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Bronx High School of Science (the)

Federal NCES profile for Bronx High School of Science (the), including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 40/100.

2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 360008701922
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👥 S:T ratio
16
📋 Attendance
65
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →

The verdict

Bronx High School of Science (the) earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 98% of New York schools. It is also one of the largest schools in New York.

#23 of 115
high schools in Bronx · Resource Index
40
Resource Index · Typical
20.9:1
large classes for New York
44.8%
free-lunch eligible

Bronx High School of Science (the) has class sizes larger than 98% of New York schools. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.

By Resource Investment Index, Bronx High School of Science (the) ranks #23 of 115 high schools in Bronx, NY.

School address

Bronx, NY 10468
District: New York City Geographic District #10 · New York

NCES ID 360008701922 Verify on NCES CCD record →

CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24

+28 students YoY

Bronx High School of Science (the) held near 2,979 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+28 headcount).

Teacher FTE added 141.4 → 146.9 across the same CCD years.

Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).

Steady CCD campus

+28 students YoY 360008701922 · Bronx, NY High · LARGE · TRAD

2,953 enr · 20.9:1 · 44.8% lunch · RII 40

Nearest enrollment peer: Riverdale/Kingsbridge Academy (Ms/Hs 141) (1,383 students)

Bronx High School of Science (the) held near 2,979 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+28 headcount). Teacher FTE added 141.4 → 146.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →

Bronx High School of Science (the) in the enrollment neighbourhood

Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers

students

What this shows Bronx High School of Science (the) reports 2,953 students on the CCD universe file.

Source U.S. Department of Education, NCES Common Core of Data (Public School Universe) As of 2024-25

How Bronx High School of Science (the) compares

Bronx High School of Science (the) 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 20.9:1 ▲ 77% 11.8:1 15.7:1
Free-lunch eligible 44.8% ▼ 20% 56.2% 51.7%
Enrollment 2,953 top 1% - -

Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25

20.9:1
Leaner classes than 13% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
2,953
Bigger than 99% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.

Equity indicators methodology

Economic need
44.8%
free-lunch eligible - 20% below 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
20.9:1
students per teacher - 77% above state mean
Top 98% in New York - lower ratio than 2% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
14.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.

Student demographics

Asian 60.3%
White 19.7%
Hispanic or Latino 10.1%
African American 5.5%
Two or More 3.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%

Largest group: Asian at 60.3% of enrollment.

Student-body diversity index 58.3/100

Simpson diversity index - at 58.3, Bronx High School of Science (the) is more mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.

How Bronx High School of Science (the) Compares to District-Mates

School Enrollment Economic Profile Student-Teacher Ratio
Riverdale/Kingsbridge Academy (Ms/Hs 141) Smaller Similar economic need Lower S:T ratio
Dewitt Clinton High School Smaller Higher economic need Lower S:T ratio
Ps 86 Kingsbridge Heights Smaller Higher economic need Lower S:T ratio
In-Tech Academy (Ms/Hs 368) Smaller Higher economic need Lower S:T ratio
Ps 95 Sheila Mencher Smaller Higher economic need Lower S:T ratio

Comparisons are relative to Bronx High School of Science (the)'s own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.

Other Schools in This District

New York City Geographic District #10 · 5 sibling schools

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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 (~2,953 students)

Similar student-teacher ratio (~20.9:1)

Frequently asked questions about Bronx High School of Science (the)

How many students attend Bronx High School of Science (the)?

Bronx High School of Science (the) has 2,953 students enrolled. It is a high school in Bronx, NY. CCD year-over-year: 2,951 (2022-23) → 2,979 (2023-24), nearly flat (+28).

What is the student-teacher ratio at Bronx High School of Science (the)?

The student-teacher ratio at Bronx High School of Science (the) is 20.9:1, which is 77% higher than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 33% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.

What percentage of students receive free lunch at Bronx High School of Science (the)?

44.8% of students at Bronx High School of Science (the) 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 of Science (the)?

The largest demographic group at Bronx High School of Science (the) is Asian at 60.3% of enrollment, in Bronx, NY. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 58.3/100.

What is the Resource Investment Index for Bronx High School of Science (the)?

Bronx High School of Science (the) has a Resource Investment Index of 40/100 (typical 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 of Science (the) rank among high schools in Bronx?

By Resource Investment Index, Bronx High School of Science (the) ranks #23 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 #10?

Besides Bronx High School of Science (the), New York City Geographic District #10 also operates Riverdale/Kingsbridge Academy (Ms/Hs 141) (1,383 students), Dewitt Clinton High School (1,212 students), and Ps 86 Kingsbridge Heights (1,091 students). See the New York City Geographic District #10 district page for the complete list.

Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.

Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) CCD + Public School Universe (2024-25), CRDC (2021-22), F-33 District Finance Survey (FY 2022-23) · 2024-25 Data as of the 2024-25 school year. Coverage from U.S. Department of Education NCES Common Core of Data. Varies by entity type; administrative districts and certain charter networks may report only a subset of fields.

All federal data sources used on this page

Full source list and how we compute each figure: methodology page.

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