Transit Score
100
Rider's Paradise
Bike Score
68
Bikeable
County reported crime
2,907/100K
Reported Part-1 offenses (violent + property + arson) per 100,000 county residents, counting every city police department, sheriff's office and county police department that reported a full year to the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting program. Shown only where those agencies cover at least 80% of the county's residents. Not a school safety rating.

Walk, transit and bike scores byWalk Score

FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2025 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Programs and who goes here

What the campus offers, and who it enrolls.

Programs

AP and IB
1 AP course
32.9% participation · state average 2.4 AP courses · CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics
5 sports
2 boys' · 3 girls' · 7 teams (incl. JV) · CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM courses
3 of 5
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics · CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Who goes here

Free or reduced lunch
86.1%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance. Shown separately, never in the score.

NCES Common Core of Data (CCD).

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Eight grade-compatible schools using the same rating model sit within 5 miles, and none rates higher than Celia Cruz Bronx High School of Music (the).Public-school ratings. Straight-line distance from this campus. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries; verify the enrollment path with the district.

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.

The record

What is on file, and where each number came from.

The public record

What's said publicly about Celia Cruz Bronx High School of Music (the)

Sources:School's websiteWikipedia

Synthesized from public, attributable sources. Updated May 2026.

The Celia Cruz Bronx High School of Music (CCBXHSM) is identified as the first comprehensive high school of music in the Bronx, New York 2. The school describes itself as one of the leading music high schools in the nation 1. Leadership changes occurred in 2025 when David Fink became the Interim Acting Principal, replacing the founding principal, Dr. William Rodriguez, who retired 2. Fink had previously taught History and served as Assistant Principal since the school opened in 2003 2.
Sources (2)
  1. www.ccbxhsm.org
  2. en.wikipedia.org
Generated by AI from public sources. Every claim is grounded in a cited source.Report inaccuracy

Questions families ask

What grades does Celia Cruz Bronx High School of Music (the) serve?

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

How many students attend Celia Cruz Bronx High School of Music (the)?

Celia Cruz Bronx High School of Music (the) has an enrollment of approximately 410 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Celia Cruz Bronx High School of Music (the)?

The student-teacher ratio at Celia Cruz Bronx High School of Music (the) is 11.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Celia Cruz Bronx High School of Music (the) rank in NY?

Celia Cruz Bronx High School of Music (the) ranks #301 of 4,744 schools in NY.

What is Celia Cruz Bronx High School of Music (the)'s MySchoolScout rating?

Celia Cruz Bronx High School of Music (the) has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.2 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 Celia Cruz Bronx High School of Music (the)?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Celia Cruz Bronx High School of Music (the) has 86% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 92% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).

Is Celia Cruz Bronx High School of Music (the) a charter school?

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

Is Celia Cruz Bronx High School of Music (the) a Title I school?

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

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

86.1% of students at Celia Cruz Bronx High School of Music (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 facts

Grades
9th – 12th
Enrollment
410
Student-teacher ratio
11.4:1
Teachers (FTE)
36
Type
Regular
Title I
No
Setting
Large City
County
Bronx County
4-year graduation
95%+
Class of 2023
Rank in district
#4 of 83
Schools in district
83
District spending per student
Not available
The source marked this value as not applicable.
District child poverty rate
Not available
The source release did not match this district identifier.
Area population (ZIP 10468)
79,825
Area average commute
46.3 min
Area median age
34.4

NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24).

Related reading

Data from NCES Common Core of Data, New York State Education Dept., and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.