Below Average
#3820 of 4,742 schools in NY
Hostos-lincoln Academy of Science
High School · New York City Geographic District # 7 · Bronx, NY
A New York City Geographic District # 7 high school where students score 14 points below what's typical for similar communities.
600 ST ANNS AVE, Bronx, NY 10455
- Math 10% proficient (2022)
- Reading 39% proficient (2022)
- 92.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Hostos-lincoln Academy of Science score 24% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 38%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NY average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 37 points since 2019, to 25% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 45% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 52% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 32 test records from NY state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
90%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Hostos-lincoln Academy of Science sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 92Walker's Paradise
- Transit 100Rider’s Paradise
- Bike 78Very Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$36,701
Median home value
$348,700
Median rent
$1,130/mo
College educated
16.1%
Homeownership
10.3%
Poverty rate
33%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 10455; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| University Prep Charter High SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified | 7.7 | 9–12 | 0.0 mi | 422 | Compare → |
| Mott Haven Village Preparatory High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.2 | 9–12 | 0.2 mi | 176 | Compare → |
| University Heights Secondary School-bronx Community CollegeEnrollment path unverified | 8.1 | 9–12 | 0.2 mi | 558 | Compare → |
| Jm Rapport School for Career DevelopmentEnrollment path unverified | 3.1 | 9–12 | 0.3 mi | 369 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
New York City Geographic District # 7
- Schools in district
- 41
- Rank in district
- #31 of 40
- 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.
Hostos-lincoln Academy of Science is listed in NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT # 7; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Hostos-lincoln Academy of Science
Hostos-lincoln Academy of Science is a public high school in Bronx, NY, part of New York City Geographic District # 7, serving approximately 490 students in grades 6th-12th with a 11.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.6 out of 10 and ranks #3,820 of 4,742 schools in NY. State assessment records show 45% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 52% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Hostos-lincoln Academy of Science
What grades does Hostos-lincoln Academy of Science serve?
Hostos-lincoln Academy of Science serves students in grades 6th through 12th.
How many students attend Hostos-lincoln Academy of Science?
Hostos-lincoln Academy of Science has an enrollment of approximately 490 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hostos-lincoln Academy of Science?
The student-teacher ratio at Hostos-lincoln Academy of Science is 11.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Hostos-lincoln Academy of Science rank in NY?
Hostos-lincoln Academy of Science ranks #3,820 of 4,742 schools in NY.
What is Hostos-lincoln Academy of Science's MySchoolScout rating?
Hostos-lincoln Academy of Science 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 Hostos-lincoln Academy of Science?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Hostos-lincoln Academy of Science has 45% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 52% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Hostos-lincoln Academy of Science a charter school?
No, Hostos-lincoln Academy of Science is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Hostos-lincoln Academy of Science a Title I school?
No, Hostos-lincoln Academy of Science is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Hostos-lincoln Academy of Science?
90.0% of students at Hostos-lincoln Academy of Science 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
- 490
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 11.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 42
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Bronx County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 67.6%
- Phone
- (718) 402-5640
- 4-Year Graduation
- 92.0%
- Area population (ZIP 10455)
- 42,940
- Area average commute
- 40.8 min
- Area median age
- 33.9
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 10455; 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, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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