- Enrollment
- 807
- Students per teacher
- 10.6:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Bronx, NY
Bronx High School for Medical Science
Federal NCES profile for Bronx High School for Medical Science, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 31/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 360008605177
👥 S:T ratio 63
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Bronx High School for Medical Science earns 31/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 79% of New York schools.
- #46 of 184
- schools in Bronx · Resource Index
- 31
- Resource Index · Lower
- 9.3:1
- small classes for New York
- 89.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Bronx High School for Medical Science has class sizes smaller than 79% of New York schools. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Bronx High School for Medical Science ranks #46 of 184 schools in Bronx, NY.
School address
District: New York City Geographic District # 9 · New York
NCES ID 360008605177 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-51 students YoY
Bronx High School for Medical Science shrank from 453 students in 2022-23 to 402 in 2023-24 (-11.3%).
Teacher FTE lost 42.5 → 40.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-51 students YoY 360008605177 · Bronx, NY Other · SMALL · TRAD
390 enr · 9.3:1 · 89.8% lunch · RII 31
Nearest enrollment peer: Ps/is 218 Rafael Hernandez Dual Language Magnet School (807 students)
Bronx High School for Medical Science shrank from 453 students in 2022-23 to 402 in 2023-24 (-11.3%). Teacher FTE lost 42.5 → 40.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
Bronx High School for Medical Science in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Ps/is 218 Rafa
Ps/is 218 Rafael Hernandez Dual Language Magnet School
807 students
- Ps 70 Max Scho
Ps 70 Max Schoenfeld
729 students
- Bronx School f
Bronx School for Law Government and Justice
683 students
- Comprehensive
Comprehensive Model School Project Ms 327
670 students
- Ps 53 Basheer
Ps 53 Basheer Quisim
600 students
- This school
Bronx High School for Medical Science
390 students
What this shows Bronx High School for Medical Science reports 390 students on the CCD universe file.
How Bronx High School for Medical Science compares
Bronx High School for Medical Science is a shrinking campus on CCD: 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 | 9.3:1 | ▼ 21% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 89.8% | ▲ 60% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 390 | top 57% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
9.3:1
Leaner classes than 92% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
390
Bigger than 46% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
89.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 60% above the New York average of 56.2%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
9.3:1
students per teacher
- 21% below state mean
Top 21% in New York - lower ratio than 79% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
66.2%
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
Hispanic or Latino 73.8%
African American 19.5%
Asian 3.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.3%
White 1.0%
Two or More 0.8%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 73.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 41.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 41.6, Bronx High School for Medical Science is less mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
How Bronx High School for Medical Science Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ps/is 218 Rafael Hernandez Dual Language Magnet School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Ps 70 Max Schoenfeld | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Bronx School for Law Government and Justice | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Comprehensive Model School Project Ms 327 | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ps 53 Basheer Quisim | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Bronx High School for Medical Science's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 729
- Students per teacher
- 11.2:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 683
- Students per teacher
- 11.2:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
- Enrollment
- 670
- Students per teacher
- 11.4:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 600
- Students per teacher
- 12:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
Nationwide other 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 (~390 students)
Frequently asked questions about Bronx High School for Medical Science
How many students attend Bronx High School for Medical Science?
Bronx High School for Medical Science has 390 students enrolled. It is a public school in Bronx, NY. CCD year-over-year: 453 (2022-23) → 402 (2023-24), down 51.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Bronx High School for Medical Science?
The student-teacher ratio at Bronx High School for Medical Science is 9.3:1, which is 21% lower than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 41% 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 High School for Medical Science?
89.8% of students at Bronx High School for Medical Science are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Bronx High School for Medical Science?
The largest demographic group at Bronx High School for Medical Science is Hispanic or Latino at 73.8% of enrollment, in Bronx, NY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Bronx High School for Medical Science?
Bronx High School for Medical Science has a Resource Investment Index of 31/100 (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 High School for Medical Science rank among schools in Bronx?
By Resource Investment Index, Bronx High School for Medical Science ranks #46 of 184 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 schools in Bronx on the city page.
What other schools are in New York City Geographic District # 9?
Besides Bronx High School for Medical Science, New York City Geographic District # 9 also operates Ps/is 218 Rafael Hernandez Dual Language Magnet School (807 students), Ps 70 Max Schoenfeld (729 students), and Bronx School for Law Government and Justice (683 students). See the New York City Geographic District # 9 district page for the complete list.