Bronx High School for Medical Science (09X413)

240 East 172 Street, Bronx, NY 10457, Bronx
Phone: 718-410-4040
Hours: 8:30am - 2:40pm
School Website: https://www.bxmedsci.com
NYCDOE Website: https://www.myschools.nyc/en/schools/high-school/09X413/
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School Leader: Sarah Lenihan (slenihan@schools.nyc.gov)
School Leader: Principal;Wendy Mercedes (wmerced2@schools.nyc.gov)
Parent Coordinator: Sandra Restrepo (srestrepo4@schools.nyc.gov)
Parent Coordinator: Sandra Restrepo (srestrepo4@schools.nyc.gov)
Respect for All Liaison: Antonio Melendez (amelendez@schools.nyc.gov)
Sexual Harassment Prevention Liaison: Joseph Burgos (jburgos10@schools.nyc.gov)
504 Coordinator: Ana Herrera (aherrera6@schools.nyc.gov)
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Overview
AI Summary
The Bronx High School for Medical Science (BHSMS) is a well-established 6-12 Screened school with a highly specialized focus on preparing students for careers in medical science, health, or research. The course offerings embed science and mathematics into all curricular areas and feature a FutureReadyNYC: Healthcare (Pre-Nursing) pathway. This program [more]
Academic Score
  53.77%
Survey Score
  76.87%
About & Events

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 [more]

Reports: School Budget | PTA Financials | Room Utilization

Teachers with more than 3 years of experience: 78%

Academic Highlights: FutureReady NYC: Healthcare (Pre-Nursing), Dual Credit Courses: National Education Equity Partner, STEM Partnership (Google Internship), Diploma Endorsements: NYS Seal of Biliteracy, Civic Readiness, Advanced Placement Courses: AP Biology, AP English Literature and Language, AP Spanish, Language Courses Available (Spanish)

Other Features: 10th Grade Seats Available, College Courses Offered, College Courses onsite, College Trips, Dress Code, Expert College and Career Advisor On Staff, Financial Literacy Coursework, Free After School Program, FutureReadyNYC School, Health Center, Internships, LYFE (Living For The Young Family Through Education), Online Grading System, Paid Internships, Program(s) with 1 SWD [more]

School Features:

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

Upcoming Events

AP Courses, Languages, Sports, Art
AP Courses
Algebra II (Advanced Math), AP Biology, AP English Literature and Composition, AP Spanish Language and Culture, Calculus (Advanced Math), Chemistry (Advanced Science), Comp Sci/Math Tech (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
Diploma Endorsements
NYS Seal of Biliteracy
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
PSAL Team
Taft Educational Campus
This school is part of a PSAL team comprised of the following schools:
Bronx Collegiate Academy (09X227)
Bronx High School for Medical Science (09X413)
Bronx High School of Business (09X412)
Dreamyard Preparatory School (09X329)
New Directions Secondary School (09X350)
Other Sports
Baseball, Basketball, Bowling, Flag Football, Soccer, Softball, Track, Volleyball, Wrestling
Clubs
art, Clubs such as yearbook, film, Gender Sexuality Alliance (GSA), ping pong, robotics, soccer
Art Courses
Chorus/Singing, Exploring Music, Theater Making/Performance, Traditional and Studio Art
Arts Summary
Bronx High School for Medical Science serves grades six through twelve and adheres to the New York State Education Department mandates for all high school diplomas that require students to earn two credit in the arts. All middle school students and upperclassmen in high school earn their arts appreciation credits [more]
Programs & Offers
Medical and Health Sciences(X56A)
Health Professions

At the BHSMS our focus is to graduate well-rounded students who have a passion to work in the medical field. We provide opportunities for our students to learn about the multitude of careers in the field as well as hands on experience through our Future Ready program.

10th Grade seats available

Method:
Requirement:
Students are admitted based on their course grades
Priority:
  • (Group 1) Continuing 8th graders
  • (Group 2) Bronx students or residents
  • (Group 3) New York City residents

Applicant Analysis
2024-252023-24
GE applicants/seats:140 / 71 (1.97)150 / 71 (2.11)
SWD applicants/seats:11 / 19 (0.58)28 / 19 (1.47)
Rank Avg: 6.515.98
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
259
260
282
    Grade 12 Students
40
58
72
    Grade 11 Students
49
45
74
    Grade 10 Students
80
64
65
    Grade 9 Students
90
93
71
Avg. Class Size
18.0
20.3
18.4
Pupil-Teacher Ratio
9.3
10.9
11.2
Safety Comp. / Susp. / NYPD
0 / 0 / 0
0 / 6 / 2
0 / 15 / 2
Attendance %
91%
90%
Graduation %
86%
93%
College %
83%
76%
Total Applicants / Seats
Total Offers
1,192 (151) / 90
-1
1,104 (178) / 90
170
939 (172) / 81
154

This data was gathered from various NYC DOE reports: https://infohub.nyced.org/reports/students-and-schools/school-quality/information-and-data-overview

Survey Summary & Data (2024-25)
Student Responses 97% responded
Academic Rigor 
  70.00%
Academic Engagement 
  58.73%
Safety 
  62.25%
Bully Prevention 
  56.13%
Inclusivity 
  72.18%
Mental Support 
  65.13%
Environment 
  55.79%
Post-School Support 
  75.17%
Teacher Responses 98% responded
Academic Rigor 
  88.50%
School Satisfaction 
  79.38%
Student Behavior 
  64.22%
Student Support 
  90.87%
School Leadership 
  90.47%
Instructional Clarity 
  86.60%
Instructional Development 
  84.39%
Post-School Support 
  94.50%
Family Responses 14% responded
Education 
  85.50%
Teacher Support 
  88.17%
Safety 
  82.67%
School Community 
  68.63%
School Leadership 
  83.90%
Post-School Support 
  88.00%
IEP Support 
  82.67%

Note: Yellow bars indicate city-wide averages for the associated category

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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. %
  86.80%
CC Regents
  65
Non-CC Regents
  65
Impact Score
  0.65
Performance Score
  0.57
College Aptitude
CCR
  38.10%
SAT Math
  411
SAT R/W
  430
Postsecondary
2-Year College 19.50%
4-Year College 58.50%
Unknown 22.00%

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 46.10%
Female 53.90%
English Language Learners:
  13.70%
Students with Disabilities:
  27.80%
Economic Need Index: 
  94.60%
Student Ethnicity:
Asian 3.60%
Black 19.10%
Hispanic 74.70%
White 1.00%
Other 1.60%
Teacher Ethnicity:
Black 19.50%
Hispanic 41.50%
White 36.60%
Other 2.40%

This data was gathered from the NYC DOE's demographic snapshots: https://infohub.nyced.org/reports/students-and-schools/school-quality/information-and-data-overview

IEP Statistics (2023-24)
IEP Services
Students with IEPs
  27.70%
Students with SETSS
  0.80%
Students with ICT
  19.20%
Students with SC
  1.50%
Has all programs
  97.00%
Has all services
  100.00%
Has some services
  0.00%
Has no services
  0.00%
IEP Student Performance
Regents English
  67
Regents Gl. Hist.
  62
Regents Algebra I
  58
Regents Living Env.
  58
4-Year Grad. Rate
  69.6
IEP Movement
Excellent
IEP Support 
  82.67%

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

Special Education Programs & Services (2024-25)
ProgramFully ReceivingPartially ReceivingNot Receiving
Integrated Co-Teaching Services70 (97%)<=5 (?)<=5 (?)
Special Class15 (88%)<=5 (?)<=5 (?)
ServiceFully ReceivingPartially ReceivingNot Receiving
Counseling Services>5 (98%)N/A (N/A)<=5 (2%)
Counseling Services Bilingual<=5 (100%)0 (0%)0 (0%)
Hearing Education Services0 (0%)N/A (N/A)<=5 (100%)
Occupational Therapy0 (0%)N/A (N/A)14 (100%)
Speech-Language Therapy58 (100%)N/A (N/A)0 (0%)
Speech-Language Therapy Bilingual7 (88%)<=5 (?)<=5 (?)
TransportationNumber Receiving
Curb to School18 (95%)
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
  57
Regents Living Env.
  54
4-Year Grad. Rate
  87.5
ELL Progress
  36

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

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