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#1745 of 4,742 schools in NY

Top 37% in state

South Bronx Preparatory - a College Board School

High School · New York City Geographic District # 7 · Bronx, NY

A New York City Geographic District # 7 high school where students score 3 points below what's typical for similar communities.

360 E 145TH ST, Bronx, NY 10454

  • Math 19% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 47% proficient (2022)
  • 95%+ 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress9.7Excellent25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change+1.41 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendImproving
Academics5.7Average25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency19.4% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency47% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency33% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)37% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-3.4 pts
Adjusted Percentile39th
College Readiness7.4Very Good30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate95%+
AP Participation20.2%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment3.9Needs Improvement20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio11:1
Chronic Absenteeism56%

Students at South Bronx Preparatory - a College Board School score 33% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 37%).

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2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. NY average.

Math Proficiency19%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency47%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 18 points since 2019, to 33% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
70%
ELA
56%
2010
Math
38%
ELA
38%
2011
Math
37%
ELA
28%
2012
Math
25%
ELA
25%
2013
Math
19%
ELA
19%
2014
Math
36%
ELA
29%
2015
Math
33%
ELA
38%
2016
Math
37%
ELA
46%
2017
Math
43%
ELA
51%
2018
Math
46%
ELA
56%
2019
Math
46%
ELA
56%
2020*
Math
87%
ELA
82%
2021*
Math
87%
ELA
82%
2022
Math
19%
ELA
47%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 45% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 47% (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 28 test records from NY state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

94.6%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where South Bronx Preparatory - a College Board School 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 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

AP/IB Programs1AP course offered
20.2% participation·State avg: 2.4 AP courses·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics7sports offered
3 boys'·4 girls'·5 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
Laboratory School of Finance and Technology (the): X223Enrollment path unverified7.46–120.0 mi637Compare →
Brilla College Preparatory Charter SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified6.9K–100.1 mi750Compare →
Legacy College Preparatory Charter SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified4.26–120.1 mi808Compare →
Alfred E Smith Career and Technical Education High SchoolEnrollment path unverified7.79–120.3 mi403Compare →

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
#9 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.

South Bronx Preparatory - a College Board School is listed in NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT # 7; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About South Bronx Preparatory - a College Board School

South Bronx Preparatory - a College Board School is a public high school in Bronx, NY, part of New York City Geographic District # 7, serving approximately 614 students in grades 6th-12th with a 11:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.9 out of 10 and ranks #1,745 of 4,742 schools in NY. State assessment records show 45% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 47% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about South Bronx Preparatory - a College Board School

What grades does South Bronx Preparatory - a College Board School serve?

South Bronx Preparatory - a College Board School serves students in grades 6th through 12th.

How many students attend South Bronx Preparatory - a College Board School?

South Bronx Preparatory - a College Board School has an enrollment of approximately 614 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at South Bronx Preparatory - a College Board School?

The student-teacher ratio at South Bronx Preparatory - a College Board School is 11:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does South Bronx Preparatory - a College Board School rank in NY?

South Bronx Preparatory - a College Board School ranks #1,745 of 4,742 schools in NY.

What is South Bronx Preparatory - a College Board School's MySchoolScout rating?

South Bronx Preparatory - a College Board School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.9 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 South Bronx Preparatory - a College Board School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, South Bronx Preparatory - a College Board School has 45% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 47% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is South Bronx Preparatory - a College Board School a charter school?

No, South Bronx Preparatory - a College Board School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is South Bronx Preparatory - a College Board School a Title I school?

No, South Bronx Preparatory - a College Board School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for South Bronx Preparatory - a College Board School?

94.6% of students at South Bronx Preparatory - a College Board 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
6th – 12th
Enrollment
614
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
Teachers (FTE)
56
Type
regular
Setting
Large City
County
Bronx County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
56.0%
4-Year Graduation
95%+
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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