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High School for Teaching and the Professions

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

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

2780 RESEVOIR AVE, Bronx, NY 10468

  • Math 67% proficient (2021)
  • Reading 52% proficient (2021)
  • 77.0% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress7.4Very Good25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data13
Annual Change-0.68 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2021
TrendStable
Academics8.2Excellent25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency67% (2021 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency52% (2021 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency60% (2021 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)37% (model expectation from 2021 EdFacts)
vs. Expected+22.1 pts
Adjusted Percentile73th
College Readiness5.2Average30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate77%
AP Participation25.4%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment6.4Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio9.4:1
Chronic Absenteeism33%

Students at High School for Teaching and the Professions score 60% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 37%).

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2021 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. NY average.

Math Proficiency67%(2021 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2021 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency52%(2021 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2021 EdFacts)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 20 points since 2018, to 60% in 2021, across a 13-year record (2009–2021).

Show all 13 years
2009
Math
77%
ELA
87%
2010
Math
87%
ELA
98%
2011
Math
77%
ELA
82%
2012
Math
82%
ELA
77%
2013
Math
8%
ELA
37%
2014
Math
82%
ELA
82%
2015
Math
82%
ELA
87%
2016
Math
82%
ELA
77%
2017
Math
77%
ELA
82%
2018
Math
77%
ELA
82%
2019
Math
77%
ELA
82%
2020*
Math
67%
ELA
52%
2021*
Math
67%
ELA
52%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 72% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 75% (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

92.2%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where High School for Teaching and the Professions 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

Athletics5sports offered
3 boys'·2 girls'·6 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
Celia Cruz Bronx High School of Music (the)Enrollment path unverified9.09–120.0 mi410Compare →
Discovery High SchoolEnrollment path unverified7.79–120.0 mi386Compare →
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
#20 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 Teaching and the Professions is listed in NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT #10; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About High School for Teaching and the Professions

High School for Teaching and the Professions is a public high school in Bronx, NY, part of New York City Geographic District #10, serving approximately 358 students in grades 9th-12th with a 9.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.7 out of 10 and ranks #1,934 of 4,742 schools in NY. State assessment records show 72% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 75% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about High School for Teaching and the Professions

What grades does High School for Teaching and the Professions serve?

High School for Teaching and the Professions serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend High School for Teaching and the Professions?

High School for Teaching and the Professions has an enrollment of approximately 358 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at High School for Teaching and the Professions?

The student-teacher ratio at High School for Teaching and the Professions is 9.4:1. 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 Teaching and the Professions rank in NY?

High School for Teaching and the Professions ranks #1,934 of 4,742 schools in NY.

What is High School for Teaching and the Professions's MySchoolScout rating?

High School for Teaching and the Professions has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.7 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 Teaching and the Professions?

Based on loaded state assessment records, High School for Teaching and the Professions has 72% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 75% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).

Is High School for Teaching and the Professions a charter school?

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

Is High School for Teaching and the Professions a Title I school?

No, High School for Teaching and the Professions is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for High School for Teaching and the Professions?

92.2% of students at High School for Teaching and the Professions 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
358
Student-Teacher Ratio
9.4:1
Teachers (FTE)
38
Type
regular
Setting
Large City
County
Bronx County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
33.0%
4-Year Graduation
77.0%
Area population (ZIP 10468)
79,825
Area average commute
46.3 min
Area median age
34.4
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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