Bronx High School of Science
- Public
- BRONX, NY
Public School
New York City Geographic District No. 10
Bronx High School of Science
- grade A+Overall Grade
- Public
- 9-12
- BRONX, NY
- Rating 3.89 out of 5 1,081 reviews
Report Card
- Academicsgrade A+
- Diversitygrade A
- Teachersgrade A+
- College Prepgrade A+
- Clubs & Activitiesgrade A
- Administrationgrade A
- Sportsgrade B+
- Foodgrade B
- Resources & Facilitiesgrade C+
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Bronx High School of Science Rankings
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Academics
Percent Proficient - Reading
97%
Percent Proficient - Math
99%
Average Graduation Rate
99%
Average SAT
1460
1,883 responses
Average ACT
33
442 responses
AP Enrollment
69%
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- Cost of Livinggrade C
- Good for Familiesgrade B+
- Housinggrade D
Median Household Income
$63,558
National
$75,149Median Rent
$1,520
National
$1,268Median Home Value
$325,401
National
$281,900Culture & Safety
Poll
86%
of students agree that they feel safe at their school. 142 responsesPoll
72%
of students agree that they like their school and feel happy there. 142 responsesStudents
Diversity
grade A
Based on racial and economic diversity and survey responses on school culture and diversity from students and parents.
Students
2,951
Free or Reduced Lunch
52%
89%
of students and parents agree that students at this school are competitive. 147 responses63%
of students and parents agree that students at this school are creative and artsy. 147 responses54%
of students and parents agree that students at this school are athletic. 147 responsesTeachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
21:1
National
17:1Average Teacher Salary
$76,706
Teachers in First/Second Year
12.9%
69%
of students and parents agree that the teachers give engaging lessons. 185 responses75%
of students and parents agree that the teachers genuinely care about the students. 185 responses83%
of students and parents agree that the teachers adequately lead and control the classroom. 185 responsesClubs & Activities
Clubs & Activities
grade A
Based on student and parent reviews of clubs and activities.
Girls Athletic Participation
Average
Boys Athletic Participation
Low
Expenses Per Student
No data available
National
$12,23994%
of students and parents agree that there are plenty of clubs and organizations for students to get involved in. 192 responses54%
of students and parents agree that clubs and organizations get the funding they need. 192 responses88%
of students and parents agree that lots of students participate in clubs and organizations. 192 responsesSimilar Schools
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Bronx High School of Science Reviews
Rating 3.89 out of 5 1,081 reviews
Definitely stressful and the school culture can be very competitive. However, I definitely feel like I was prepared for college by this school. The academics are rigorous and there are many opportunities to earn college credit. Teachers are a mixed bag but most of them are good and well-educated and a lot of the faculty here had a very large and positive influence on me. There are a lot of opportunities to get involved here and the sports are surprisingly not terrible. Alumni network is also pretty good. The school is obviously not located in the best area but I still felt safe during my time here. Overall, I had a good experience at this school.
Do you like competition? More accurately, are you a fan of sadistic teachers, an unforgiving environment, and inexplicably impossible homework? If you fancy these aspects in your dream school, then Bronx Science is a haven made just for you.
While I have been prepared exceedingly well for college academically, the strict, regimented nature of the school itself makes socialization a chore, and despite being accepted (and committing) to my college of choice, I do not feel emotionally ready to attend.
There are some great classmates and teachers at the school, but it takes a lot of effort to find them and to identify them from the multitudes who see fellow students as inferior competition or a means to an end.
Finally, if you are an athlete looking to play a sport at the varsity level in college this is not the school for you. In my four years as a varsity athlete here, we have had a new coach each year and a lack of practice and organization can often doom athletics at this school.
While I have been prepared exceedingly well for college academically, the strict, regimented nature of the school itself makes socialization a chore, and despite being accepted (and committing) to my college of choice, I do not feel emotionally ready to attend.
There are some great classmates and teachers at the school, but it takes a lot of effort to find them and to identify them from the multitudes who see fellow students as inferior competition or a means to an end.
Finally, if you are an athlete looking to play a sport at the varsity level in college this is not the school for you. In my four years as a varsity athlete here, we have had a new coach each year and a lack of practice and organization can often doom athletics at this school.
Bronx Science is a lovely school with a challenging curriculum. It has brought out the best in my child as the students are encouraged to be well-rounded with the offering of many clubs and activities. The most challenging part is the sense of competition between the students, however, there are many of the students who support each other and it is not as much of a "pressure cooker" as other schools. I am glad we chose the school and I would send my other child there without hesitation. One other positive about the school is that my child has met many students from different boroughs of the city and different backgrounds. It has been nice for her to learn about other cultures and develop further appreciation for them.