Bronx High School of Business (09X412)

240 East 172 Street, Bronx, NY 10457, Bronx
Phone: 718-410-4060
Hours: 8:39am - 3:00pm
School Website: https://www.bxhsb.org/
NYCDOE Website: https://www.myschools.nyc/en/schools/high-school/09X412/
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School Leader: Alice Bajana Vega (abajana@schools.nyc.gov)
Parent Coordinator: Luis Ortiz (lortiz44@schools.nyc.gov)
Respect for All Liaison: Jean Checo (jcheco6@schools.nyc.gov)
Sexual Harassment Prevention Liaison: Pablo Muriel (pmuriel@schools.nyc.gov)
504 Coordinator: Stefanelli Romano (sromano9@schools.nyc.gov)
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About

Bronx High School of Business is a FutureReadyNYC school offering the best of college and career exploration and preparation in Technology-one of the fastest growing and highest paid industries in our city. Well prepare you for work in any field, not just technology. Students will explore a range of careers, acquire 21st century employability skills including financial literacy, earn paid work- based learning opportunities and early college credits and credentials, engage in 1-1 advising and will graduate prepared for college and/or careers in NYCs growing technology industry. At BHSB our objective is to ensure that students are held to high expectations while also providing the flexibility and support needed so that students meet their academic and socio-emotional goals. Our mission is to build a strong nurturing community through teamwork, communication, and support that will empower future leaders. We strive to instill our core values of Leadership, Integrity, and Tenacity into our students. Leadership - We are leaders and take charge of our learning by being well-informed about our progress, are aware of our socio-emotional needs, and self-advocate. We think positively and proactively and are solution-oriented. We listen and we learn from others. We are inclusive and embrace diversity to avoid limiting our potential for growth. Integrity - We demonstrate that we hold ourselves to high standards and principles. We are trustworthy and value honesty and openness. We respect ourselves and others at all times, no matter where we are or who is watching. We hold ourselves accountable and take responsibility for our actions, both good and bad. Tenacity - We are determined to face challenges and persevere. We strive against all odds to succeed and to reach new heights of excellence.

Reports: School Budget | PTA Financials | Room Utilization

Teachers with more than 3 years of experience: 83%

Academic Highlights: Career Foundations course that provides opportunities for students to learn about themselves, their strengths, their interests and dreams as they learn about the world of work and engage in occupational study, We offer literacy interventions and acceleration for all incoming Grade 9 students, FutureReadyNYC: Technology (Cybersecurity Analyst), Students have the opportunity to earn college credits while in high school through various partnerships at no cost to the student, Music courses offered where students learn music production or how to play guitar

Other Features: 10th Grade Seats Available, College Courses On Site, College Trips, Community School, Community Service Expected, Computer Science Coursework, Early College, Expert College and Career Advisor On Staff, Financial Literacy Coursework, FutureReadyNYC School, Health Center, Internships, LYFE (Living For The Young Family Through Education), Online Grading System, Paid Internships, Summer Bridge

School Features:

  • Offers 10th Grade Seats
  • School whose primary location is co-located with another school
  • Guidance Counselors, Social Workers, Bilingual Guidance Counselors

AP Courses, Languages, Sports, Art
AP Courses
Algebra II (Advanced Math), AP English Language and Composition, AP English Literature and Composition, AP Environmental Science, AP Pre-Calculus, AP Spanish Language and Culture, AP United States History, Chemistry (Advanced Science), Comp Sci/Math Tech (College Course [Credited]), Other (College Course [Credited]), Social Studies (College Course [Credited]), World Languages (Advanced World Languages)
Languages Offered
Spanish
Diploma Endorsements
Arts
Boys PSAL Sports
Baseball, Basketball, Bowling, Cross Country, Indoor Track, Outdoor Track, Soccer, Volleyball, Wrestling
Girls PSAL Sports
Basketball, Cross Country, Flag Football, Indoor Track, Outdoor Track, Softball, Volleyball, Wrestling
PSAL Team
Taft Educational Campus
This school is part of a PSAL team comprised of the following schools:
Bronx Collegiate Academy (09X227)
Bronx High School for Medical Science (09X413)
Bronx High School of Business (09X412)
Dreamyard Preparatory School (09X329)
New Directions Secondary School (09X350)
Other Sports
Cheerleading, Dance
Clubs
Basketball Morning Club, Cosmetology, Culinary, DYI Jewelry Making Club, Gaming Club, Magic the Game Club, Self-Defense, Student Government, Yearbook Club
Art
Bronx High School of Business currently offers the following courses in the Arts: Drawing Guitar Theater Musicianship (Music Production)
Program Details
Bronx High School of Business(X55A)
Business

Through a focus on business administration and entrepreneurship, students prepare for success at competitive colleges and universities.

10th Grade seats available

Method:
Requirement:
Ed. Opt. programs admit students across all academic levels. Students are grouped into Low, Middle, and High categories based on a composite of their academic data. One-third of offers are made to students in each category.
Priority:
  • (Group 1) New York City residents

Applicant Analysis
2023-242022-23
GE applicants/seats:46 / 95 (0.48)47 / 86 (0.55)
SWD applicants/seats:20 / 25 (0.80)22 / 22 (1.00)
Rank Avg: 6.19
OffersOffers - Waitlist
School Student & Admissions Statistics
School Year
2024-25
2023-24
2022-23
Total Students Across All Grades
292
294
305
    Grade 12 Students
47
47
48
    Grade 11 Students
46
45
67
    Grade 10 Students
97
89
77
    Grade 9 Students
102
113
113
Avg. Class Size
21.2
19.7
22.1
Pupil-Teacher Ratio
10.0
9.6
10.1
Safety Comp. / Susp. / NYPD
10 / 0 / 8
9 / 34 / 3
23 / 49 / 1
Attendance %
84%
82%
Graduation %
78%
81%
College %
50%
44%
Total Applicants / Seats
Total Offers
765 (66) / 120
0
740 (73) / 133
0
Survey Summary & Data (2024-25)
Student Responses 83% responded
Academic Rigor 
  67.50%
Academic Engagement 
  60.55%
Safety 
  70.38%
Bully Prevention 
  63.88%
Inclusivity 
  74.00%
Mental Support 
  65.63%
Environment 
  60.93%
Post-School Support 
  70.60%
Teacher Responses 82% responded
Academic Rigor 
  79.00%
School Satisfaction 
  75.38%
Student Behavior 
  45.11%
Student Support 
  84.40%
School Leadership 
  85.73%
Instructional Clarity 
  80.20%
Instructional Development 
  80.33%
Post-School Support 
  91.67%
Family Responses 16% responded
Education 
  94.00%
Teacher Support 
  92.00%
Safety 
  87.33%
School Community 
  78.71%
School Leadership 
  92.30%
Post-School Support 
  93.00%
IEP Support 
  88.33%

Note: Yellow bars indicate city-wide averages for the associated category

View Full NYC DOE Survey Results:

This data was gathered from the NYC DOE's yearly school surveys: https://infohub.nyced.org/reports/students-and-schools/school-quality/nyc-school-survey

Academic Summary & Data (2023-24)
Academic Proficiency
4-Year Grad. %
  80.00%
CC Regents
  50
Non-CC Regents
  59
Impact Score
  0.16
Performance Score
  0.21
College Aptitude
CCR
  37.50%
SAT Math
  394
SAT R/W
  423
Postsecondary
2-Year College 19.20%
4-Year College 20.50%
Other Postsecondary 1.40%
Unknown 58.90%

View Full Academic Data:

This data was gathered from the NYC DOE's yearly quality reports: https://infohub.nyced.org/reports/students-and-schools/school-quality/school-quality-reports-and-resources

School Demographics (2024-25)
Student Population:
Male 53.40%
Female 46.60%
English Language Learners:
  24.70%
Students with Disabilities:
  25.70%
Economic Need Index: 
  0.00%
Student Ethnicity:
Asian 0.70%
Black 30.10%
Hispanic 65.80%
White 2.10%
Other 1.30%
Teacher Ethnicity:
Black 20.00%
Hispanic 36.70%
White 40.00%
Other 3.30%
IEP Statistics (2023-24)
IEP Services
Students with IEPs
  27.20%
Students with SETSS
  0.70%
Students with ICT
  16.70%
Students with SC
  5.10%
Has all programs
  88.00%
Has all services
  90.00%
IEP Student Performance
Regents English
  37
Regents Gl. Hist.
  47
Regents US Hist.
  52
Regents Algebra I
  46
Regents Living Env.
  43
4-Year Grad. Rate
  53.8
IEP Movement
Good
IEP Support 
  88.33%
Special Education Programs & Services (2024-25)
ProgramFully ReceivingPartially ReceivingNot Receiving
Integrated Co-Teaching Services56 (97%)<=5 (?)<=5 (?)
Special Class>5 (50%)<=5 (42%)<=5 (8%)
ServiceFully ReceivingPartially ReceivingNot Receiving
Counseling Services>5 (95%)N/A (N/A)<=5 (5%)
Counseling Services Bilingual<=5 (?)0 (0%)<=5 (?)
Hearing Education Services<=5 (100%)N/A (N/A)0 (0%)
Occupational Therapy<=5 (17%)N/A (N/A)<=5 (83%)
Speech-Language Therapy>5 (96%)N/A (N/A)<=5 (4%)
Speech-Language Therapy Bilingual<=5 (100%)0 (0%)0 (0%)
TransportationNumber Receiving
Curb to School10 (71%)
Stop to School<=5 (?)
Unassigned<=5 (?)

This data was gathered from the NYC DOE's Special Education Reports: https://infohub.nyced.org/reports/government-reports/special-education-reports

ELL Performance (2023-24)
Regents English
  40
Regents Gl. Hist.
  53
Regents US Hist.
  56
Regents Algebra I
  53
Regents Living Env.
  42
4-Year Grad. Rate
  85.7
ELL Progress
  63
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