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Bronx High School of Science

DBN 10X445  •  insideschools.org  •  School Finder  •  2017 School Performance Dashboard
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The Bronx High School of Science educates an academically gifted community of learners through a rigorous STEM curriculum. All academic disciplines are taught through the lens of inquiry to emphasize critical thinking and problem solving. The school cultivates a diverse community of lifelong learners who discover their passions through a collaborative and supportive network of students, educators and alumni. Drawing upon a long tradition of academic success, the Bronx High School of Science prepares students to flourish in the best colleges and universities, creating leaders and visionaries of the future. Included among the schoolÂ’s alumni are eight Nobel Prize winners and six Pulitzer Prize winners.

Prgram Description
  • Admission to this Specialized High School is based solely on the score obtained on the Specialized High Schools Admission Test (SHSAT). Students should speak to their guidance counselors in the Fall to register for the SHSAT.
Admissions Priority
  • Open to New York City residents
Offer Rate
    Requirements
      Methods Test
      Seats 9th Grade GE 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
      Grade 9 GE Applicants 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
      Grade 9 GE Applicants per Seat 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
      Grade 9 GE Filled
      Seats 9th Grade SWD 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
      Grade 9 SWD Applicants 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
      Grade 9 SWD Applicants per Seat 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
      Grade 9 SWD Filled
      Seats Specialized 750 0 0 0 0 0
      Applicants Specialized 19456 0 0 0 0 0
      App per Seat Specialized 26 0 0 0 0 0
      Location 75 West 205th Street, Bronx NY 10468 (40.879958, -73.889011)
      Subway 4 to Bedford Park Blvd - Lehman College ; B, D to Bedford Park Blvd
      Website www.bxscience.edu
      Graduation Rate 99.1%
      Pct Stu Enough Variety 92.0%
      College Career Rate 98.9%
      Pct Stu Safe 93.0%
      Specialized Yes
      Total Students 3,010
      Attendance Rate 97.0%
      SAT Takers 0
      SAT Reading 660
      SAT Math 714
      SAT Writing 667
      Total Enrollment 3,010
      Female 43.0% (1,293)
      Male 57.0% (1,717)
      White 21.0% (632)
      Asian 62.2% (1,871)
      Black 2.2% (67)
      Hispanic 5.3% (160)
      Other 9.3% (280)
      Academic Opportunities

      Intel Research Program, Post-AP Genetics, Post-AP Psychology Courses, Game Programming

      Quantum Mechanics, Quantitative Analysis, Linear Algebra, Multivariable Calculus, Digital Music, Four Performing Musical Groups

      Speech and Debate, Abnormal Behavior, Forensic Science, Electronics, Holocaust Studies

      Animal Behavior with the Bronx Zoo, Astronomy (planetarium on-site), Computer Science Sequence, Digital Photography

      Advanced Placement Courses

      AP Art History, AP Biology, AP Calculus, AP Chemistry, AP Chinese, AP Computer Science, AP Economics, AP English, AP European History, AP French, AP Italian, AP Japanese, AP Latin, AP Music Theory, AP Physics, AP Spanish, AP Statistics, AP US Government and Politics, AP US History, AP World History

      Bus

      Bx1, Bx10, Bx2, Bx22, Bx26, Bx28, Bx3, Bx38, BxM3, BxM4

      Addtl Info1
      Extracurricular Activities

      Over 70 Clubs: Arista Honor Society, Big Sibs, Bridge Building, Biology, Math, Physical Science, English and Social Studies Journals, Envirothon, Euro Challenge, Fed Challenge, Mock Trial, Model United Nation, Math Team, S!NG, Musical and Dramatic Theater Productions, Oceanography, Robotics Teams, School Newspaper, Yearbook, Science Olympiad, Speech and Debate Teams; Students can start new clubs.

      School Sports

      Please visit the Bronx Science Homepage for a list of sports, coaches and achievements.

      Programs
      • The Bronx High School of Science
      Interests
      • Science & Math
      Eligibility
        Audition Information
          Boro X
          School 10th Seats 1
          ELL Programs English as a New Language
          Language Classes Chinese (Mandarin), French, Greek, Italian, Japanese, Latin, Spanish
          Diploma Endorsements Math, Science
          Neighborhood Van Cortlandt Village
          Shared Space
          Campus Name
          Building Code X445
          Phone Number 718-817-7700
          Fax Number 718-733-7951
          School Email golanc@bxscience.edu
          Grades 2018 12-Sep
          Final Grades 12-Sep
          Start Time 8am
          End Time 3:45pm
          Psal Sports Boys Badminton, Baseball, Basketball, Bowling, Cross Country, Fencing, Gymnastics, Handball, Indoor Track, Lacrosse, Outdoor Track, Soccer, Swimming, Table Tennis, Tennis, Volleyball, Wrestling
          Psal Sports Girls Badminton, Basketball, Bowling, Cross Country, Fencing, Flag Football, Golf, Gymnastics, Handball, Indoor Track, Lacrosse, Outdoor Track, Soccer, Softball, Swimming, Table Tennis, Tennis, Volleyball, Wrestling
          Psal Sports Coed Cricket, Golf
          Girls
          Boys
          Pbat
          International
          Transfer
          Ptech
          Early College
          Geo Eligibility
          School Accessibility Description 1
          Codes NO CODE
          Seats 10 Yes-5
          Primary Address Line 1 75 West 205th Street
          City Bronx
          State Code NY
          Lat 40.88
          Lng -73.889
          Zip 10,468
          # Grade 9 763
          # Grade 10 733
          # Grade 11 730
          # Grade 12 784
          ELA Takers 684
          ELA Level 1 0.0% (0)
          ELA Level 2 0.0% (0)
          ELA Level 3 40.2% (275)
          ELA Level 4 56.6% (387)
          ELA Level 3+4 96.8% (662)
          Math Takers 266
          Math Level 1 0.0% (0)
          Math Level 2 0.0% (0)
          Math Level 3 10.2% (27)
          Math Level 4 89.5% (238)
          Math Level 3+4 99.6% (265)

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