Is Bronx Compass High School a good school?

Bronx Compass High School ranks in the bottom 19.6% of New York high schools.

How many students attend Bronx Compass High School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 385 students attended Bronx Compass High School.

What is the racial makeup of Bronx Compass High School?

Students at Bronx Compass High School are 58% Hispanic, 31% African American, 6% Asian, 3% White, 2% American Indian, 1% Two or more races.

Bronx Compass High School

Summary:

Bronx Compass High School is a public high school serving grades 9-12 in the Bronx, New York, with 385 students. The school faces significant academic and socioeconomic challenges, consistently ranking in the bottom 20% of New York high schools and receiving a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Bronx Compass High School struggles with low academic performance, poor graduation rates, high dropout rates, and chronic absenteeism. Its proficiency rates on Regents/Common Core exams are consistently lower than the state and New York City Geographic District #8 averages across subjects. The school serves a predominantly low-income student population, with 90-92% of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch. In comparison, nearby schools like Bronx Arena High School, Millenium Art Academy, and Bronx Community High School have higher academic performance, graduation rates, and lower dropout and absenteeism rates.

Despite the school's challenges, it spends a relatively high amount per student, ranging from $18,075 to $21,127 per year. However, this does not seem to translate into improved academic outcomes, suggesting that the school may need to re-evaluate its resource allocation and instructional practices. The school's location within a larger district and the presence of higher-performing nearby schools suggest that there may be opportunities for collaboration, resource-sharing, and learning from successful practices in the area. Addressing the school's chronic absenteeism and dropout issues could also be a starting point for improving overall academic performance.

Detail:

Public 9-12

1980 Lafayette Ave
Bronx, NY 10473

(718) 828-1206

District: New York City Geographic District # 8

SchoolDigger Rank:
999^th of 1,242 New York High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $21,127

Student/teacher ratio: 11.1

Number of students: 385

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:

57.7%

African American:

30.9%

Asian:

6.2%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 90.4%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Bronx Compass High School ranks worse than 80.4% of high schools in New York. It also ranks 8^th among 17 ranked high schools in the New York City Geographic District # 8. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 18.36. (See more...)

The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Bronx Compass High School who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.

The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.

Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (57.7%), African American (30.9%), Asian (6.2%). (See more...)

Compare Details 90.4% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

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Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Bronx Compass High School is 11.1. 11 high schools in the New York City Geographic District # 8 have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)

Compare Bronx Compass High School employs 34.4 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Bronx Compass High School is $21,127. 10 high schools in the New York City Geographic District # 8 spend more per student.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Bronx Compass High School:

SchoolDigger ranks Bronx Compass High School 999^th of 1242 New York public high schools. (See Bronx Compass High School in the ranking list.)

High School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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New York City Geographic District # 8:

SchoolDigger ranks New York City Geographic District # 8 722^nd of 865 New York school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Bronx Compass High School

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Rank History for all students at Bronx Compass High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NY State Percentile
2014	8.20	1145^th	1237	7.4%
2015	6.79	1214^th	1255	3.3%
2016	11.93	1188^th	1255	5.3%
2017	7.38	1145^th	1221	6.2%
2018	15.74	1002^nd	1210	17.2%
2019	10.68	1077^th	1207	10.8%
2022	4.72	1145^th	1190	3.8%
2023	15.59	1007^th	1228	18.0%
2024	18.36	999^th	1242	19.6%

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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Bronx Compass High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NY State Percentile
2018	29.63	414^th	546	24.2%
2019	23.30	485^th	565	14.2%
2022	27.12	393^rd	481	18.3%
2023	19.84	543^rd	583	6.9%
2024	47.17	297^th	637	53.4%

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Rank History for Special Education students at Bronx Compass High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NY State Percentile
2018	28.92	794^th	1095	27.5%
2019	27.31	852^nd	1132	24.7%
2022	14.67	973^rd	1038	6.3%
2023	24.15	908^th	1130	19.6%
2024	26.29	901^st	1144	21.2%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Bronx Compass High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NY State Percentile
2018	17.02	985^th	1154	14.6%
2019	12.30	1045^th	1179	11.4%
2022	5.48	1064^th	1101	3.4%
2023	17.01	966^th	1155	16.4%
2024	21.28	936^th	1170	20.0%

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Rank History for Homeless students at Bronx Compass High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NY State Percentile
2018	57.26	177^th	498	64.5%
2019	28.77	383^rd	493	22.3%
2022	18.99	361^st	389	7.2%
2023	33.04	377^th	531	29.0%
2024	46.33	271^st	564	52.0%

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Rank History for Female students at Bronx Compass High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NY State Percentile
2018	20.94	945^th	1176	19.6%
2019	7.82	1113^th	1193	6.7%
2022	3.54	1132^nd	1155	2.0%
2023	17.97	967^th	1197	19.2%
2024	18.55	999^th	1219	18.0%

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Rank History for Male students at Bronx Compass High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NY State Percentile
2018	15.14	1005^th	1176	14.5%
2019	14.40	1009^th	1190	15.2%
2022	6.04	1086^th	1154	5.9%
2023	15.88	980^th	1191	17.7%
2024	20.95	954^th	1211	21.2%

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Rank History for Asian students at Bronx Compass High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NY State Percentile
2019	2.11	438^th	447	2.0%
2023	2.38	417^th	424	1.7%
2024	11.16	390^th	426	8.5%

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Rank History for African American students at Bronx Compass High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NY State Percentile
2018	26.50	532^nd	679	21.6%
2019	18.65	598^th	686	12.8%
2022	10.48	571^st	593	3.7%
2023	25.30	517^th	671	23.0%
2024	31.35	484^th	690	29.9%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at Bronx Compass High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NY State Percentile
2018	28.34	583^rd	791	26.3%
2019	22.58	644^th	815	21.0%
2022	10.47	708^th	760	6.8%
2023	27.25	606^th	851	28.8%
2024	27.59	631^st	865	27.1%

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Data source: test scores: NY State Education Department, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: NY State Education Department

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Enrollment information for Bronx Compass High School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2013	1	35	2	44	0	0	4	86
2014	3	71	3	107	0	0	4	188
2015	3	116	8	199	0	0	6	332
2016	3	145	13	270	2	0	6	439
2017	10	140	11	284	3	1	2	451
2018	10	140	14	287	3	1	2	457
2019	9	109	17	245	5	0	2	387
2020	16	98	21	246	4	0	1	386
2021	15	96	28	230	5	1	3	378
2022	14	107	28	221	4	0	0	374
2023	10	119	24	222	6	0	4	385

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Bronx Compass High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2013	86	9.0	9.5	76.7
2014	188	20.0	9.4	98.4
2015	332	25.0	13.2	70.8
2016	439	36.0	12.1	67.7
2017	451	32.6	13.8	67.4
2018	457	34.0	13.4	75.9
2019	387	31.0	12.4	82.9
2020	386	32.7	11.7	86
2021	378	30.8	12.2	92.3
2022	374	31.9	11.7	92
2023	385	34.4	11.1	90.4

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Bronx Compass High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2013	86	9.0	9.5	76.7
2014	188	20.0	9.4	98.4
2015	332	25.0	13.2	70.8
2016	439	36.0	12.1	67.7
2017	451	32.6	13.8	67.4
2018	457	34.0	13.4	75.9
2019	387	31.0	12.4	82.9
2020	386	32.7	11.7	86
2021	378	30.8	12.2	92.3
2022	374	31.9	11.7	92
2023	385	34.4	11.1	90.4

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

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