Bronx High School of Medical Science

240 East 172nd St, Bronx, NY 10457 | (718) 410-4040
  • Grades: 6-12
  • Student Enrollment: 459
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School Description

School Summary and Highlights
Additional Contact Information
  • Mailing Address: 240 E 172nd St, Bronx, NY 10457
  • Principal or Admin: William Quintana
School Operational Details
  • Title I Eligible

Faculty Details and Student Enrollment

Students and Faculty
  • Total Students Enrolled: 459
  • Total Full Time "Equivalent" Teachers: 26.0
  • Average Student-To-Teacher Ratio: 17.7
Students Gender Breakdown
  • Males: 173 (37.7%)
  • Females: 286 (62.3%)
Student Enrollment Distribution by Race / Ethnicity
Bronx High School of Medical Science Student Race Distribution
  Number Percent
American Indian40.9%
Black19241.8%
Asian327.0%
Hispanic22849.7%
White30.7%
Number of Students Per Grade
Number of Students Per Grade For Bronx High School of Medical Science
  Number Percent
6th Grade439.4%
7th Grade4610.0%
8th Grade5411.8%
9th Grade10122.0%
10th Grade7416.1%
11th Grade6113.3%
12th Grade6113.3%
Ungraded194.1%
Graduate & Dropout Information (2010)
Graduation Rate
School:
82.0%
District:
64.0%
Percent of Graduates Earning a Regents Diploma
School:
81.0%
District:
67.0%
State:
83.0%
Percent of Students That Dropped Out
School:
4.0%
District:
4.0%
State:
3.0%
Public Assistance (2010)
Estimated Percent of Students From Households That Receive Public Assistance: 81-90%
Attendance & Suspensions (2009)
Percent of Students Suspended
School:
4.0%
District:
6.0%
State:
5.0%
Teacher Certification & Qualifications (2010)
Percent of Teachers Without a Valid Teaching Certificate
School:
8.0%
District:
4.0%
Percent of Teachers Out of Certification
School:
12.0%
District:
10.0%
Percent of Classes Taught by Teachers Without Appropriate Certification
School:
12.0%
District:
12.0%
Percent of Core Classes Not Being Taught by Highly Qualified Teachers
School:
9.0%
District:
10.0%
Teacher Experience & Educational Background (2010)
Percent of Teachers with Less Than 3 Years of Experience
School:
8.0%
District:
16.0%
Percent of Teachers with Master's or Ph.D.
School:
35.0%
District:
32.0%
Teacher Turnover Rates (2010)
Turnover Rate For All Teachers
School:
17.0%
District:
21.0%
Turnover Rate For Teachers with Less Than 5 Years of Experience
School:
31.0%
District:
28.0%
Source: NY Department of Education, Source: NCES 2009-2010

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