Enrollment
2,953
New York · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Bronx, NY
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 30/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 360008701922
👥 S:T ratio 16
📚 AP courses 10
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 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 30/100 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
- 30
- Resource Index · Lower
- 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
District: New York City Geographic District #10 · New York
NCES ID 360008701922 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
141.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
20.9:1
vs 11.8:1 New York avg
+77% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
44.8%
vs 56.2% New York avg
-20% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Bronx High School of Science (the) compares with New York and U.S. medians
What stands out at Bronx High School of Science (the)
Bronx High School of Science (the) is a large high school in Bronx, New York, enrolling 2,953 students.
Class loads run heavy: 20.9:1 is larger than about 98% of New York schools and 77% above the 11.8:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 44.8% of students eligible for free meals.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in New York, bigger than 99% of state schools at 2,953 students.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 4,801 scored New York schools.
Against 19 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #12.
Its student body is led by Asian (60%) and White (20%) (diversity index 58/100).
14.2% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
New York City Geographic District #10 also operates Riverdale/Kingsbridge Academy (Ms/Hs 141) (1,383 students) and Dewitt Clinton High School (1,212 students) alongside Bronx High School of Science (the).
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Bronx High School of Science (the) compares
Bronx High School of Science (the) on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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
- Enrollment
- 1,383
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 1,212
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 20/100
- Enrollment
- 1,091
- Students per teacher
- 10.6:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 953
- Students per teacher
- 13.4:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
- Enrollment
- 851
- Students per teacher
- 10.9:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
Similar high schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of New York, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~2,953 students)
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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.
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 30/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
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.
Is Bronx High School of Science (the) a good school?
Bronx High School of Science (the) earns 30/100 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. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
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.
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