Bronx School of Law and Finance (10X284)

99 Terrace View Avenue, Bronx, NY 10463, Bronx
Phone: 718-561-0113
Hours: 8:05am - 2:20pm
School Website: https://www.instagram.com/bxslf03/?hl=en
NYCDOE Website: https://www.myschools.nyc/en/schools/high-school/10X284/
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School Leader: Jessica Goring (jgoring@schools.nyc.gov)
Parent Coordinator: Rosa Rodriguez (rrodriguez130@schools.nyc.gov)
Respect for All Liaison: Aura Burgos (aburgos2@schools.nyc.gov)
Sexual Harassment Prevention Liaison: Barbara Polly (bpolly@schools.nyc.gov)
504 Coordinator: Tyrone Iton (titon@schools.nyc.gov)
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About

We are a school that many know by word of mouth. We enroll siblings, cousins, neighbors, and friends, and we are known for being welcoming and loving. We have a rigorous instructional program, and students select a major in either Law or in Finance. Come visit our Trading Floor or our model Court Room and follow our Instagram page at bxlsf_03 to learn more! As a Future Ready school, the mission of the Bronx School of Law and Finance is to provide students with the necessary skills to pursue employment and/or higher education through the introduction to careers in law and finance"

Reports: School Budget | PTA Financials | Room Utilization

Teachers with more than 3 years of experience: 88%

Academic Highlights: Finance courses (Business Management, Accounting, Financial Planning I and II, Financial Services I and II), Law classes (Criminology, Criminal Justice, Constitutional Law, Trial Practice and Procedures, Forensics), College Now classes with Lehman College, FutureReadyNYC: Business & Finance (Business Operations)

Other Features: 10th Grade Seats Available, Career and Technical Education (CTE), College Courses Offered, College Courses On Site, College Trips, Computer Science Coursework, Early College, Expert College and Career Advisor On Staff, Financial Literacy Coursework, FutureReadyNYC School, Health Center, Internships, Online Grading System, Paid Internships, Program(s) with 1 GE Applicant Per Seat, Program(s) with 1 SWD Applicant Per Seat, Summer Bridge

School Features:

  • Offers 10th Grade Seats
  • 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 English Literature and Composition, AP Spanish Language and Culture, AP Statistics, AP United States History, Calculus (Advanced Placement), Chemistry (Advanced Science), ELA (College Course [Credited]), Math (College Course [Credited]), Other (College Course [Credited])...[more]
Course List
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Languages Offered
Latin, Spanish
Diploma Endorsements
NYS Seal of Biliteracy
Boys PSAL Sports
Baseball, Basketball, Cross Country, Football, Indoor Track, Outdoor Track, Soccer, Volleyball
Girls PSAL Sports
Basketball, Cross Country, Flag Football, Golf, Handball, Indoor Track, Outdoor Track, Soccer, Softball, Tennis, Volleyball
Co-ed PSAL Sports
Golf, Stunt
PSAL Team
John F. Kennedy Campus
This school is part of a PSAL team comprised of the following schools:
Bronx Engineering and Technology Academy (10X213)
Bronx School of Law and Finance (10X284)
Bronx Theatre High School (10X546)
Marble Hill High School for International Studies (10X477)
Other Sports
Bowling, Cheerleading, Cross Country, Flag Football, Golf, Gymnastics, Running, Soccer, Track
Clubs
BIWOCA, Bracelet Making Club, Chess Club, Crochet Club, Dance Club, Edible Art, Explorers Club, Gaming Club, Homework Help, Mock Trial...[more]
Art Courses
Art History, Digital Media Arts, General Visual Arts, Traditional and Studio Art
Arts Summary
Our school relies on the talents and interests of our teachers for our arts provisions as well as our work with Manhattan School of Music. This year Manhattan School of Music provided one-on-one vocal coaching for six students and is giving one additional student a free summer class of her choice. Additionally, we offer art history, filmmaking, documentary art, and the ever-popular crocheting. We We also utilized a grant to bring dance to our school, which was very popular, took students to see several plays, on and off Broadway and hosted a string of movies as part of our community building.
Programs
Bronx School of Law and Finance(X28A)
Law & Government

Students will be exposed to law and finance for their first two years. Students will select a major course of study for junior and senior years.

10th Grade seats available

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:61 / 78 (0.78)42 / 103 (0.41)
SWD applicants/seats:12 / 21 (0.57)16 / 27 (0.59)
Rank Avg: 6.06
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
332
334
343
    Grade 12 Students
87
72
86
    Grade 11 Students
88
84
71
    Grade 10 Students
92
91
92
    Grade 9 Students
65
87
94
Avg. Class Size
24.9
23.4
20.5
Pupil-Teacher Ratio
14.3
12.5
13.3
Safety Comp. / Susp. / NYPD
0 / 0 / 0
<5 / 19 / 2
<5 / 8 / 2
Attendance %
83%
83%
Graduation %
84%
84%
College %
46%
48%
Total Applicants / Seats
Total Offers
706 (73) / 99
73
558 (58) / 130
0
493 (79) / 130
0
Survey Summary & Data (2024-25)
Student Responses 58% responded
Academic Rigor 
  71.33%
Academic Engagement 
  64.27%
Safety 
  76.13%
Bully Prevention 
  72.88%
Inclusivity 
  81.09%
Mental Support 
  70.63%
Environment 
  69.71%
Post-School Support 
  85.60%
Teacher Responses 62% responded
Academic Rigor 
  84.00%
School Satisfaction 
  96.88%
Student Behavior 
  80.67%
Student Support 
  97.93%
School Leadership 
  98.80%
Instructional Clarity 
  97.40%
Instructional Development 
  91.50%
Post-School Support 
  100.00%
Family Responses 54% responded
Education 
  97.13%
Teacher Support 
  93.33%
Safety 
  97.67%
School Community 
  73.13%
School Leadership 
  95.80%
Post-School Support 
  97.00%
IEP Support 
  98.67%

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. %
  84.00%
CC Regents
  58
Non-CC Regents
  58
Impact Score
  0.49
Performance Score
  0.44
College Aptitude
CCR
  29.50%
SAT Math
  397
SAT R/W
  405
Postsecondary
2-Year College 24.20%
4-Year College 42.90%
Unknown 32.90%

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 51.20%
Female 48.80%
English Language Learners:
  16.30%
Students with Disabilities:
  16.90%
Economic Need Index: 
  0.00%
Student Ethnicity:
Asian 2.40%
Black 22.00%
Hispanic 72.30%
White 2.10%
Other 1.20%
Teacher Ethnicity:
Hispanic 33.30%
White 40.70%
Other 26.00%
IEP Statistics (2023-24)
IEP Services
Students with IEPs
  19.20%
Students with SETSS
  0.90%
Students with ICT
  11.10%
Students with SC
  3.00%
Has all programs
  85.00%
Has some programs
  15.00%
Has no programs
  0.00%
Has all services
  88.00%
Has some services
  0.00%
Has no services
  13.00%
IEP Student Performance
Regents English
  58
Regents Gl. Hist.
  48
Regents Living Env.
  44
4-Year Grad. Rate
  60
IEP Movement
Needs Improvement
IEP Support 
  98.67%
Special Education Programs & Services (2024-25)
ProgramFully ReceivingPartially ReceivingNot Receiving
Integrated Co-Teaching Services36 (82%)8 (18%)0 (0%)
SETSS0 (0%)<=5 (100%)0 (0%)
Special Class8 (100%)0 (0%)0 (0%)
ServiceFully ReceivingPartially ReceivingNot Receiving
Counseling Services>5 (89%)N/A (N/A)<=5 (11%)
Counseling Services Bilingual0 (0%)0 (0%)<=5 (100%)
Hearing Education Services<=5 (100%)N/A (N/A)0 (0%)
Speech-Language Therapy>5 (95%)N/A (N/A)<=5 (5%)
TransportationNumber Receiving
Curb to School6 (75%)
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
  49
Regents Gl. Hist.
  55
Regents Algebra I
  59
Regents Living Env.
  50
4-Year Grad. Rate
  64.3
ELL Progress
  58
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