Bronx High School of Science, The (10X445)

75 West 205 Street, Bronx, NY 10468, Bronx
Phone: 718-817-7700
Email: golanc@bxscience.edu
Hours: 8:00am - 3:45pm
Principal: Marian Hoyle
School Website: https://bxscience.edu
NYCDOE Website: https://www.myschools.nyc/en/schools/high-school/41930
Quality Snapshot: https://tools.nycenet.edu/snapshot/2022/10X445/HS/
Subway: 4 to Mosholu Parkway; B, D to Bedford Park Blvd
Bus: Bx1, Bx10, Bx16, Bx2, Bx22, Bx25, Bx26, Bx28, Bx3, BxM3, BxM4
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The Bronx High School of Science educates an academically gifted community of learners through a rigorous STEM curriculum. All academic disciplines are taught through the lens of inquiry to emphasize critical thinking and problem solving. The school cultivates a diverse community of lifelong learners who discover their passions through a collaborative and supportive network of students, educators and alumni. Drawing upon a long tradition of academic success, the Bronx High School of Science prepares students to flourish in the best colleges and universities, creating leaders and visionaries of the future. Included among the school's alumni are eight Nobel Prize winners and six Pulitzer Prize winners.

School Features:

  • Specialized School
  • Offers 10th Grade Seats

AP Courses, Languages & Sports
AP Courses
Algebra II (Advanced Math), AP Art History, AP Biology, AP Calculus AB, AP Calculus BC, AP Chemistry, AP Chinese Language and Culture, AP Comparative Government and Politics, AP Computer Science A, AP English Language and Composition, AP English Literature and Composition, AP European History, AP French Language and Culture, AP Human Geography, AP Italian Language and Culture, AP Latin, AP Macroeconomics, AP Microeconomics, AP Physics 1, AP Physics 2, AP Physics C: Mechanics, AP Spanish Language and Culture, AP Statistics, AP United States Government and Politics, AP United States History, AP World History: Modern, Biology (College Course [Credited]), Biology (College Course [Uncredited]), Calculus (College Course [Uncredited]), Chemistry (Advanced Science), Comp Sci/Math Tech (College Course [Uncredited]), Econ/Gov (Advanced Placement), Math (College Course [Uncredited]), Physics (Advanced Science), Physics (College Course [Uncredited]), Science (College Course [Credited]), World Languages (Advanced World Languages)
Boys PSAL Sports
Badminton, Baseball, Basketball, Bowling, Cross Country, Fencing, Gymnastics, Handball, Indoor Track, Lacrosse, Outdoor Track, Soccer, Swimming, Table Tennis, Tennis, Volleyball, Wrestling
Girls PSAL Sports
Badminton, Basketball, Bowling, Cross Country, Fencing, Flag Football, Golf, Gymnastics, Handball, Indoor Track, Lacrosse, Outdoor Track, Soccer, Softball, Swimming, Table Tennis, Tennis, Volleyball, Wrestling
Co-ed PSAL Sports
Cricket, Golf
Other Sports
Ultimate Frisbee Team
Activities
Drama (Play/Musical), Mock Trial, Model UN, Robotics (Sciborgs/FeMaidens), S!NG, Speech and Debate, Business Society, DECA, Entrepreneurship Club, Get Your Life Together Club (GYLT), Investment Society, Pre-Medical Society, East Asian Entertainment Club, Filipino Culture Club, French Culture Club, Hindi Cinema Club, Japanese Culture Club, Italian Club, Jewish Student Union, Muslim Students' Association, Latin Club, Lunar New Year Productions, Martial Arts Culture Club, NASHA of Culture, Seekers Christian Fellowship, Vivo Latino, World Culture Cooking Club, E-Sports Club, Chess Club, Dungeons and Dragons, A Cappella Club, Bronx Science Fashion Show, Chamber Music, Crafts for Humanity, DIY Club, Edible Arts, Film Production Club, Jazz Club, Starving Artists Society, Painting Club, Dynamo Literary Magazine, Exposition, Journal of Biology (JOB), Astronomy Club, BioEthics, Bronx Science Hackers, Science Olympiad, Machine Learning Club, Amnesty International, Best Buddies Bronx Science, Current Events Forum, Gay Straight Alliance/ Gender Sexuality Alliance, Helping out NYC's Youth, Key Club, LEAP (League of Environmental and Animal Protection) Club, Mental Health Association, National Organization for Women, Red Cross Club, Unicef
Electives
Programs
The Bronx High School of Science(X89S)
Science & Math

Admission to this Specialized High School is based solely on the score obtained on the Specialized High Schools Admission Test (SHSAT). Students should speak to their school counselors in the Fall to register for the SHSAT.

Method:
Requirement:
Offers are made based on Specialized High Schools Admissions Test (SHSAT) score.
Priority:
  • (Group 1) Open to New York City residents who take the Specialized High Schools Admissions Test (SHSAT)
Student & Admissions Statistics
School Year
2022-23
2021-22
Total Students Across All Grades
2,949
2,983
    Grade 12 Students
728
731
    Grade 11 Students
721
738
    Grade 10 Students
764
731
    Grade 9 Students
736
783
Avg. Class Size
31.2
Complaints / Suspensions
36 / 14
19 / 7
Attendance %
96%
95%
Graduation %
99%
100%
College %
97%
95%
SHSAT Cutoff Score
521
524
Total Applicants / Seats
Total Offers
14,231 / 723
731
15,356 / 0
722
The Bronx High School of Science (X89S)
Applicants / Seats:

19,396 / 748 (25.93)
Survey Summary & Data (2022-23)
Student Responses - 88% responded
Academic Rigor 
  87.43%
Academic Engagement 
  64.25%
Safety 
  86.56%
Bully Prevention 
  82.00%
Inclusivity 
  90.10%
Mental Support 
  69.10%
Environment 
  70.73%
Post-School Support 
  79.33%
Teacher Responses - 69% responded
Academic Rigor 
  93.33%
School Satisfaction 
  96.17%
Student Behavior 
  84.78%
Student Support 
  90.67%
School Leadership 
  93.67%
Instructional Clarity 
  88.80%
Instructional Development 
  86.82%
Post-School Support 
  92.50%
Family Responses - 31% responded
Education 
  95.00%
Teacher Support 
  83.67%
Safety 
  96.00%
School Community 
  87.67%
School Leadership 
  96.09%
Post-School Support 
  96.50%

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 (2022-23)
Academic Proficiency
4-Year Grad. %
  99.20%
Avg. CC Regents Score
  89
Avg. Non-CC Regents Score
  76
College Aptitude
CCPC Index
  99.70%
Avg. ACT English Score
  32
Avg. ACT Math Score
  32
Avg. ACT Reading Score
  32
Avg. ACT Science Score
  31
Avg. SAT Math Score
  742
Avg. SAT Read/Write Score
  709
Postsecondary
2-Year College 0.10%
4-Year College 90.60%
Other Postsecondary 0.10%
Unknown 9.20%

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 (2022-23)
Student Population:
Male 53.70%
Female 46.20%
Other 0.10%
English Language Learners:
  0.00%
Students with IEPs:
  2.10%
Economic Need Index: 
  44.20%
Student Ethnicity:
Asian 60.70%
Black 4.50%
Hispanic 8.80%
White 21.10%
Other 4.90%
Teacher Ethnicity:
Asian 17.10%
Black 3.60%
Hispanic 9.30%
White 65.00%
Other 5.00%

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

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