Bronx High School of Business (09X412)

240 East 172 Street, Bronx, NY 10457, Bronx
Phone: 718-410-4060
Email: 09X412@schools.nyc.gov
Hours: 08:20am - 03:10pm
Principal: Alice Bajana Vega
School Website: https://www.bxhsb.org/
NYCDOE Website: https://www.myschools.nyc/en/schools/high-school/09X412/
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Subway: 4 to Mt Eden Av; B, D to 170th St
Bus: Bx1, Bx11, Bx15, Bx18A, Bx18B, Bx2, Bx32, Bx35, Bx41, Bx41-SBS, BxM4
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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
Student & Admissions Statistics
School Year
2023-24
2022-23
2021-22
Total Students Across All Grades
294
305
344
    Grade 12 Students
47
48
44
    Grade 11 Students
45
67
66
    Grade 10 Students
89
77
78
    Grade 9 Students
113
113
156
Avg. Class Size
19.7
22.1
Safety Comp. / Susp. / NYPD
10 / 34 / 3
23 / 49 / 1
27 / 37 / 0
Attendance %
82%
78%
Graduation %
78%
81%
81%
College %
50%
44%
44%
Bronx High School of Business (X55A)
GE applicants/seats:
SWD applicants/seats:

Estimated Cutoffs
  GE:
  SWD:
Offer Prediction:
46 / 95 (0.48)
20 / 25 (0.80)

Offers
All accepted
All accepted
47 / 86 (0.55)
22 / 22 (1.00)

Offers - Waitlist
50 / 84 (0.60)
16 / 24 (0.67)

Offers
About the School

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. We are a small learning community where 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.

School Budget: View financial budget

Teachers with more than 3 years of experience: 83%

Academic Highlights: New for 2023-2024, we will be offering literacy interventions and acceleration for all incoming Grade 9 students., Career Development course where students will have the opportunity to earn a nationally recognized work learning credential., Students have the opportunity to earn college credits while in high school through various partnerships at no cost to the student., We will be offering new Computer Science courses, including Intro to Python, Computer Science, Music courses offered where students learn Music production and will also be learning how to play guitar.

Other Features: 10th Grade Seats Available, College Trips, Community School, Health Center, Internships Available, LYFE (Living For The Young Family Through Education), Online Grading System, Orientation, Program(s) with 1 GE Applicant Per Seat, Program(s) with 1 SWD Applicant Per Seat, Saturday Programs, Student Parent Orientation, Summer Bridge, Summer Orientation, Summer Session

School Features:

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

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
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 Disciplines
Music, Theatre, Visual Arts
Art Performances
Artwork Exibits (1 per year), Concerts (3 per year), Dance Performances (3 per year)
Survey Summary & Data (2023-24)
Student Responses
Academic Rigor 
  72.57%
Academic Engagement 
  69.69%
Safety 
  73.13%
Bully Prevention 
  64.38%
Inclusivity 
  85.80%
Mental Support 
  73.00%
Environment 
  67.00%
Post-School Support 
  77.44%
Teacher Responses
Academic Rigor 
  72.00%
School Satisfaction 
  79.75%
Student Behavior 
  48.38%
Student Support 
  83.52%
School Leadership 
  83.77%
Instructional Clarity 
  81.67%
Instructional Development 
  85.20%
Post-School Support 
  86.60%
Family Responses
Education 
  82.33%
Teacher Support 
  91.71%
Safety 
  91.67%
School Community 
  75.67%
School Leadership 
  95.75%
Post-School Support 
  93.00%
IEP Support 
  62.33%

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 (2022-23)
Academic Proficiency
4-Year Grad. %
  78.10%
CC Regents
  46
Non-CC Regents
  42
Impact Score
  0.33
Performance Score
  0.35
College Aptitude
CCPC Index
  32.20%
SAT Math
  392
SAT R/W
  391
Postsecondary
2-Year College 27.80%
4-Year College 22.30%
Unknown 49.90%

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 (2023-24)
Student Population:
Male 56.10%
Female 43.90%
English Language Learners:
  19.00%
Students with Disabilities:
  27.20%
Economic Need Index: 
  0.00%
Student Ethnicity:
Asian 1.00%
Black 32.00%
Hispanic 64.30%
White 1.00%
Other 1.70%
Teacher Ethnicity:
Black 26.70%
Hispanic 33.30%
White 33.30%
Other 6.70%
IEP Statistics (2022-23)
IEP Services
Students with IEPs
  26.60%
Students with SETSS
  0.00%
Students with ICT
  20.30%
Students with SC
  1.00%
Has all programs
  90.00%
Has some programs
  10.00%
Has no programs
  0.00%
Has all services
  85.00%
Has some services
  0.00%
Has no services
  15.00%
IEP Student Performance
IEP Movement
4.09
Regents English
  36
Regents Gl. Hist.
  45
Regents Algebra I
  49
Regents Living Env.
  39
4-Year Grad. Rate
  61.5
IEP Support 
  62.33%
Special Education Programs & Services (2023-24)
ProgramFully ReceivingPartially ReceivingNot Receiving
Integrated Co-Teaching Services46 (90%)<=5 (?)<=5 (?)
Special Class<=5 (?)<=5 (?)0 (0%)
ServiceFully ReceivingPartially ReceivingNot Receiving
Counseling Services>5 (90%)N/A (N/A)<=5 (10%)
Counseling Services Bilingual0 (0%)0 (0%)<=5 (100%)
Hearing Education Services<=5 (100%)N/A (N/A)0 (0%)
Occupational Therapy<=5 (80%)N/A (N/A)<=5 (20%)
Speech-Language Therapy>5 (95%)N/A (N/A)<=5 (5%)
Speech-Language Therapy Bilingual<=5 (100%)0 (0%)0 (0%)
TransportationNumber Receiving
Curb to School8 (67%)
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 (2022-23)
Regents English
  42
Regents Gl. Hist.
  49
Regents Algebra I
  53
Regents Living Env.
  50
4-Year Grad. Rate
  91.2
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