Is Bronx River High School a good school?

Bronx River High School ranks 740 th of 1242 New York high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Bronx River High School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 411 students attended Bronx River High School.

What is the racial makeup of Bronx River High School?

Students at Bronx River High School are 65% Hispanic, 20% African American, 9% Asian, 5% White.

Bronx River High School

Summary:

Bronx River High School is a public high school serving grades 9-12 in the Bronx, New York, with 434 students. The school is part of the New York City Geographic District #8, which is ranked 722 out of 865 districts in New York and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Bronx River High School has shown improvement in its statewide ranking, moving from 1,069th out of 1,210 New York high schools in 2017-2018 to 740th out of 1,242 in 2023-2024. The school's performance on Regents/Common Core exams is generally higher than the district and state averages, particularly in subjects like Algebra II, English Language Arts, and U.S. History and Government. However, the school still struggles in some areas, such as Chemistry and Living Environment, where its proficiency rates are significantly lower than the district and state. Bronx River High School performs relatively well for its African American and Hispanic student populations, ranking in the top 40% and top 45% of New York high schools, respectively, in 2023-2024. The school also stands out for its performance with English Language Learner and Homeless student populations, ranking in the top 15% and top 18% of New York high schools, respectively, in 2023-2024.

While Bronx River High School performs better academically than some nearby schools, such as Gotham Collaborative High School and Bronx Community High School, it lags behind the performance of Herbert H. Lehman High School, which is located just 0.01 miles away. The school's high percentage of students from low-socioeconomic backgrounds, with 80-81% qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch, likely contributes to its challenges, such as the high chronic absenteeism rate and lower performance in certain subject areas. Addressing these issues will require a multi-faceted approach, including targeted interventions for struggling students and efforts to improve school climate and attendance.

Detail:

Public 9-12

3000 E Tremont Ave
Bronx, NY 10461

(718) 904-4210

District: New York City Geographic District # 8

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

Per Pupil Expenditures: $17,574

Student/teacher ratio: 11.8

Number of students: 411

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:

64.7%

African American:

20.4%

Asian:

9.2%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 84.7%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Bronx River High School ranks worse than 59.6% of high schools in New York. It also ranks 2^nd 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 41.45. (See more...)

The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Bronx River 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 (64.7%), African American (20.4%), Asian (9.2%). (See more...)

Compare Details 84.7% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

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Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Bronx River High School is 11.8. 13 high schools in the New York City Geographic District # 8 have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)

Compare Bronx River High School employs 34.7 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Bronx River High School is $17,574. 15 high schools in the New York City Geographic District # 8 spend more per student.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Bronx River High School:

SchoolDigger ranks Bronx River High School 740^th of 1242 New York public high schools. (See Bronx River High School in the ranking list.)

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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 River High School

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Rank History for all students at Bronx River High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NY State Percentile
2015	20.50	1010^th	1255	19.5%
2016	21.60	1032^nd	1255	17.8%
2017	17.27	963^rd	1221	21.1%
2018	11.01	1069^th	1210	11.7%
2019	15.90	1004^th	1207	16.8%
2022	14.30	999^th	1190	16.1%
2023	32.96	809^th	1228	34.1%
2024	41.45	740^th	1242	40.4%

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

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NY State Percentile
2018	30.90	398^th	546	27.1%
2019	51.08	222^nd	565	60.7%
2022	33.66	338^th	481	29.7%
2023	48.36	264^th	583	54.7%
2024	74.11	82^nd	637	87.1%

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Rank History for Special Education students at Bronx River High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NY State Percentile
2018	19.14	965^th	1095	11.9%
2019	27.41	849^th	1132	25.0%
2022	26.77	779^th	1038	25.0%
2023	45.21	550^th	1130	51.3%
2024	45.91	530^th	1144	53.7%

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

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NY State Percentile
2018	12.18	1043^rd	1154	9.6%
2019	18.60	968^th	1179	17.9%
2022	15.67	949^th	1101	13.8%
2023	35.72	742^nd	1155	35.8%
2024	45.26	622^nd	1170	46.8%

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Rank History for Homeless students at Bronx River High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NY State Percentile
2018	28.10	393^rd	498	21.1%
2019	61.96	146^th	493	70.4%
2023	58.15	139^th	531	73.8%
2024	65.87	99^th	564	82.4%

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Rank History for Female students at Bronx River High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NY State Percentile
2018	11.11	1072^nd	1176	8.8%
2019	16.85	995^th	1193	16.6%
2022	14.65	978^th	1155	15.3%
2023	33.27	803^rd	1197	32.9%
2024	38.23	767^th	1219	37.1%

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Rank History for Male students at Bronx River High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NY State Percentile
2018	12.66	1034^th	1176	12.1%
2019	16.20	985^th	1190	17.2%
2022	14.18	975^th	1154	15.5%
2023	34.51	775^th	1191	34.9%
2024	45.51	673^rd	1211	44.4%

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Rank History for Asian students at Bronx River High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NY State Percentile
2018	9.57	399^th	426	6.3%
2019	11.50	416^th	447	6.9%
2023	51.71	223^rd	424	47.4%
2024	41.27	274^th	426	35.7%

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Rank History for African American students at Bronx River High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NY State Percentile
2018	26.49	533^rd	679	21.5%
2019	28.37	516^th	686	24.8%
2022	20.66	511^th	593	13.8%
2023	41.39	357^th	671	46.8%
2024	57.16	244^th	690	64.6%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at Bronx River High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NY State Percentile
2018	16.55	699^th	791	11.6%
2019	23.50	631^st	815	22.6%
2022	20.81	618^th	760	18.7%
2023	42.28	451^st	851	47.0%
2024	50.98	377^th	865	56.4%

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Rank History for White students at Bronx River High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NY State Percentile
2018	0.95	761^st	765	0.5%
2019	27.91	661^st	793	16.6%
2023	29.96	601^st	776	22.6%

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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 River High School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2014	3	33	1	61	5	0	0	103
2015	5	59	6	122	8	0	0	200
2016	14	81	10	183	9	0	1	298
2017	21	101	11	249	12	7	1	402
2018	19	86	14	262	9	6	1	397
2019	23	97	20	268	11	3	2	424
2020	31	123	26	266	12	4	1	463
2021	27	123	24	277	7	4	2	464
2022	24	102	28	275	6	3	3	441
2023	29	83	28	257	5	3	29	434
2024	19	84	38	266	2	0	2	411

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 River High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2014	103	9.0	11.4	97.1
2015	200	15.0	13.3	76.5
2016	298	23.0	12.9	70.5
2017	402	28.8	13.9	71.1
2018	397	33.0	12.0	81.4
2019	424	33.0	12.8	80.4
2020	463	39.9	11.6	81
2021	464	36.1	12.8	80.6
2022	441	37.5	11.7	80.3
2023	434	35.6	12.1	81.1
2024	411	34.7	11.8	84.7

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 River High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2014	103	9.0	11.4	97.1
2015	200	15.0	13.3	76.5
2016	298	23.0	12.9	70.5
2017	402	28.8	13.9	71.1
2018	397	33.0	12.0	81.4
2019	424	33.0	12.8	80.4
2020	463	39.9	11.6	81
2021	464	36.1	12.8	80.6
2022	441	37.5	11.7	80.3
2023	434	35.6	12.1	81.1
2024	411	34.7	11.8	84.7

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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