Bronx Center for Science and Mathematics (09X260)

1363 Fulton Avenue, Bronx, NY 10456, Bronx
Phone: 718-992-7089
Hours: 08:15am - 02:35pm
School Website: https://www.bronxcenter.nyc/
NYCDOE Website: https://www.myschools.nyc/en/schools/high-school/09X260/
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School Leader: Young Kim (ykim9@schools.nyc.gov)
Parent Coordinator: Yajaira Perez (yperez35@schools.nyc.gov)
Respect for All Liaison: Alexy Ferreira (aferreira@schools.nyc.gov)
Sexual Harassment Prevention Liaison: Darlene Post (dpost3@schools.nyc.gov)
504 Coordinator: Amanda Gregov (agregov@schools.nyc.gov)
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About

The Bronx Center for Science & Mathematics (BCSM) is a public 9-12 school, committed to providing a superior educational experience to public school children integrating technology across the curriculum. We provide a range of services to meet students' emotional, intellectual, and social needs and support structures linking faculty, students, and parents. The foundation of our school rests on Seven Core Virtues: Respect, Integrity, Honor, Excellence, Commitment, Perseverance, and Service. We also provide various academic and enrichment programs, including science research, robotics, mentoring, internships and experiential learning trips through different abroad programs. We are part of the Career Readiness, SYEP and Modern Youth Apprenticeship (CRMYA) programs, which helps us support career readiness for all our students. We have courses that help our ninth and tenth graders explore their career interests and develop readiness skills. Our students can apply for apprenticeships in science, technology, the arts, finance, and business, which allows them to earn and learn while in high school. BCSM is also committed to equity and access for our students and their families. Our school community actively fosters restorative and inclusive spaces that center relationships, ensures all voices are heard, and views discipline as an opportunity for learning. We are part of the Career Readiness and Modern Youth Apprenticeship (CRMYA) pilot, which helps us support career readiness for all our students. We have courses that help our ninth and tenth graders explore their career interests and develop readiness skills. Our students can apply for apprenticeships in tech, finance, and business, which allows them to earn and learn while in high school.

Reports: School Budget | PTA Financials | Room Utilization

Teachers with more than 3 years of experience: 80%

Academic Highlights: Career Readiness & Modern Youth Apprenticeship (CRMYA) School, Language Courses Available, Advanced Placement Courses Available

Other Features: CRMYA School, Dress Code, Expert College and Career Advisor On Staff, Extended Day Program, Financial Literacy Coursework, Online Grading System, Orientation, Paid Apprenticeships, Paid Internships, 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 Computer Science Principles, AP English Literature and Composition, AP Environmental Science, AP Pre-Calculus, AP Spanish Language and Culture, AP United States History, Calculus (Advanced Math), Chemistry (Advanced Science), Physics (Advanced Science), World Languages (Advanced World Languages)
Languages Offered
Spanish
Diploma Endorsements
NYS Seal of Biliteracy
Boys PSAL Sports
Baseball, Basketball, Soccer
Girls PSAL Sports
Badminton, Basketball, Soccer, Softball, Volleyball
Co-ed PSAL Sports
Stunt
PSAL Team
Morrisania Educational Campus
This school is part of a PSAL team comprised of the following schools:
Bronx Center for Science and Mathematics (09X260)
Eximius College Preparatory Academy: A College Board School (09X250)
Other Sports
Badminton, Baseball, Basketball
Clubs
Anime Club, Art Club, Chess Club, Crafting Club, Crochet Club, GSA, Model UN, Music Club, NHS, Photography Club, Ping Pong, Robotics, Theatre, Yearbook
Art
Bronx Center for Science and Mathematics strives to provide a theater arts program that serves all of our scholars. We have outside partnerships that provide our students with ample theater arts resources.
Programs
Bronx Center for Science and Mathematics(X05R)
Science & Math

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
2023-242022-232021-22
GE applicants/seats:551 / 86 (6.41)660 / 86 (7.67)766 / 84 (9.12)
SWD applicants/seats:70 / 22 (3.18)88 / 22 (4.00)79 / 24 (3.29)
Rank Avg: 5.71
OffersOffers - WaitlistOffers
School Student & Admissions Statistics
School Year
2023-24
2022-23
2021-22
Total Students Across All Grades
381
388
403
    Grade 12 Students
85
82
90
    Grade 11 Students
91
87
111
    Grade 10 Students
105
93
108
    Grade 9 Students
100
126
94
Avg. Class Size
19.7
19.2
Safety Comp. / Susp. / NYPD
<5 / 8 / 4
<5 / 0 / 1
0 / 0 / 1
Attendance %
88%
87%
85%
Graduation %
95%
92%
95%
College %
78%
78%
72%
Total Applicants / Seats
Total Offers
2,530 (621) / 108
201
2,611 (747) / 108
185
2,885 / 108
162
Survey Summary & Data (2023-24)
Student Responses
Academic Rigor 
  81.00%
Academic Engagement 
  75.08%
Safety 
  75.88%
Bully Prevention 
  66.50%
Inclusivity 
  89.70%
Mental Support 
  78.22%
Environment 
  69.00%
Post-School Support 
  86.78%
Teacher Responses
Academic Rigor 
  82.20%
School Satisfaction 
  91.42%
Student Behavior 
  62.25%
Student Support 
  89.81%
School Leadership 
  76.31%
Instructional Clarity 
  79.00%
Instructional Development 
  90.96%
Post-School Support 
  99.20%
Family Responses
Education 
  94.89%
Teacher Support 
  89.00%
Safety 
  93.67%
School Community 
  78.11%
School Leadership 
  93.38%
Post-School Support 
  91.00%
IEP Support 
  95.67%

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. %
  95.80%
CC Regents
  68
Non-CC Regents
  71
Impact Score
  0.73
Performance Score
  0.67
College Aptitude
CCR
  53.10%
SAT Math
  467
SAT R/W
  448
Postsecondary
2-Year College 28.30%
4-Year College 56.50%
Other Postsecondary 1.10%
Unknown 14.10%

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 58.00%
Female 42.00%
English Language Learners:
  6.80%
Students with Disabilities:
  23.60%
Economic Need Index: 
  89.20%
Student Ethnicity:
Asian 6.80%
Black 29.90%
Hispanic 59.80%
White 2.40%
Other 1.10%
Teacher Ethnicity:
Black 20.00%
Hispanic 20.00%
White 50.00%
Other 10.00%
IEP Statistics (2023-24)
IEP Services
Students with IEPs
  24.10%
Students with SETSS
  0.00%
Students with ICT
  15.70%
Students with SC
  3.40%
Has all programs
  97.00%
Has all services
  94.00%
IEP Student Performance
Regents English
  65
Regents Gl. Hist.
  69
Regents US Hist.
  59
Regents Algebra I
  59
Regents Living Env.
  62
4-Year Grad. Rate
  94.7
IEP Movement
Fair
IEP Support 
  95.67%
Special Education Programs & Services (2024-25)
ProgramFully ReceivingPartially ReceivingNot Receiving
Integrated Co-Teaching Services77 (99%)<=5 (?)<=5 (?)
SETSS<=5 (100%)0 (0%)0 (0%)
Special Class21 (91%)<=5 (?)<=5 (?)
ServiceFully ReceivingPartially ReceivingNot Receiving
Counseling Services>5 (93%)N/A (N/A)<=5 (7%)
Occupational Therapy0 (0%)N/A (N/A)<=5 (100%)
Speech-Language Therapy50 (100%)N/A (N/A)0 (0%)
Speech-Language Therapy Bilingual<=5 (100%)0 (0%)0 (0%)
Vision Education Services<=5 (100%)N/A (N/A)0 (0%)
TransportationNumber Receiving
Curb to School18 (90%)
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 Algebra I
  60
Regents Living Env.
  64
4-Year Grad. Rate
  100
ELL Progress
  56
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