Bronx Legacy High School serves 170 students in grades 9-11.
The student:teacher ratio of 8:1 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).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 9-11
- Enrollment: 170 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 8:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Bronx Legacy 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 Legacy High School's student population of 170 students has grown by 233% over five school years.
The teacher population of 21 teachers has grown by 250% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-11
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
170 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Bronx Legacy High School is 0.56, 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.
Student : Teacher Ratio
8:1
11:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
1%
10%
Hispanic
61%
29%
Black
25%
16%
White
1%
40%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
11%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
94%
53%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Bronx Legacy High School?
170 students attend Bronx Legacy High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
61% of Bronx Legacy High School students are Hispanic, 25% of students are Black, 11% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Bronx Legacy High School?
Bronx Legacy High School has a student ration of 8:1, which is lower than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Bronx Legacy High School offer ?
Bronx Legacy High School offers enrollment in grades 9-11 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Bronx Legacy High School part of?
Bronx Legacy High School is part of New York City Geographic District # 7 School District.
In what neighborhood is Bronx Legacy High School located?
Bronx Legacy High School is located in the Concourse Village neighborhood of Bronx, NY. There are 22 other public schools located in Concourse Village.
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