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Bronx High School of Science

75 West 205 Street Bronx, NY 10468
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75 West 205 Street
Bronx, NY 10468
Jeromes Park
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Mar 15, 5:14 PM
Most Eighth Graders Matched to a High School of Their Choice

By Yasmeen Khan

The computer has spoken and high school matches are out: Of the more than 63,000 eighth graders who applied, 90 percent received a match to one of their choices. Read More »
Are you celebrating your high school choice, or lamenting the match process?
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How much have you spent this year on your child's school or school-related activities?
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Top Response By Layne Julien
A reasonable question to add to the one suggested here is -- how much have your kids' teachers paid out-of-pocket this year for classroom supplies? Maybe it's not an issue … Read More »
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Mar 13, 4:00 AM
Debate of Single-Test Admissions Policy Divides on Access and Race

By Beth Fertig

In just a few days, New York City’s eighth graders will find out which high schools they got into. When it comes to the specialized high schools, chances are good that the students accepted will not reflect the overall student population. "It's the test prep that helps them get in," said a critic of the single-test admissions rule. "Not what they're learning in school." Read More »
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A third New York City student, Danielle Goldman, 17, studied anxiety disorders among young people. Ms. Goldman is a Bronx High School of Science student. My scientific curiosity asks:
Why did Danielle decline to be interrviewed? Was her topic of Teen Angst too sensitive to discuss in a … Read More »

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Mar 08, 5:02 PM
Judge Pushes Hazing Case to April

By Reema Khrais

The lawyer for one of the three high school students facing harassment charges urged the media to give the teens and their families some privacy as the case makes its way through the system. “I appreciate the right of the public to know, but we’re really talking about minors,” he said. “It’ll be hard to ever restore these kids’ reputations.” Read More »
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What's your take on the turnover at Bronx High School of Science?
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Top Response By Lynne Winderbaum
Bronx Science should be one of the jewels of the NYC school system. It is a shame that Valerie Reidy should still be in a leadership position there. After maligning … Read More »
Mar 06, 9:18 AM
Bronx Science Students Debate Hazing Charges

By Reema Khrais

As the hazing scandal at Bronx Science continues to rattle the school, students told SchoolBook that they don't consider bullying a problem but they had heard of incidents among athletes. The school's athletic director and two track coaches were suspended Tuesday. Read More »
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Student Center Oct 12, 2:04 PM
Brooklyn Latin Students Say Diversity Improves School

By Yasmeen Khan

A recent legal complaint charges that the city’s admissions policy to specialized high schools excludes black and Latino students, particularly at Stuyvesant and Bronx Science. What’s it like to attend the specialized high school with the highest percentage of black and Latino students? Students from Brooklyn Latin tell us. Read More »
Should Racial Diversity Be a Goal for Specialized High Schools?
  • Performance9 Above Average
  • Satisfaction 5 Average
  • Diversity 6 Average
9/9 Key indicators of this school's performance, including test scores and graduation rates. View All Data »
Performance Statistics
SAT Scores<br> 1968 / 2400
Above Average
Regents English
100%
Above Average
Regents Mathematics
98%
Above Average
Regents Science
99%
Above Average
Regents History
100%
Above Average
Regents Rate
99%
Above Average
10-Credit Rate
100%
Above Average
Weighted Diploma Rate 285.7 / 350
Above Average
Regents Completion 99.7 / 100
Above Average
College Enrollment Rate 99.9 / 100
Above Average
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More about Bronx High School of Science

Population 3,013 students
School Type High
Grades 9th-12th
2012 Progress
Report		 A
Avg. Attendance Rate 97%
Advanced Placement Courses
  • Art History
  • Biology
  • Calculus AB
  • Calculus BC
  • Chemistry
  • Chinese Language and Culture
  • Computer Science A
  • Computer Science AB
  • Economics: Macro
  • Economics: Micro
  • English Language and Composition
  • English Literature and Composition
  • Environmental Science
  • European History
  • French Language
  • Government and Politics: Comparative
  • Government and Politics: United States
  • Human Geography
  • Japanese Language and Culture
  • Latin: Vergil
  • Music Theory
  • Physics B
  • Physics C: Electricity and Magnetism
  • Physics C: Mechanics
  • Psychology
  • Spanish Language
  • Spanish Literature
  • Statistics
  • Studio Art: 2-D Design
  • Studio Art: Drawing
  • United States History
  • World History
Language Classes
  • Chinese
  • French
  • Hebrew
  • Italian
  • Japanese
  • Korean
  • Latin
  • Modern Greek
  • Spanish
Program Highlights
  • College-level Courses
  • Intel Research Program
  • Holocaust Studies
  • Animal Behavior with the Bronx Zoo
  • Digital Music
  • Speech and Debate
  • Quantitative Analysis
  • Linear Algebra
  • Multivariable Calculus
  • Abnormal Behavior
  • Forensic Science
  • Electronics
  • Genetics
  • Astronomy (planetarium on site)
  • Computer Science Sequence
  • Digital Photography. Please check the course guide available on our website for additional courses.
Artistic Extracurriculars
  • Orchestra
  • Chorus
  • Jazz Band
  • Concert Band
  • Musical and Dramatic Theater Productions
  • Arista
Clubs
  • We have over 80 clubs representing every possible interest and students have opportunities to start new clubs. Please visit our website for a list of clubs
  • www.bxscience.edu (click on Students)
Academic Extracurriculars
  • Speech and Debate Team
  • Mock Trial
  • Math Teams
  • School Newspaper; Biology
  • Physics
  • Math
  • Language
  • English and Social Studies Journals
  • Robotics Teams
  • Yearbook
  • Model UN
Cultural & Arts Partners)
  • ArtsConnection
  • Scholastic Arts and Writing
  • Museum of Modern Art (MoMA)
  • Museum of Jewish Heritage
  • The Jewish Museum
Hospital Partnerships
  • The Hebrew Home for the Aged
Higher Education Partnerships
  • State University of New York (SUNY) Albany
  • Columbia University
  • New York University
  • Rockefeller University
  • Weill Cornell Medical College
  • Hospital for Special Surgery
  • The Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art
  • City University New York (CUNY)
  • Albert Einstein College of Medicine
  • Mount Sinai School of Medicine
  • Fordham University
  • Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center
  • Manhattan College
Non-Profit Opportunities
  • Bronx Zoo
  • Hennessy Family Foundation
Other Partnerships
  • U.S.Department of State
  • New York State Supreme Court
  • The New York City Bar Association
  • New York City School Construction Authority
  • Metropolitan Transit Authority
Financial Institution Partners
  • Credit Suisse
Community Organization Partners
  • Riverdale Young Men/Women Hebrew Association (YMWHA)
  • Kiwanis International
Corporate Partners
  • Akin Gump Strauss Hauer &amp; Feld LLP
  • Con Edison
  • Kepco Inc.
Sports
  • Please visit the Bronx Science Homepage for a list of sports
  • coaches and achievements
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