Serving 202 students in grades 9-12, Bronx Career And College Preparatory High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30-39% (which is lower than the New York state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-59% (which is higher than the New York state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 202 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Graduation Rate: 80-84% (Btm 50% in NY)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 30-39% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 50-59% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 60-69% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Bronx Career And College Preparatory High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Bronx Career And College Preparatory High School's student population of 202 students has declined by 24% over five school years.
The teacher population of 23 teachers has grown by 15% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
202 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Bronx Career And College Preparatory High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 4,377 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Bronx Career And College Preparatory High School is 0.55, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2244 out of 4377 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-59%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-69%
78%
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
11:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
2%
10%
Hispanic
59%
29%
Black
33%
16%
White
1%
40%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
3%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
80-84%
87%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
92%
53%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Bronx Career And College Preparatory High School's ranking?
Bronx Career And College Preparatory High School is ranked #2244 out of 4,377 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New York.
What schools are Bronx Career And College Preparatory High School often compared to?
Bronx Career And College Preparatory High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Dr Richard Izquierdo Health And Science Charter School, Bronx Latin School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% NY state average), while 50-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
What is the graduation rate of Bronx Career And College Preparatory High School?
The graduation rate of Bronx Career And College Preparatory High School is 80-84%, which is lower than the New York state average of 87%.
How many students attend Bronx Career And College Preparatory High School?
202 students attend Bronx Career And College Preparatory High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
59% of Bronx Career And College Preparatory High School students are Hispanic, 33% of students are Black, 3% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are White, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Bronx Career And College Preparatory High School?
Bronx Career And College Preparatory High School has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Bronx Career And College Preparatory High School offer ?
Bronx Career And College Preparatory High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Bronx Career And College Preparatory High School part of?
Bronx Career And College Preparatory High School is part of New York City Geographic District #12 School District.
In what neighborhood is Bronx Career And College Preparatory High School located?
Bronx Career And College Preparatory High School is located in the Morrisania neighborhood of Bronx, NY. There are 40 other public schools located in Morrisania.
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