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#3966 of 4,742 schools in NY

Crotona International High School

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

A New York City Geographic District #10 high school where students score 22 points below what's typical for similar communities.

2474 CROTONA AVE, Bronx, NY 10458

  • Math 15% proficient (2021)
  • Reading 15% proficient (2021)
  • 82.0% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress1.4Needs Improvement25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data8
Annual Change-5.46 pts/yr
Data Period2014–2021
TrendDeclining
Academics2.6Needs Improvement25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency15% (2021 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency15% (2021 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency15% (2021 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)37% (model expectation from 2021 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-21.6 pts
Adjusted Percentile8th
College Readiness8.8Excellent30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate82%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment3.8Needs Improvement20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio12.8:1
Chronic Absenteeism53%

Students at Crotona International High School score 15% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 37%).

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2021 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. NY average.

Math Proficiency15%(2021 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2021 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency15%(2021 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2021 EdFacts)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 65 points since 2018, to 15% in 2021, across a 8-year record (2014–2021).

Show all 8 years
2014
Math
72%
ELA
62%
2015
Math
85%
ELA
65%
2016
Math
87%
ELA
72%
2017
Math
82%
ELA
57%
2018
Math
77%
ELA
82%
2019
Math
77%
ELA
82%
2020*
Math
15%
ELA
15%
2021*
Math
15%
ELA
15%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 64% (multi-year average, 2014-2021) · reading/ELA 56% (multi-year average, 2014-2021)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 16 test records from NY state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

94.6%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Crotona International High School 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 90Walker's Paradise
  • Transit 93Rider’s Paradise
  • Bike 60Bikeable

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

Median income

$42,107

Median home value

$515,700

Median rent

$1,548/mo

College educated

16.1%

Homeownership

3.9%

Poverty rate

29.8%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 10458; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Athletics3sports offered
2 boys'·1 girls'·3 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
Bronx Academy for Software Engineering (base)Enrollment path unverified4.49–120.0 mi381Compare →
High School for Energy and TechnologyEnrollment path unverified4.69–120.0 mi365Compare →
Belmont Preparatory High SchoolEnrollment path unverified7.59–120.4 mi365Compare →
Bronx High School for Law and Community ServiceEnrollment path unverified7.79–120.4 mi393Compare →

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
#66 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.

Crotona International High School is listed in NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT #10; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Crotona International High School

Crotona International High School is a public high school in Bronx, NY, part of New York City Geographic District #10, serving approximately 332 students in grades 9th-12th with a 12.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.4 out of 10 and ranks #3,966 of 4,742 schools in NY. State assessment records show 64% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2014-2021) and 56% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2014-2021).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Crotona International High School

What grades does Crotona International High School serve?

Crotona International High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend Crotona International High School?

Crotona International High School has an enrollment of approximately 332 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Crotona International High School?

The student-teacher ratio at Crotona International High School is 12.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Crotona International High School rank in NY?

Crotona International High School ranks #3,966 of 4,742 schools in NY.

What is Crotona International High School's MySchoolScout rating?

Crotona International High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.4 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 Crotona International High School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Crotona International High School has 64% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2014-2021) and 56% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2014-2021).

Is Crotona International High School a charter school?

No, Crotona International High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Crotona International High School a Title I school?

No, Crotona International High School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Crotona International High School?

94.6% of students at Crotona International High 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
9th – 12th
Enrollment
332
Student-Teacher Ratio
12.8:1
Teachers (FTE)
26
Type
vocational
Setting
Large City
County
Bronx County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
53.0%
4-Year Graduation
82.0%
Area population (ZIP 10458)
78,741
Area average commute
44.3 min
Area median age
31.1
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 10458; 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, 2014-2021; directory SY 2023–24

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