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High School for Energy and Technology

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

A New York City Geographic District #10 high school where students score 28 points above what's typical for similar communities.

2474 CROTONA AVE, Bronx, NY 10458

  • Math 57% proficient (2021)
  • Reading 72% proficient (2021)
  • 82.0% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress1.5Needs Improvement25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data7
Annual Change-4.77 pts/yr
Data Period2015–2021
TrendDeclining
Academics8.5Excellent25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency57% (2021 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency72% (2021 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency65% (2021 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)36% (model expectation from 2021 EdFacts)
vs. Expected+28.2 pts
Adjusted Percentile77th
College Readiness5.9Average30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate82%
AP Participation25.8%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment1.9Needs Improvement20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio11.4:1
Chronic Absenteeism81.4%

Students at High School for Energy and Technology score 64% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 36%).

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2021 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. NY average.

Math Proficiency57%(2021 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2021 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency72%(2021 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2021 EdFacts)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 25 points since 2018, to 65% in 2021, across a 7-year record (2015–2021).

Show all 7 years
2015
Math
98%
ELA
98%
2016
Math
92%
ELA
92%
2017
Math
87%
ELA
92%
2018
Math
87%
ELA
92%
2019
Math
87%
ELA
92%
2020*
Math
57%
ELA
72%
2021*
Math
57%
ELA
72%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 81% (multi-year average, 2015-2021) · reading/ELA 87% (multi-year average, 2015-2021)

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

Based on 14 test records from NY state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

95.6%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where High School for Energy and Technology 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

AP/IB Programs1AP course offered
25.8% participation·State avg: 2.4 AP courses·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics3sports offered
2 boys'·1 girls'·3 teams (incl. JV)·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses2of 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 →
Crotona International High SchoolEnrollment path unverified4.49–120.0 mi332Compare →
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
#63 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.

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

About High School for Energy and Technology

High School for Energy and Technology is a public high school in Bronx, NY, part of New York City Geographic District #10, serving approximately 365 students in grades 9th-12th with a 11.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.6 out of 10 and ranks #3,826 of 4,742 schools in NY. State assessment records show 81% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2015-2021) and 87% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2015-2021).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about High School for Energy and Technology

What grades does High School for Energy and Technology serve?

High School for Energy and Technology serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend High School for Energy and Technology?

High School for Energy and Technology has an enrollment of approximately 365 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at High School for Energy and Technology?

The student-teacher ratio at High School for Energy and Technology 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 High School for Energy and Technology rank in NY?

High School for Energy and Technology ranks #3,826 of 4,742 schools in NY.

What is High School for Energy and Technology's MySchoolScout rating?

High School for Energy and Technology has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.6 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 High School for Energy and Technology?

Based on loaded state assessment records, High School for Energy and Technology has 81% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2015-2021) and 87% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2015-2021).

Is High School for Energy and Technology a charter school?

No, High School for Energy and Technology is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is High School for Energy and Technology a Title I school?

No, High School for Energy and Technology is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for High School for Energy and Technology?

95.6% of students at High School for Energy and Technology 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
365
Student-Teacher Ratio
11.4:1
Teachers (FTE)
32
Type
vocational
Setting
Large City
County
Bronx County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
81.4%
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, 2015-2021; directory SY 2023–24

About our data · How we calculate scores

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