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Bronx Bridges High School

DBN 08X432  •  insideschools.org  •  School Finder  •  2017 School Performance Dashboard
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Our school is designed for English Language Learners, including students whose native language is Bengali, Arabic, French or Spanish. At Bronx Bridges High School, all teachers and staff work closely with students to achieve their academic goals and explore their interests and passions. Our studentsÂ’ cultural and linguistic backgrounds are an integral part of their academic work. We are committed to assisting students in maintaining the richness of their personal histories and providing them with a sense of their place in the greater community. Capstone Projects are an integral part of our curricula. Our graduates are prepared to meet the challenging demands of a college education and ready to succeed in a 21st century workplace.

Prgram Description
    Admissions Priority
    • Priority to Bronx students or residents
    • Then to New York City residents
    Offer Rate
    • 100% of offers went to this group
    Requirements
    • 100% of offers went to this group
    Methods Screened: Language
    Seats 9th Grade GE 65 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
    Grade 9 GE Applicants 314 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
    Grade 9 GE Applicants per Seat 5 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
    Grade 9 GE Filled N
    Seats 9th Grade SWD 16 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
    Grade 9 SWD Applicants 64 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
    Grade 9 SWD Applicants per Seat 4 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
    Grade 9 SWD Filled N
    Seats Specialized 0 0 0 0 0 0
    Applicants Specialized 0 0 0 0 0 0
    App per Seat Specialized 0 0 0 0 0 0
    Location 1980 Lafayette Avenue, Bronx NY 10473 (40.821218, -73.85593)
    Subway N/A
    Website www.bronxbridges.org
    Graduation Rate 57.0%
    Pct Stu Enough Variety 78.0%
    College Career Rate 45.6%
    Pct Stu Safe 83.0%
    Specialized No
    Total Students 315
    Attendance Rate 83.0%
    SAT Takers 0
    SAT Reading 0
    SAT Math 0
    SAT Writing 0
    Total Enrollment 315
    Female 41.0% (130)
    Male 58.7% (185)
    White 0.0% (0)
    Asian 8.9% (28)
    Black 5.7% (18)
    Hispanic 81.9% (258)
    Other 0.0% (0)
    Academic Opportunities

    College Now courses through Monroe College and Bronx Community College; Geriatric Career Development

    Small advisory groups led by a faculty mentor

    Supportive classroom environments with a focus on language acquisition

    Academic and career planning starting in the ninth grade

    Career and college explorations including college visits; Available tutoring

    Advanced Placement Courses

    AP Biology, AP Calculus, AP Chemistry, AP English, AP Spanish, AP US History, AP World History

    Bus

    Bx22, Bx27, Bx36, Bx39, Bx5, BxM8

    Addtl Info1

    Extended Day Program; Saturday Programs; Summer Orientation; Uniform

    Extracurricular Activities

    African Dance, Art, Basketball, Community Justice, Community Volunteer Opportunities, Digital Art, MOUSE Squad, Poetry Slam, Salsa Dancers, School Newspaper, Student Government, Tutoring, Visual Art, Web Design

    School Sports

    Baseball, Soccer

    Programs
    • Bronx Bridges High School
    Interests
    • Humanities & Interdisciplinary
    Eligibility
    • Open only to New York City residents who are English Language Learners (ELL)
    Audition Information
      Boro X
      School 10th Seats
      ELL Programs English as a New Language; Transitional Bilingual Education: Spanish
      Language Classes Spanish
      Diploma Endorsements
      Neighborhood Castle Hill-Clason Point
      Shared Space Yes
      Campus Name Adlai E. Stevenson Educational Campus
      Building Code X450
      Phone Number 718-829-2984
      Fax Number 718-829-2987
      School Email vluna3@schools.nyc.gov
      Grades 2018 12-Sep
      Final Grades 12-Sep
      Start Time 8am
      End Time 3:45pm
      Psal Sports Boys Baseball, Soccer
      Psal Sports Girls Soccer, Volleyball
      Psal Sports Coed Outdoor Track
      Girls
      Boys
      Pbat
      International
      Transfer
      Ptech
      Early College
      Geo Eligibility
      School Accessibility Description 1
      Codes Y47A
      Seats 10 No
      Primary Address Line 1 1980 Lafayette Avenue
      City Bronx
      State Code NY
      Lat 40.821
      Lng -73.856
      Zip 10,473
      # Grade 9 86
      # Grade 10 79
      # Grade 11 82
      # Grade 12 68
      ELA Takers 39
      ELA Level 1 82.1% (32)
      ELA Level 2 17.9% (7)
      ELA Level 3 0.0% (0)
      ELA Level 4 0.0% (0)
      ELA Level 3+4 0.0% (0)
      Math Takers 50
      Math Level 1 64.0% (32)
      Math Level 2 32.0% (16)
      Math Level 3 0.0% (0)
      Math Level 4 0.0% (0)
      Math Level 3+4 0.0% (0)

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