Bronx Health Sciences High School (11X249)

750 Baychester Avenue, Bronx, NY 10475, Bronx
Phone: 718-904-5450
Hours: 8:00am - 2:20pm
School Website: https://www.bhs11x249.org/
NYCDOE Website: https://www.myschools.nyc/en/schools/high-school/11X249/
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School Leader: Justine Sharoyan (jsharoyan@schools.nyc.gov)
Parent Coordinator: Esther Cotto (ecotto4@schools.nyc.gov)
Respect for All Liaison: Kevin Wallace (kwallace4@schools.nyc.gov)
Sexual Harassment Prevention Liaison: John Puccio (jpuccio2@schools.nyc.gov)
504 Coordinator: Nicole Maggio (nmaggio@schools.nyc.gov)
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About

At Bronx Health Sciences High School, we are a close-knit, diverse community where students are known, supported, and challenged every day. We prepare students for college, careers in the health sciences, and life beyond the classroom by offering a strong academic foundation paired with real-world learning. Our students engage in hands-on experiences, including internships, fieldwork, and partnerships with hospitals and universities that bring learning to life. Through project-based instruction and collaborative learning, students build confidence, sharpen critical thinking skills, and take ownership of their growth. We emphasize literacy and communication across all subjects so that every student learns to read with purpose and write with clarity. Our advisory program ensures that each student has a trusted adult who supports their academic and social-emotional development. We celebrate student voice, leadership, and identity, creating an environment where everyone feels seen and valued. What makes BHS unique is our commitment to deeper learning, college and career readiness, and a community-driven culture where staff and families work together to help every student succeed. Our graduates leave with the knowledge, confidence, and experience to thrive in college, careers, and beyond.

Reports: School Budget | PTA Financials | Room Utilization

Teachers with more than 3 years of experience: 44%

Academic Highlights: Bronx Health Sciences High School is committed to improving facilities and access to science labs, classrooms supplied with color printers and computer stations as well as laptops for each student, state-of-the-art planetarium, Collider Classroom, culinary kitchens, Olympic-size swimming pool, training pool, mock trial courtroom and so much more!, Bronx Health Sciences High School provides Special Education and ELL services met within academic classes, Bronx STEAM Center: The Bronx STEAM Center is NYCPSs newest hub for hands-on learning in healthcare and technologyand the first of its kind in the Bronx. As a student, you will spend half your school day in 11th and 12th grade gaining real-world experience, earn early college credit and industry certifications, get paid internships and one-on-one advising, and graduate ready for college or a career in a high-demand field., Bronx Health Sciences High School provides social emotional courses that offer access to college and career readiness. Programs include College Now, Aim High, Council for Unity, Bring Change to Mind, Be Wise and Peer Group Connection (PGC), Bronx Health Sciences High School provides instructional courses that offer access to college and career readiness. Programs include but are not limited to: Diagnostic Disease Research & Inquiry, Bioengineering, Scientific Inquiry, Anatomy & Physiology, AP African American Studies and History of Asian American Pacific Islanders, Bronx Health Sciences High School's 4-year academic sequence offers access to college credits, internships, community service, Early College Nursing Program, Seal of Service Recognition, Civics Seal of Readiness, Advanced Regents diploma and other diploma endorsements

Other Features: College Courses Offered, College Courses onsite, College Trips, Community Service Expected, Dress Code, Expert College and Career Advisor On Staff, Financial Literacy Coursework, Health Center, Internships, Online Grading System, Paid Internships, Program(s) with 1 GE Applicant Per Seat, Summer Bridge, Uniform

School Features:

  • School whose primary location is co-located with another school
  • Guidance Counselors, Social Workers

AP Courses, Languages, Sports, Art
AP Courses
Algebra II (Advanced Math), AP Calculus AB, AP United States Government and Politics, AP United States History, Chemistry (Advanced Science), Comp Sci/Math Tech (College Course [Credited]), ELA (College Course [Credited]), Science (College Course [Credited]), Social Studies (College Course [Credited]), World Languages (Advanced World Languages)
Course List
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Languages Offered
Spanish
Boys PSAL Sports
Baseball, Basketball, Cross Country, Football, Indoor Track, Outdoor Track, Soccer, Swimming, Tennis, Volleyball, Wrestling
Girls PSAL Sports
Basketball, Cross Country, Flag Football, Indoor Track, Outdoor Track, Soccer, Softball, Swimming, Tennis, Volleyball, Wrestling
Co-ed PSAL Sports
Stunt
PSAL Team
Harry S. Truman
This school is part of a PSAL team comprised of the following schools:
Bronx Health Sciences High School (11X249)
Harry S Truman High School (11X455)
Other Sports
Cheerleading, Dance, Fitness, Running, Soccer, Track, Yoga
Clubs
Anime Club, Boxing, Knitting, Life Fitness, My BEES Keeper (Brother), My BEES Keeper (Sister), Podcast Club, SAT/ACT Prep, Screenwriting, SING, Tech Focus Club, Theater Production, Video Games, Youth Council
Art Courses
Theater Making/Performance
Program Details
Bronx Health Sciences High School(X88X)
Health Professions

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) Bronx students or residents
  • (Group 2) New York City residents

Applicant Analysis
2024-252023-24
GE applicants/seats:115 / 158 (0.73)204 / 159 (1.28)
SWD applicants/seats:13 / 42 (0.31)21 / 41 (0.51)
Rank Avg: 5.91
OffersOffers - Waitlist
Estimated Cutoffs
  GE:All accepted
  SWD:All accepted
Offer Prediction:
School Student & Admissions Statistics
School Year
2024-25
2023-24
2022-23
Total Students Across All Grades
338
352
350
    Grade 12 Students
79
84
48
    Grade 11 Students
68
89
94
    Grade 10 Students
76
77
101
    Grade 9 Students
115
102
107
Avg. Class Size
25.2
26.3
22.7
Pupil-Teacher Ratio
12.5
14.1
14.7
Safety Comp. / Susp. / NYPD
<5 / 0 / 0
<5 / 24 / 2
5 / 40 / 6
Attendance %
88%
84%
Graduation %
97%
98%
College %
89%
92%
Total Applicants / Seats
Total Offers
1,159 (128) / 200
128
1,270 (225) / 200
261
1,075 (183) / 108
206
Survey Summary & Data (2024-25)
Student Responses 63% responded
Academic Rigor 
  77.83%
Academic Engagement 
  68.82%
Safety 
  83.75%
Bully Prevention 
  76.63%
Inclusivity 
  82.09%
Mental Support 
  74.50%
Environment 
  71.71%
Post-School Support 
  81.80%
Teacher Responses 97% responded
Academic Rigor 
  96.50%
School Satisfaction 
  93.13%
Student Behavior 
  88.56%
Student Support 
  96.80%
School Leadership 
  94.47%
Instructional Clarity 
  96.20%
Instructional Development 
  94.78%
Post-School Support 
  97.50%
Family Responses 39% responded
Education 
  90.63%
Teacher Support 
  88.67%
Safety 
  89.00%
School Community 
  65.38%
School Leadership 
  87.00%
Post-School Support 
  93.00%
IEP Support 
  90.33%

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. %
  97.80%
CC Regents
  66
Non-CC Regents
  69
Impact Score
  0.61
Performance Score
  0.64
College Aptitude
CCR
  39.90%
SAT Math
  445
SAT R/W
  462
Postsecondary
2-Year College 18.50%
4-Year College 57.50%
Other Postsecondary 9.30%
Unknown 14.70%

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 49.10%
Female 50.90%
English Language Learners:
  3.60%
Students with Disabilities:
  17.50%
Economic Need Index: 
  80.90%
Student Ethnicity:
Asian 5.30%
Black 56.50%
Hispanic 32.80%
White 1.20%
Other 4.20%
Teacher Ethnicity:
Black 18.50%
White 51.90%
Other 29.60%
IEP Statistics (2023-24)
IEP Services
Students with IEPs
  20.20%
Students with SETSS
  0.00%
Students with ICT
  15.30%
Students with SC
  0.00%
Has all programs
  100.00%
Has some programs
  0.00%
Has no programs
  0.00%
Has all services
  100.00%
Has some services
  0.00%
Has no services
  0.00%
IEP Student Performance
Regents Living Env.
  55
4-Year Grad. Rate
  88.9
IEP Movement
Excellent
IEP Support 
  90.33%
Special Education Programs & Services (2024-25)
ProgramFully ReceivingPartially ReceivingNot Receiving
Integrated Co-Teaching Services54 (100%)0 (0%)0 (0%)
Special Class0 (0%)<=5 (100%)0 (0%)
ServiceFully ReceivingPartially ReceivingNot Receiving
Counseling Services29 (100%)N/A (N/A)0 (0%)
Hearing Education Services<=5 (100%)N/A (N/A)0 (0%)
Occupational Therapy<=5 (100%)N/A (N/A)0 (0%)
Speech-Language Therapy>5 (97%)N/A (N/A)<=5 (3%)
TransportationNumber Receiving
Curb to School6 (86%)
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)
ELL Progress
  25
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