Bronx Academy High School (Closed 2014)

1440 Story Ave
Bronx, NY 10460
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Bronx Academy High School serves 77 students in grades 10-12. 
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 80-89% (which was higher than the New York state average of 69%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 70-79% (which was higher than the New York state average of 60%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 was higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment was 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was higher than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic and Black).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades 10-12
Total Students
77 students
This chart displays total students of Bronx Academy High School by year, with the latest 2012-13 school year data.
Total Classroom Teachers
5 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

This School
State Level (NY)
(11-12)
80-89%
69%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Bronx Academy High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in New York by year, with the latest 2011-12 school year data.
(11-12)
70-79%
60%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Bronx Academy High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of New York by year, with the latest 2011-12 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
11:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Bronx Academy High School and the public school average student teacher ratio of New York by year, with the latest 2012-13 school year data.
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
10%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Bronx Academy High School and the percentage of Asian public school students in New York by year, with the latest 2010-11 school year data.
Hispanic
66%
29%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Bronx Academy High School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in New York by year, with the latest 2012-13 school year data.
Black
31%
16%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Bronx Academy High School and the percentage of Black public school students in New York by year, with the latest 2012-13 school year data.
White
3%
40%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Bronx Academy High School and the percentage of White public school students in New York by year, with the latest 2012-13 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Bronx Academy High School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in New York.
0.47
This chart displays the diversity score of Bronx Academy High School and the public school average diversity score of New York by year, with the latest 2012-13 school year data.
(12-13)
25-29%
78%
This chart displays graduation rate of Bronx Academy High School and public school graduation rate of New York by year, with the latest 2012-13 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
90%
53%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Bronx Academy High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in New York by year, with the latest 2012-13 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
3%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Bronx Academy High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in New York by year, with the latest 2012-13 school year data.
School District Name
New York City Geographic District # 2 School District
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
80-89% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 69% NY state average), while 70-79% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 60% NY state average).
What is the graduation rate of Bronx Academy High School?
The graduation rate of Bronx Academy High School is 25-29%, which is lower than the New York state average of 78%.
How many students attend Bronx Academy High School?
77 students attend Bronx Academy High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
66% of Bronx Academy High School students are Hispanic, 31% of students are Black, and 3% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Bronx Academy High School?
Bronx Academy High School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Bronx Academy High School offer ?
Bronx Academy High School offers enrollment in grades 10-12
What school district is Bronx Academy High School part of?
Bronx Academy High School is part of New York City Geographic District # 2 School District.

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