Bronx High School for Medical Science (09X413)

240 East 172 Street, Bronx, NY 10457, Bronx
Phone: 718-410-4040
Email: jburgos10@schools.nyc.gov
Hours: 08:15am - 02:30pm
Principal: Sarah Lenihan
School Website: https://www.bxmedsci.com
NYCDOE Website: https://www.myschools.nyc/en/schools/high-school/46739
Quality Snapshot: https://tools.nycenet.edu/snapshot/2022/09X413/HS/
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
Medical and Health Sciences (X56A)
Health Professions

The instructional program for HSMS students in grades 9-10 is focused on critical thinking skills. Students are in inclusive classroom settings and take core courses and required Regents examinations. The instructional program for HSMS students in grades 11-12 is focused on effective communication skills that build towards college and career readiness.

Method:
Requirement:
Students are admitted based on their course grades
Priority:
  • (Group 1) Priority to continuing 8th graders
  • (Group 2) Then to Bronx students or residents
  • (Group 3) Then to New York City residents
Student & Admissions Statistics
School Year
2022-23
2021-22
Total Students Across All Grades
282
312
    Grade 12 Students
72
66
    Grade 11 Students
74
84
    Grade 10 Students
65
78
    Grade 9 Students
71
84
Avg. Class Size
18.4
Complaints / Suspensions
0 / 15
0 / 9
Attendance %
90%
89%
Graduation %
93%
81%
College %
76%
77%
Medical and Health Sciences (X56A)
GE Applicants / Seats:
SWD Applicants / Seats:
Est. Cutoff Ranges
  GE:
Offer Prediction:

154 / 64 (2.41)
18 / 17 (1.06)
Offers - Waitlist
(P2)(G4)#7F - (P2)(G4)#A3

221 / 63 (3.51)
30 / 18 (1.67)
Offers
About the School

The Bronx High School for Medical Science is a well established, highly successful 6-12 school located in the heart of the Bronx. Our school offers a small, academically challenging high school experience to students who wish to enter the fields of medical science, health or research. Science and mathematics is embedded into all curricular areas across grades and subjects. Students have the opportunity to attend field trips for both academic purposes and enrichment. The mission of our school is to graduate students who want to learn and lead in the science professions.

Academic Highlights: AP Courses Available, Language Courses Available

Other Features: College Trips, Health Center, LYFE (Living For The Young Family Through Education), Online Grading System, Orientation, Program(s) with 1 SWD Applicant Per Seat, Student Parent Orientation, Summer Orientation

School Features:

  • Offers 10th Grade Seats
  • School whose primary location is co-located with another school

AP Courses, Languages & Sports
AP Courses
Algebra II (Advanced Math), AP Biology, AP English Literature and Composition, Chemistry (Advanced Science), Social Studies (College Course [Credited]), World Languages (Advanced World Languages)
Languages Offered
Spanish
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
Other Sports
Bowling, Flag Football, Soccer, Track and Field, Wrestling, Basketball, Baseball, Softball, Volleyball
Activities
Clubs such as yearbook, film, art, ping pong, soccer, robotics
Survey Summary & Data (2023-24)
Student Responses
Academic Rigor 
  68.00%
Academic Engagement 
  61.54%
Safety 
  63.75%
Bully Prevention 
  55.50%
Inclusivity 
  81.80%
Mental Support 
  64.56%
Environment 
  57.13%
Post-School Support 
  68.78%
Teacher Responses
Academic Rigor 
  80.40%
School Satisfaction 
  84.17%
Student Behavior 
  63.75%
Student Support 
  90.29%
School Leadership 
  88.00%
Instructional Clarity 
  93.00%
Instructional Development 
  86.32%
Post-School Support 
  96.33%
Family Responses
Education 
  86.67%
Teacher Support 
  78.86%
Safety 
  83.33%
School Community 
  72.00%
School Leadership 
  84.75%
Post-School Support 
  74.00%

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. %
  90.80%
Avg. CC Regents Score
  56
Avg. Non-CC Regents Score
  55
College Aptitude
CCPC Index
  96.10%
Avg. SAT Math Score
  447
Avg. SAT Read/Write Score
  472
Postsecondary
2-Year College 22.80%
4-Year College 59.70%
Unknown 17.50%

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 (2022-23)
Student Population:
Male 46.80%
Female 53.20%
English Language Learners:
  14.30%
Students with Disabilities:
  28.40%
Economic Need Index: 
  92.50%
Student Ethnicity:
Asian 4.50%
Black 23.50%
Hispanic 69.10%
White 1.10%
Other 1.80%
Teacher Ethnicity:
Black 19.00%
Hispanic 40.50%
White 35.70%
Other 4.80%
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