- Enrollment
- 1,650
- Students per teacher
- 11.5:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Bronx, NY
Bronx Health Sciences High School
Federal NCES profile for Bronx Health Sciences High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 29/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 360008805680
👥 S:T ratio 58
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Bronx Health Sciences High School earns 29/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New York median.
- #62 of 115
- high schools in Bronx · Resource Index
- 29
- Resource Index · Lower
- 10.5:1
- students per teacher
- 80.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Bronx Health Sciences High School has class sizes near the New York median. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Bronx Health Sciences High School ranks #62 of 115 high schools in Bronx, NY.
School address
District: New York City Geographic District #11 · New York
NCES ID 360008805680 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-12 students YoY
Bronx Health Sciences High School held near 356 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-12 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 32.0 → 28.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-12 students YoY 360008805680 · Bronx, NY High · SMALL · TRAD
337 enr · 10.5:1 · 80.2% lunch · RII 29
Nearest enrollment peer: Harry S Truman High School (1,650 students)
Bronx Health Sciences High School held near 356 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-12 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 32.0 → 28.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
Bronx Health Sciences High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Harry S Truman
Harry S Truman High School
1,650 students
- Ps 83 Donald H
Ps 83 Donald Hertz
1,451 students
- Ps 89
Ps 89
1,169 students
- Ps/Ms 194
Ps/Ms 194
1,169 students
- Ps 96 Richard
Ps 96 Richard Rodgers
880 students
- This school 337
Bronx Health Sciences High School
337 students
What this shows Bronx Health Sciences High School reports 337 students on the CCD universe file.
How Bronx Health Sciences High School compares
Bronx Health Sciences High School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs New York and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs New York | New York avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 10.5:1 | ▼ 11% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 80.2% | ▲ 43% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 337 | top 68% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.5:1
Leaner classes than 86% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
337
Bigger than 38% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
80.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 43% above the New York average of 56.2%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
10.5:1
students per teacher
- 11% below state mean
Top 37% in New York - lower ratio than 63% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
63.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Student demographics
African American 56.4%
Hispanic or Latino 32.9%
Asian 4.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 2.4%
Two or More 2.1%
White 1.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: African American at 56.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 57.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 57.0, Bronx Health Sciences High School is more mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
How Bronx Health Sciences High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harry S Truman High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Ps 83 Donald Hertz | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ps 89 | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ps/Ms 194 | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ps 96 Richard Rodgers | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Bronx Health Sciences High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,451
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 1,169
- Students per teacher
- 12.6:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- Enrollment
- 1,169
- Students per teacher
- 12.2:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 880
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
Nationwide high schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~337 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~10.5:1)
Frequently asked questions about Bronx Health Sciences High School
How many students attend Bronx Health Sciences High School?
Bronx Health Sciences High School has 337 students enrolled. It is a high school in Bronx, NY. CCD year-over-year: 368 (2022-23) → 356 (2023-24), nearly flat (-12).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Bronx Health Sciences High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Bronx Health Sciences High School is 10.5:1, which is 11% lower than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 33% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Bronx Health Sciences High School?
80.2% of students at Bronx Health Sciences High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Bronx Health Sciences High School?
The largest demographic group at Bronx Health Sciences High School is African American at 56.4% of enrollment, in Bronx, NY. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 57.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Bronx Health Sciences High School?
Bronx Health Sciences High School has a Resource Investment Index of 29/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 2 factors: student-teacher ratio, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology). Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.
How does Bronx Health Sciences High School rank among high schools in Bronx?
By Resource Investment Index, Bronx Health Sciences High School ranks #62 of 115 high schools in Bronx, NY. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all high schools in Bronx on the city page.
What other schools are in New York City Geographic District #11?
Besides Bronx Health Sciences High School, New York City Geographic District #11 also operates Harry S Truman High School (1,650 students), Ps 83 Donald Hertz (1,451 students), and Ps 89 (1,169 students). See the New York City Geographic District #11 district page for the complete list.