Bronx Health Sciences High School

750 Baychester Ave
Bronx, NY 10475
(School attendance zone shown in map)
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 368 students in grades 9-12, Bronx Health Sciences High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 70-79% (which is higher than the New York state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 11-19% (which is lower than the New York state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Black), 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: 368 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 98%
  • : ≥90% (Top 50% in NY)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 70-79% (Top 20%)
  • : 11-19% (Btm 50%)
  • : ≥90% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Bronx Health Sciences High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:

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Attribute

School Overview

Bronx Health Sciences High School's student population of 368 students has grown by 23% over five school years.
The teacher population of 32 teachers has grown by 60% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
368 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
32 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

Bronx Health Sciences 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 Health Sciences High School is 0.63, 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.
This School
State Level (NY)
#2549 out of 4377 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Bronx Health Sciences High School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
70-79%
46%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Bronx Health Sciences 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 2021-22 school year data.
11-19%
49%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Bronx Health Sciences 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 2021-22 school year data.
≥90%
78%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Bronx Health Sciences High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in New York by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
11:1
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American Indian
3%
1%
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Asian
6%
10%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Bronx Health Sciences High School and the percentage of Asian public school students in New York by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hispanic
38%
29%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Bronx Health Sciences High School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in New York by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
48%
16%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Bronx Health Sciences High School and the percentage of Black public school students in New York by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
2%
40%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Bronx Health Sciences High School and the percentage of White public school students in New York by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
2%
4%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Bronx Health Sciences High School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in New York by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Bronx Health Sciences High School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in New York.
0.63
This chart displays the diversity score of Bronx Health Sciences High School and the public school average diversity score of New York by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
≥90%
87%
This chart displays graduation rate of Bronx Health Sciences High School and public school graduation rate of New York by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
80%
53%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Bronx Health Sciences High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in New York by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
3%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Bronx Health Sciences High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in New York by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Bronx Health Sciences High School's ranking?
Bronx Health Sciences High School is ranked #2549 out of 4,377 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New York.
What schools are Bronx Health Sciences High School often compared to?
Bronx Health Sciences High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Harry S Truman High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
70-79% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% NY state average), while 11-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
What is the graduation rate of Bronx Health Sciences High School?
The graduation rate of Bronx Health Sciences High School is 90%, which is higher than the New York state average of 87%.
How many students attend Bronx Health Sciences High School?
368 students attend Bronx Health Sciences High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
48% of Bronx Health Sciences High School students are Black, 38% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Asian, 3% of students are American Indian, 2% of students are White, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Bronx Health Sciences High School?
Bronx Health Sciences High School has a student ration of 12:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Bronx Health Sciences High School offer ?
Bronx Health Sciences High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Bronx Health Sciences High School part of?
Bronx Health Sciences High School is part of New York City Geographic District #11 School District.
In what neighborhood is Bronx Health Sciences High School located?
Bronx Health Sciences High School is located in the East Bronx neighborhood of Bronx, NY. There are 77 other public schools located in East Bronx.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 368 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 98%
  • : ≥90% (Top 50%)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 70-79% (Top 20%)
  • : 11-19% (Btm 50%)
  • : ≥90% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education

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