Bronx High School of Science

Bronx High School of Science

Public High School | Grade 9-12
75 W 205th St,  Bronx, NY
New York City Geographic District No. 10
3.9
4.8
2,979 Students
A+
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Principal - Ms. Jean Donohue
Student Teacher Ratio
20:1
Average SAT Score
1470
Average ACT Score
33
Math Proficiency
99%
Reading Proficiency
97%
Average GPA
3.77
Graduation Rate
99%

Niche Grade

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

Academics
Average GPA
3.77
Reading Proficiency
97%
Math Proficiency
99%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
20:1
Teachers
147
Full Time Teachers
147
Teachers in First or Second Year
12.9%
College Prep
Average SAT
1470
Math
750
Verbal
710
Average ACT
33
Math
33
English
33
Reading
33
Science
32
Number of AP Courses
20
AP Pass Rate
90.3%
AP Math Enrollment
Very High
AP Science Enrollment
Very High
Other AP Enrollment
Very High
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Average
Boys Athletic Participation
Low

GreatSchools Rating

Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating
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Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
242:1

Student Diversity

Male
53.8%
Female
46.2%
Asian or Pacific Islander
60.4%
White
21.3%
Hispanic
8.7%
Black
4.4%
Two or more races
3%
Native American
1.1%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
1.1%

School Rankings

#1 Best Public HS Teachers in New York
#2 Best College Prep Public HS in New York
#2 Best Public HS in New York
Source: Niche

Specialty School Programs

AP Programs Offered
IB 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 1,214 Students
Cornell University 1,166 Students
Stony Brook University 958 Students
Boston University 834 Students
Columbia University 824 Students
Binghamton University, SUNY 720 Students
University of Michigan - Ann Arbor 536 Students
Carnegie Mellon University 513 Students
Yale University 507 Students
University of Pennsylvania 496 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Biology 568 Students
Computer Science 466 Students
Business 391 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 372 Students
Psychology 335 Students
Finance 206 Students
Economics 203 Students
Engineering 193 Students
Neuroscience and Neurobiology 176 Students
Political Science and Government 159 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.9 897 Reviews
5.0 Senior
5/16/2025
This school has been the best thing that happened to me, I have met so many amazing people and done amazing things!
1.0
5/12/2025
my dad went here and he said he got beat up and bullied everyday by jack and Desmond that caused him to learn how to fight and he beat them up and now he is in the ufc and he beats me to a bloody pulp everyday like I'm invincible and he is omni man curse you jack and Desmond
5.0 Junior
2/22/2025
Bronx Science has an incredible amount of resources for students to take advantage of unlike any other school. This, combined with clear expectations of excellence from parents, administration, and students themselves which can create a school culture where everyone tries to take on more than is healthy.
GreatSchools Reviews
4.8 119 Reviews
2.0 parent
12/9/2024
My daughter had serious learning issues that were never identified by any of the teachers. Once we had an independent evaluation done, it was much too late, and SETTS was useless. Bronx Science has no idea what to do with twice exceptional students and less than no interest in coming up with ways to...
5.0 parent
1/15/2024
My daughter graduated two years ago. She now goes to a a prestigious university and her grades are fantastic. Looking back, I have no doubt that the academic rigor at Bronx Science prepared her for any, and I mean any, college in the nation. I KNOW that too many universities are underestimating the...
5.0 student
11/13/2023
This school stands out as the best due to its unparalleled commitment to specialization, tailoring its curriculum and resources to provide students with an unmatched depth of knowledge in their chosen fields. The institution's emphasis on specialization ensures that students receive targeted and in-...
5.0 parent
4/27/2021
This school looks great for student s to go to to learn

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Bronx High School of Science is a public school for students in grades 9-12 in Bronx, NY and is served by the New York City Geographic District No. 10 in New York. The school has a total enrollment of 2,979 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 20:1. Academic records show that 99% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 97% are proficient in reading. Bronx High School of Science has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of A+ and a GreatSchools Rating of 10 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.77, the graduation rate is 99%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1470 and an ACT score of 33. The average home value in this area is $296,739. Discover additional schools in the area, like P.S. 168, Dewitt Clinton High School, X433 High School for Teaching and the Professions, and more. Learn more about what Bronx has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Bronx High School of Science.

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