Very Good
#1264 of 4,742 schools in NY
Top 27% in state
Laboratory School of Finance and Technology (the): X223
High School · New York City Geographic District # 7 · Bronx, NY
A New York City Geographic District # 7 high school where students score 19 points above what's typical for similar communities.
360 E 145TH ST, Bronx, NY 10454
- Math 43% proficient (2022)
- Reading 69% proficient (2022)
- 92.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Laboratory School of Finance and Technology (the): X223 score 56% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 37%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NY average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 9 points since 2019, to 56% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 49% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 53% (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 34 test records from NY state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
94.7%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Laboratory School of Finance and Technology (the): X223 sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 96Walker's Paradise
- Transit 100Rider’s Paradise
- Bike 79Very Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$27,500
Median home value
$780,800
Median rent
$1,064/mo
College educated
13.9%
Homeownership
6.4%
Poverty rate
42.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 10454; 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; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Bronx Preparatory - a College Board SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.9 | 6–12 | 0.0 mi | 614 | Compare → |
| Brilla College Preparatory Charter SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified | 6.9 | K–10 | 0.1 mi | 750 | Compare → |
| Legacy College Preparatory Charter SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified | 4.2 | 6–12 | 0.1 mi | 808 | Compare → |
| Alfred E Smith Career and Technical Education High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.7 | 9–12 | 0.3 mi | 403 | 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.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
New York City Geographic District # 7
- Schools in district
- 41
- Rank in district
- #5 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.
Laboratory School of Finance and Technology (the): X223 is listed in NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT # 7; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Laboratory School of Finance and Technology (the): X223
Laboratory School of Finance and Technology (the): X223 is a public high school in Bronx, NY, part of New York City Geographic District # 7, serving approximately 637 students in grades 6th-12th with a 11.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.4 out of 10 and ranks #1,264 of 4,742 schools in NY. State assessment records show 49% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 53% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Laboratory School of Finance and Technology (the): X223
What grades does Laboratory School of Finance and Technology (the): X223 serve?
Laboratory School of Finance and Technology (the): X223 serves students in grades 6th through 12th.
How many students attend Laboratory School of Finance and Technology (the): X223?
Laboratory School of Finance and Technology (the): X223 has an enrollment of approximately 637 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Laboratory School of Finance and Technology (the): X223?
The student-teacher ratio at Laboratory School of Finance and Technology (the): X223 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 Laboratory School of Finance and Technology (the): X223 rank in NY?
Laboratory School of Finance and Technology (the): X223 ranks #1,264 of 4,742 schools in NY.
What is Laboratory School of Finance and Technology (the): X223's MySchoolScout rating?
Laboratory School of Finance and Technology (the): X223 has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.4 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 Laboratory School of Finance and Technology (the): X223?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Laboratory School of Finance and Technology (the): X223 has 49% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 53% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Laboratory School of Finance and Technology (the): X223 a charter school?
No, Laboratory School of Finance and Technology (the): X223 is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Laboratory School of Finance and Technology (the): X223 a Title I school?
No, Laboratory School of Finance and Technology (the): X223 is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Laboratory School of Finance and Technology (the): X223?
94.7% of students at Laboratory School of Finance and Technology (the): X223 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
- 637
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 11.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 56
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Bronx County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 53.4%
- Phone
- (718) 585-8202
- 4-Year Graduation
- 92.0%
- Area population (ZIP 10454)
- 40,368
- Area average commute
- 39.4 min
- Area median age
- 33.7
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 10454; 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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