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Dr Richard Izquierdo Health and Science Charter School
High School · Dr Richard Izquierdo Health and Science Charter School · Bronx, NY
A charter high school in Bronx, NY where students score 13 points below what's typical for similar communities.
800 HOME ST-RM 205, Bronx, NY 10456
- Math 10% proficient (2022)
- Reading 36% proficient (2022)
- 92.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Dr Richard Izquierdo Health and Science Charter School score 23% 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 72 points since 2019, to 23% in 2022, across a 12-year record (2011–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 58% (multi-year average, 2011-2022) · reading/ELA 53% (multi-year average, 2011-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 20 test records from NY state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
97.6%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Dr Richard Izquierdo Health and Science Charter 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
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Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bronx Career and College Preparatory High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.7 | 9–12 | 0.0 mi | 158 | Compare → |
| Bronx Latin SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.9 | 6–12 | 0.0 mi | 483 | 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.
Dr Richard Izquierdo Health and Science Charter School
- Schools in district
- 1
- Rank in district
- #1 of 1
- District spending per student
- $24,863NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- The source release did not match this district identifier.
Dr Richard Izquierdo Health and Science Charter School is listed in DR RICHARD IZQUIERDO HEALTH AND SCIENCE CHARTER SCHOOL; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Dr Richard Izquierdo Health and Science Charter School
Dr Richard Izquierdo Health and Science Charter School is a public high school in Bronx, NY, part of Dr Richard Izquierdo Health and Science Charter School, serving approximately 704 students in grades 6th-12th with a 17.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.9 out of 10 and ranks #2,742 of 4,742 schools in NY. State assessment records show 58% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2011-2022) and 53% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2011-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Dr Richard Izquierdo Health and Science Charter School
What grades does Dr Richard Izquierdo Health and Science Charter School serve?
Dr Richard Izquierdo Health and Science Charter School serves students in grades 6th through 12th.
How many students attend Dr Richard Izquierdo Health and Science Charter School?
Dr Richard Izquierdo Health and Science Charter School has an enrollment of approximately 704 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Dr Richard Izquierdo Health and Science Charter School?
The student-teacher ratio at Dr Richard Izquierdo Health and Science Charter School is 17.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Dr Richard Izquierdo Health and Science Charter School rank in NY?
Dr Richard Izquierdo Health and Science Charter School ranks #2,742 of 4,742 schools in NY.
What is Dr Richard Izquierdo Health and Science Charter School's MySchoolScout rating?
Dr Richard Izquierdo Health and Science Charter 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 Dr Richard Izquierdo Health and Science Charter School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Dr Richard Izquierdo Health and Science Charter School has 58% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2011-2022) and 53% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2011-2022).
Is Dr Richard Izquierdo Health and Science Charter School a charter school?
Yes, Dr Richard Izquierdo Health and Science Charter School is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Dr Richard Izquierdo Health and Science Charter School a Title I school?
No, Dr Richard Izquierdo Health and Science Charter School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Dr Richard Izquierdo Health and Science Charter School?
97.6% of students at Dr Richard Izquierdo Health and Science Charter 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
- 704
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 17.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 40
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Bronx County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 72.3%
- Phone
- (718) 378-0490
- 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, 2011-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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