Celia Cruz Bronx High School Of Music

2780 Reservoir Ave
Bronx, NY 10468
(School attendance zone shown in map)
10/
10
Top 5%
Serving 415 students in grades 9-12, Celia Cruz Bronx High School Of Music ranks in the top 5% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 90-94% (which is higher than the New York state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≥90% (which is higher 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 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: 415 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 98%
  • : ≥95% (Top 10% in NY)
  • : Top 5%
  • : 90-94% (Top 10%)
  • : ≥90% (Top 5%)
  • : ≥95% (Top 5%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Celia Cruz Bronx High School Of Music ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:

School Overview

Celia Cruz Bronx High School Of Music's student population of 415 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 36 teachers has grown by 20% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
415 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
36 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

Celia Cruz Bronx High School Of Music ranks within the top 5% of all 4,377 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Celia Cruz Bronx High School Of Music is 0.48, 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)
#144 out of 4377 schools
(Top 5%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Celia Cruz Bronx High School Of Music, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
90-94%
46%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Celia Cruz Bronx High School Of Music 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.
≥90%
49%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Celia Cruz Bronx High School Of Music 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.
≥95%
78%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Celia Cruz Bronx High School Of Music 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
1%
1%
This chart displays the percentage of American Indian students in Celia Cruz Bronx High School Of Music and percentage of American Indian public school students in New York by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Asian
1%
10%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Celia Cruz Bronx High School Of Music and the percentage of Asian public school students in New York by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hispanic
67%
29%
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Black
28%
16%
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White
2%
40%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Celia Cruz Bronx High School Of Music and the percentage of White public school students in New York by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
4%
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All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Celia Cruz Bronx High School Of Music.
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0.48
This chart displays the diversity score of Celia Cruz Bronx High School Of Music and the public school average diversity score of New York by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
≥95%
87%
This chart displays graduation rate of Celia Cruz Bronx High School Of Music 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
78%
53%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Celia Cruz Bronx High School Of Music 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
5%
3%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Celia Cruz Bronx High School Of Music 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 Celia Cruz Bronx High School Of Music's ranking?
Celia Cruz Bronx High School Of Music is ranked #144 out of 4,377 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in New York.
What schools are Celia Cruz Bronx High School Of Music often compared to?
Celia Cruz Bronx High School Of Musicis often viewed alongside schools like Marble Hill High School Of International Studies by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
90-94% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% NY state average), while ≥90% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
What is the graduation rate of Celia Cruz Bronx High School Of Music?
The graduation rate of Celia Cruz Bronx High School Of Music is 95%, which is higher than the New York state average of 87%.
How many students attend Celia Cruz Bronx High School Of Music?
415 students attend Celia Cruz Bronx High School Of Music.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
67% of Celia Cruz Bronx High School Of Music students are Hispanic, 28% of students are Black, 2% of students are White, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Celia Cruz Bronx High School Of Music?
Celia Cruz Bronx High School Of Music has a student ration of 12:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Celia Cruz Bronx High School Of Music offer ?
Celia Cruz Bronx High School Of Music offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Celia Cruz Bronx High School Of Music part of?
Celia Cruz Bronx High School Of Music is part of New York City Geographic District #10 School District.
In what neighborhood is Celia Cruz Bronx High School Of Music located?
Celia Cruz Bronx High School Of Music is located in the West Bronx neighborhood of Bronx, NY. There are 61 other public schools located in West Bronx.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 415 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 98%
  • : ≥95% (Top 10%)
  • : Top 5%
  • : 90-94% (Top 10%)
  • : ≥90% (Top 5%)
  • : ≥95% (Top 5%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education

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