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New Directions Secondary School
High School · New York City Geographic District # 9 · Bronx, NY
A New York City Geographic District # 9 high school where students score 8 points below what's typical for similar communities.
240 E 172ND ST, Bronx, NY 10457
- Math 30% proficient (2021)
- Reading 25% proficient (2021)
- 24.5% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at New Directions Secondary School score 28% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 36%).
2021 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NY average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is up 25 points across the 9-year record (2013–2021) and has held near 28% recently.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 13% (multi-year average, 2013-2021) · reading/ELA 13% (multi-year average, 2013-2021)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 18 test records from NY state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
97.1%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where New Directions Secondary School 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 59Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$44,911
Median home value
$336,900
Median rent
$1,400/mo
College educated
14.9%
Homeownership
6.2%
Poverty rate
34.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 10457; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bronx Collegiate AcademyEnrollment path unverified | 7.8 | 9–12 | 0.0 mi | 428 | Compare → |
| Bronx High School for Medical ScienceEnrollment path unverified | 5.9 | 6–12 | 0.0 mi | 402 | Compare → |
| Bronx High School of BusinessEnrollment path unverified | 6.3 | 9–12 | 0.0 mi | 302 | Compare → |
| Claremont International High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.5 | 9–12 | 0.0 mi | 355 | 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.
New York City Geographic District # 9
- Schools in district
- 69
- Rank in district
- #48 of 69
- 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.
New Directions Secondary School is listed in NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT # 9; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About New Directions Secondary School
New Directions Secondary School is a public high school in Bronx, NY, part of New York City Geographic District # 9, serving approximately 138 students in grades 9th-12th with a 7.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.1 out of 10 and ranks #3,459 of 4,742 schools in NY. State assessment records show 13% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2013-2021) and 13% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2013-2021).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about New Directions Secondary School
What grades does New Directions Secondary School serve?
New Directions Secondary School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend New Directions Secondary School?
New Directions Secondary School has an enrollment of approximately 138 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at New Directions Secondary School?
The student-teacher ratio at New Directions Secondary School is 7.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does New Directions Secondary School rank in NY?
New Directions Secondary School ranks #3,459 of 4,742 schools in NY.
What is New Directions Secondary School's MySchoolScout rating?
New Directions Secondary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.1 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 New Directions Secondary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, New Directions Secondary School has 13% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2013-2021) and 13% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2013-2021).
Is New Directions Secondary School a charter school?
No, New Directions Secondary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is New Directions Secondary School a Title I school?
No, New Directions Secondary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for New Directions Secondary School?
97.1% of students at New Directions Secondary 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
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 138
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 7.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 18
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Bronx County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 80.4%
- Phone
- (718) 410-4343
- 4-Year Graduation
- 24.5%
- Area population (ZIP 10457)
- 79,375
- Area average commute
- 44.6 min
- Area median age
- 31.8
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 10457; 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, 2013-2021; directory SY 2023–24
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