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#90 of 4,742 schools in NY

Top 2% in state

Celia Cruz Bronx High School of Music (the)

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

A New York City Geographic District #10 high school where students score 55 points above what's typical for similar communities.

2780 RESERVOIR AVE, Bronx, NY 10468

  • Math 98% proficient (2021)
  • Reading 92% proficient (2021)
  • 95%+ 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress9.4Excellent25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data13
Annual Change+0.84 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2021
TrendStable
Academics9.9Excellent25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency97.5% (2021 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency92% (2021 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency95% (2021 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)40% (model expectation from 2021 EdFacts)
vs. Expected+55.2 pts
Adjusted Percentile98th
College Readiness8.3Excellent30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate95%+
AP Participation32.9%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment8.3Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio11.4:1
Chronic Absenteeism21%

Students at Celia Cruz Bronx High School of Music (the) score 95% 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 Proficiency98%(2021 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2021 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency92%(2021 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2021 EdFacts)

Trend

↑ Improving

Proficiency has improved 5 points since 2018, reaching 95% in 2021, across a 13-year record (2009–2021).

Show all 13 years
2009
Math
87%
ELA
87%
2010
Math
87%
ELA
98%
2011
Math
82%
ELA
92%
2012
Math
92%
ELA
98%
2013
Math
22%
ELA
62%
2014
Math
98%
ELA
98%
2015
Math
98%
ELA
98%
2016
Math
98%
ELA
98%
2017
Math
92%
ELA
98%
2018
Math
87%
ELA
92%
2019
Math
87%
ELA
92%
2020*
Math
98%
ELA
92%
2021*
Math
98%
ELA
92%

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

86.1%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Celia Cruz Bronx High School of Music (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 88Very Walkable
  • Transit 100Rider’s Paradise
  • Bike 68Bikeable

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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 Programs1AP course offered
32.9% participation·State avg: 2.4 AP courses·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics5sports offered
2 boys'·3 girls'·7 teams (incl. JV)·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses3of 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
Discovery High SchoolEnrollment path unverified7.79–120.0 mi386Compare →
High School for Teaching and the ProfessionsEnrollment path unverified6.79–120.0 mi358Compare →
International School for Liberal ArtsEnrollment path unverified3.96–120.0 mi475Compare →
Kingsbridge International High SchoolEnrollment path unverified5.79–120.0 mi212Compare →

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
#3 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.

Celia Cruz Bronx High School of Music (the) is listed in NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT #10; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Celia Cruz Bronx High School of Music (the)

Celia Cruz Bronx High School of Music (the) is a public high school in Bronx, NY, part of New York City Geographic District #10, serving approximately 410 students in grades 9th-12th with a 11.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 9.0 out of 10 and ranks #90 of 4,742 schools in NY. State assessment records show 86% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 92% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).

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
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Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Celia Cruz Bronx High School of Music (the)

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 #90 of 4,742 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 9.0 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 factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)

Grades
9th – 12th
Enrollment
410
Student-Teacher Ratio
11.4:1
Teachers (FTE)
36
Type
regular
Setting
Large City
County
Bronx County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
21.0%
Phone
(718) 329-8550
4-Year Graduation
95%+
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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