Bronx Collegiate Academy

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Bronx Collegiate Academy

Public High School | Grade 9-12
240 E 172nd St,  Bronx, NY
New York City Geographic District No. 9
4.0
4.5
402 Students
B
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Principal - Mr. Darryl White
Student Teacher Ratio
13:1
Average SAT Score
1030
Math Proficiency
48%
Reading Proficiency
45%
Average GPA
3.26
Graduation Rate
87%

Niche Grade

B-
Academics
A
Teachers
B-
College Prep
A-
Administration
A-
Resources/Facilities
A-
Clubs and Activities
B
Sports
B+
Food
Source: Niche
Niche Grades

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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.26
Reading Proficiency
45%
Math Proficiency
48%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
13:1
Teachers
32
Full Time Teachers
32
Teachers in First or Second Year
24%
College Prep
Average SAT
1030
Math
510
Verbal
530
Number of AP Courses
1
AP Pass Rate
12.9%
AP Science Enrollment
Average
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Low
Boys Athletic Participation
Low

GreatSchools Rating

Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating
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GreatSchools Rating Details

Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
117:1

Student Diversity

Female
53.6%
Male
46.4%
Economically disadvantaged
90.7%
Hispanic
65%
Female
53.6%
Male
46.4%
Black
28.7%
Limited English proficient
13.5%
White
2.1%
Asian or Pacific Islander
1.9%
Native American
1.4%
Two or more races
<1%

School Rankings

#178 Niche Standout HS in New York
Source: Niche

Specialty School Programs

AP Programs Offered
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
Athletics Program

Colleges Students are Considering

Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
New York University 50 Students
University at Albany, SUNY 46 Students
Pace University 42 Students
Lehman College - City University of New York (CUNY) 41 Students
Binghamton University, SUNY 39 Students
Fordham University 35 Students
Columbia University 30 Students
CUNY Borough of Manhattan Community College 27 Students
Stony Brook University 26 Students
CUNY Hunter College 26 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Business 36 Students
Psychology 30 Students
Nursing 30 Students
Biology 24 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 20 Students
Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Administration 16 Students
Political Science and Government 14 Students
Sociology 13 Students
Finance 12 Students
Criminology 12 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
4.0 35 Reviews
4.0 Senior
8/16/2024
Students and teachers are nice and disciplined. There are lots of fun activities and it's pretty decent when it comes to keeping up with rules and classes
5.0 Alum
6/29/2020
BCA is very welcoming. I feel part of a family when I'm at BCA. The teachers are excellent. They really try their best to help their students. My teachers went above and beyond for me. They get me and how I learn and they work with it. I'm always happy to be at BCA.
4.0 Senior
2/28/2020
More parent involvement would be nice not only to motivate the students, but also to the staff within the school.
GreatSchools Reviews
4.5 6 Reviews
5.0 student
3/2/2018
Bronx collegiate academy gets better everyday I love this school so much
3.0 other
1/21/2016
This school seemed like a great fit for my freshman. My son loved the advertised sports and clubs but he is becoming disengaged to the school bc it is quickly losing its flair!
5.0 student
7/29/2014
B.C.A is a very good school, it is very under rated due to its past history and the campus in which it settles in. The teachers are great and the school has a friendly environment to it. The school regularly schedules large events such as showcases, competitive sports and even activity's which requi...
5.0 other
8/14/2009

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Bronx Collegiate Academy is a public school for students in grades 9-12 in Bronx, NY and is served by the New York City Geographic District No. 9 in New York. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 402 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 13:1. Academic records show that 48% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 45% are proficient in reading. Bronx Collegiate Academy has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of B and a GreatSchools Rating of 5 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.26, the graduation rate is 87%, and the average SAT score is 1030. The average home value in this area is $594,912. Discover additional schools in the area, like Bronx Leadership Academy High School, Longwood Preparatory Academy, Claremont International High School, and more. Learn more about what Bronx has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Bronx Collegiate Academy.

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