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New York City Geographic District #12 School District

1970 W Farms Rd
Bronx, NY 10460
: 
1/
10
Bottom 50%
Tel: (718) 328-2310

Top Rankings

New York City Geographic District #12 School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in New York for:

Category
Attribute
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 46 public schools serving 16,266 students in New York City Geographic District #12 School District. This district's average testing ranking is 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in New York.
Public Schools in New York City Geographic District #12 School District have an average math proficiency score of 20% (versus the New York public school average of 47%), and reading proficiency score of 30% (versus the 49% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New York public school average of 60% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (NY)
# Schools
46 Schools
4,816 Schools
# Students
16,266 Students
2,505,023 Students
# Teachers
1,445 Teachers
215,495 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1

District Rank

New York City Geographic District #12 School District, which is ranked #963 of all 1,017 school districts in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 72% has increased from 56% over five school years.
Definition of Terms
This School District
State Average (NY)
#971 out of 1020 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall district rank of New York City Geographic District #12 School District, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
21%
46%
This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of New York City Geographic District #12 School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of New York by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
29%
49%
This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of New York City Geographic District #12 School District 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.
54%
78%
This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of New York City Geographic District #12 School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of New York by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
72%
87%
This chart displays public school graduation rate of New York City Geographic District #12 School District and public school graduation rate of New York by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.

Students by Ethnicity:

0.45
0.72
# American Indian Students
167 Students
18,347 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
1%
# Asian Students
416 Students
248,845 Students
% Asian Students
3%
10%
# Hispanic Students
11,532 Students
731,469 Students
% Hispanic Students
71%
29%
# Black Students
3,690 Students
394,848 Students
% Black Students
23%
16%
# White Students
214 Students
1,014,287 Students
% White Students
1%
40%
# Hawaiian Students
38 Students
5,740 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
208 Students
91,130 Students
% of Two or more races Students
1%
4%

Students by Grade:

# Students in PK Grade:
743
60,988
# Students in K Grade:
1,108
171,518
# Students in 1st Grade:
1,260
178,905
# Students in 2nd Grade:
1,187
175,989
# Students in 3rd Grade:
1,317
178,881
# Students in 4th Grade:
1,302
179,134
# Students in 5th Grade:
1,370
182,604
# Students in 6th Grade:
1,040
183,404
# Students in 7th Grade:
1,179
186,412
# Students in 8th Grade:
1,348
190,934
# Students in 9th Grade:
1,137
205,061
# Students in 10th Grade:
1,163
202,111
# Students in 11th Grade:
1,109
187,737
# Students in 12th Grade:
979
185,289
# Ungraded Students:
24
36,056

Best New York City Geographic District #12 School District Public Schools (2024-25)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
High School Of World Cultures
Magnet School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 60-79%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1300 Boynton Ave
Bronx, NY 10472
(718) 860-8120
Grades: 9-12
| 340 students
Rank: #22.
Cinema School
Magnet School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1551 E 172nd St
Bronx, NY 10472
(718) 620-2560
Grades: 9-12
| 359 students
Rank: #33.
Pan American International High School At Monroe
Magnet School
(Math: 90-94% | Reading: 40-49% )
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1300 Boynton Ave
Bronx, NY 10472
(718) 991-7238
Grades: 9-12
| 296 students
Rank: #44.
Fannie Lou Hamer Freedom High School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1021 Jennings St
Bronx, NY 10460
(718) 861-0521
Grades: 9-12
| 448 students
Rank: #55.
Wings Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1122 E 180th St
Bronx, NY 10460
(718) 597-1751
Grades: 9-12
| 257 students
Rank: #66.
Metropolitan Soundview High School
Magnet School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1300 Boynton Ave
Bronx, NY 10472
(718) 860-8240
Grades: 9-12
| 389 students
Rank: #77.
Bronx Career And College Preparatory High School
Magnet School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
800 Home St
Bronx, NY 10456
(718) 542-4011
Grades: 9-12
| 202 students
Rank: #88.
Bronx Latin School
Magnet School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
800 Home St
Bronx, NY 10456
(718) 991-6349
Grades: 6-12
| 493 students
Rank: #99.
Bronx Envision Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1619 Boston Rd
Bronx, NY 10460
(718) 589-1590
Grades: 9-12
| 304 students
Rank: #1010.
Arturo A Schomburg Satellite Academy Bronx
Magnet School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1010 Rev J A Polite Ave
Bronx, NY 10459
(718) 518-3050
Grades: 9-12
| 170 students
Rank: #1111.
Metropolitan High School
Magnet School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1180 Rev J A Polite Ave
Bronx, NY 10459
(718) 991-4634
Grades: 9-12
| 154 students
Rank: #1212.
Explorations Academy High School
Magnet School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1619 Boston Rd
Bronx, NY 10460
(718) 893-6173
Grades: 9-12
| 275 students
Rank: #1313.
P.S. 67 Mohegan School
Magnet School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
2024 Mohegan Ave
Bronx, NY 10460
(718) 823-4101
Grades: PK-5
| 296 students
Rank: #1414.
Knowledge And Power Preparatory Academy Iii
Magnet School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
2055 Mapes Ave
Bronx, NY 10460
(718) 561-3580
Grades: 6-8
| 284 students
Rank: #1515.
East Bronx Academy For The Future
Magnet School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1716 Southern Blvd
Bronx, NY 10460
(718) 861-8641
Grades: 6-12
| 612 students
Rank: #1616.
Middle School 129 Academy For Independent Learning And Leadership
Magnet School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
2055 Mapes Ave
Bronx, NY 10460
(718) 933-5976
Grades: 6-8
| 298 students
Rank: #1717.
Bronx Regional High School
Magnet School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1010 Rev J A Polite Ave
Bronx, NY 10459
(718) 991-2020
Grades: 10-12
| 117 students
Rank: #1818.
Mott Hall V
Magnet School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1551 E 172nd St
Bronx, NY 10472
(718) 620-8160
Grades: 6-12
| 667 students
Rank: #1919.
Urban Scholars Community School
Magnet School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1180 Tinton Ave
Bronx, NY 10456
(718) 842-8133
Grades: PK-5
| 325 students
Rank: #2020.
Emolior Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1970 W Farms Rd
Bronx, NY 10460
(718) 842-2670
Grades: 6-8
| 373 students
Rank: #2121.
Esmt-is 190
Magnet School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1550 Crotona Park E
Bronx, NY 10460
(718) 620-9423
Grades: 6-8
| 225 students
Rank: #2222.
P.S. 196
Magnet School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1250 Ward Ave
Bronx, NY 10472
(718) 328-7187
Grades: PK-5
| 683 students
Rank: #2323.
P.S. 150 Charles James Fox
Magnet School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
920 E 167th St
Bronx, NY 10459
(718) 328-7729
Grades: PK-5
| 513 students
Rank: #2424.
P.S. 44 David C Farragut
Magnet School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1825 Prospect Ave
Bronx, NY 10457
(718) 583-2360
Grades: PK-5
| 226 students
Rank: #2525.
Frederick Douglass Academy V Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
2111 Crotona Ave
Bronx, NY 10457
(718) 561-1617
Grades: 6-8
| 239 students
Rank: #2626.
P.S. 66 School Of Higher Expectations
Magnet School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1001 Jennings St
Bronx, NY 10460
(718) 319-2820
Grades: PK-5
| 478 students
Rank: #27 - 2827. - 28.
P.S. 61 Francisco Oller
Magnet School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1550 Crotona Park E
Bronx, NY 10460
(718) 542-7230
Grades: PK-5
| 226 students
Rank: #27 - 2827. - 28.
Samara Community School
Magnet School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1570 Boone Ave
Bronx, NY 10460
(718) 860-5332
Grades: PK-5
| 294 students
Rank: #2929.
Accion Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 8% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
977 Fox St
Bronx, NY 10459
(718) 378-1649
Grades: 6-8
| 230 students
Rank: #3030.
P.S. 211
Magnet School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1919 Prospect Ave
Bronx, NY 10457
(718) 901-0436
Grades: PK-5
| 203 students
Rank: #3131.
P.S. 47 John Randolph
Magnet School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1794 E 172nd St
Bronx, NY 10472
(718) 824-0950
Grades: K-5
| 796 students
Rank: #3232.
P.S. 214
Magnet School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1970 W Farms Rd
Bronx, NY 10460
(718) 589-6728
Grades: PK-8
| 836 students
Rank: #3333.
Fairmont Neighborhood School
Magnet School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1550 Vyse Ave
Bronx, NY 10460
(718) 860-5210
Grades: PK-5
| 226 students
Rank: #3434.
Bronx Little School
Magnet School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1827 Archer St
Bronx, NY 10460
(718) 792-2650
Grades: PK-5
| 310 students
Rank: #35 - 3635. - 36.
Archer Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1827 Archer St
Bronx, NY 10460
(718) 828-3791
Grades: PK-5
| 326 students
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Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to New York City Geographic District #12 School District?
New York City Geographic District #12 School District manages 46 public schools serving 16,266 students.
What is the rank of New York City Geographic District #12 School District?
New York City Geographic District #12 School District is ranked #963 out of 1,017 school districts in New York (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of New York school districts for: Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in New York City Geographic District #12 School District?
71% of New York City Geographic District #12 School District students are Hispanic, 23% of students are Black, 3% of students are Asian, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are White, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of New York City Geographic District #12 School District?
New York City Geographic District #12 School District has a student/teacher ratio of 11:1, which is equal to the New York state average of 11:1.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • District size: 46 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 16,266 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 99%
  • : 72% (Btm 50% in NY)
  • : Bottom 50%
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  • : 54% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education

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