Bronxdale High School (11X508)

925 Astor Avenue, Bronx, NY 10469, Bronx
Phone: 718-944-3655
Hours: 8:24am - 2:44pm
School Website: https://www.bronxdalehs.org
NYCDOE Website: https://www.myschools.nyc/en/schools/high-school/11X508/
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School Leader: Grace White (gwhite13@schools.nyc.gov)
Parent Coordinator: Michelle Cruz (mcruz103@schools.nyc.gov)
Parent Coordinator: Johnniersi Harris (jharris43@schools.nyc.gov)
Respect for All Liaison: Joshua Cuozzo (jcuozzo@schools.nyc.gov)
Sexual Harassment Prevention Liaison: Jessica Flores (jflores16@schools.nyc.gov)
504 Coordinator: Andrew Cloherty (acloherty@schools.nyc.gov)
504 Coordinator: Sean Garvey (sgarvey2@schools.nyc.gov)
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About

Our school fosters a realistic, relevant, and hands-on educational experience for students. We use collaborative approaches that benefit students by teaching them skills they will need beyond high school, such as the ability to work in teams, solve multi-faceted problems, and apply what they learn in various settings. Our class sizes are approximately 26 students per academic course, and advisory sections have an average of 15 students each. We offer an extended school day to provide structured time, individual attention, and other supports students may need to succeed, and have folded tutoring into the school day. Bronxdale helps each child develop the critical-thinking skills and habits of work necessary for success beyond high school. We prioritize Social Emotional Learning, ensuring that all students developing the self-awareness, self-regulation, and interpersonal skills that are vital for school, work, and life success. As an equity focused school, our classes are culturally relevant and responsive, and our school prides ourselves on our inclusiveness and acceptance of the identities of our community members.

Reports: School Budget | PTA Financials | Room Utilization

Teachers with more than 3 years of experience: 90%

Academic Highlights: Tech in every classroom: Google platform; SmartBoard, document camera, and laptops in every room; Coding and Gaming; one to one chromebooks, Arts & Electives: Dance with endorsement; Visual and Graphic Arts; Drama Partnerships with organizations across NYC; Campus Band, College and Career Planning: Institute for Student Achievement partner; dedicated college counselor; internships & WBL, Restorative School & Student Support: advisory; support team; peer mentors; peer mediation; lunch clubs and after-school clubs, community school, SEL, CRSE

Other Features: 10th Grade Seats Available, Career and Technical Education (CTE), College Trips, Community School, Community Service Expected, Dress Code, Extended Day, Financial Literacy Coursework, Health Center, Internships Available, Online Grading System, Orientation, Paid Internships, Saturday Programs, Student Parent Orientation, Summer Bridge, Summer Session, Weekend Programs

School Features:

  • Offers 10th Grade Seats
  • School whose primary location is co-located with another school
  • Guidance Counselors, Social Workers, 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 Pre-Calculus, AP United States History, Chemistry (Advanced Science), Social Studies (College Course [Credited]), World Languages (Advanced World Languages)
Languages Offered
Spanish
Boys PSAL Sports
Baseball, Basketball, Bowling, Football, Indoor Track, Lacrosse, Outdoor Track, Soccer, Tennis, Volleyball
Girls PSAL Sports
Basketball, Bowling, Gymnastics, Indoor Track, Lacrosse, Outdoor Track, Soccer, Softball, Volleyball
PSAL Team
Christopher Columbus Campus
This school is part of a PSAL team comprised of the following schools:
Astor Collegiate Academy (11X299)
Bronxdale High School (11X508)
Collegiate Institute for Math and Science (CIMS) (11X288)
High School of Language and Innovation (11X509)
Pelham Preparatory Academy (11X542)
Other Sports
Cheerleading, Dance, Fitness, Martial Arts, Yoga
Clubs
Peer Group Connection; Youth Court, Umoja Black Student Union
Program Details
Bronxdale High School(Y53A)
Humanities & Interdisciplinary

We are a college prep school that prepares students to think critically and solve problems using an inquiry-based model and centering social emotional learning across our entire school. We have the honor of being selected as a New York Performance Standards Consortium Pilot school. Our instructional approach immerses kids in real-world and relevant problems across courses so that the learn the relevant skills to be successful in a 21st century world.

10th Grade seats available

Method:
Requirement:
Students are randomly selected
Priority:
  • (Group 1) Bronx students or residents
  • (Group 2) New York City residents

Applicant Analysis
2023-242022-23
GE applicants/seats:184 / 95 (1.94)253 / 80 (3.16)
SWD applicants/seats:73 / 19 (3.84)52 / 25 (2.08)
Rank Avg: 5.91
OffersOffers - Waitlist
School Student & Admissions Statistics
School Year
2024-25
2023-24
2022-23
Total Students Across All Grades
388
360
374
    Grade 12 Students
90
72
90
    Grade 11 Students
72
75
83
    Grade 10 Students
101
101
104
    Grade 9 Students
125
112
97
Avg. Class Size
21.0
17.9
18.2
Pupil-Teacher Ratio
9.9
8.8
9.2
Safety Comp. / Susp. / NYPD
16 / 0 / 0
35 / 16 / 1
29 / 20 / 1
Attendance %
88%
87%
Graduation %
75%
84%
College %
59%
49%
Total Applicants / Seats
Total Offers
1,828 (267) / 129
190
1,839 (311) / 112
162
Survey Summary & Data (2024-25)
Student Responses 85% responded
Academic Rigor 
  75.50%
Academic Engagement 
  66.27%
Safety 
  74.63%
Bully Prevention 
  67.63%
Inclusivity 
  83.45%
Mental Support 
  74.63%
Environment 
  65.36%
Post-School Support 
  78.60%
Teacher Responses 93% responded
Academic Rigor 
  83.50%
School Satisfaction 
  96.00%
Student Behavior 
  69.78%
Student Support 
  94.07%
School Leadership 
  95.27%
Instructional Clarity 
  90.00%
Instructional Development 
  91.67%
Post-School Support 
  96.67%
Family Responses 39% responded
Education 
  93.00%
Teacher Support 
  89.83%
Safety 
  92.67%
School Community 
  67.00%
School Leadership 
  89.60%
Post-School Support 
  90.50%
IEP Support 
  97.67%

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. %
  76.70%
CC Regents
  53
Non-CC Regents
  54
Impact Score
  0.28
Performance Score
  0.37
College Aptitude
CCR
  32.30%
SAT Math
  411
SAT R/W
  432
Postsecondary
2-Year College 15.80%
4-Year College 47.40%
Other Postsecondary 3.20%
Unknown 33.60%

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 51.80%
Female 48.20%
English Language Learners:
  8.00%
Students with Disabilities:
  24.50%
Economic Need Index: 
  86.00%
Student Ethnicity:
Asian 4.60%
Black 27.80%
Hispanic 59.80%
White 6.70%
Other 1.10%
Teacher Ethnicity:
Black 19.50%
Hispanic 19.50%
White 53.70%
Other 7.30%
IEP Statistics (2023-24)
IEP Services
Students with IEPs
  25.60%
Students with SETSS
  0.30%
Students with ICT
  20.30%
Students with SC
  0.00%
Has all programs
  99.00%
Has all services
  96.00%
IEP Student Performance
Regents English
  68
Regents Gl. Hist.
  64
Regents US Hist.
  59
Regents Algebra I
  50
Regents Living Env.
  48
4-Year Grad. Rate
  73.7
IEP Movement
Excellent
IEP Support 
  97.67%
Special Education Programs & Services (2024-25)
ProgramFully ReceivingPartially ReceivingNot Receiving
Integrated Co-Teaching Services88 (100%)0 (0%)0 (0%)
ServiceFully ReceivingPartially ReceivingNot Receiving
Counseling Services>5 (98%)N/A (N/A)<=5 (2%)
Hearing Education Services<=5 (100%)N/A (N/A)0 (0%)
Occupational Therapy16 (100%)N/A (N/A)0 (0%)
Speech-Language Therapy>5 (98%)N/A (N/A)<=5 (2%)
TransportationNumber Receiving
Curb to School19 (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)
Regents English
  59
Regents Gl. Hist.
  56
Regents Algebra I
  51
Regents Living Env.
  51
4-Year Grad. Rate
  54.5
ELL Progress
  36
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