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Bronx Latin

800 Home Street Bronx, NY 10456
321200011267
800 Home Street
Bronx, NY 10456
Fairmont - Claremont Village
  • Review from InsideSchools.org
  • What’s Special: Latin instruction; high expectations; small class size.
  • The Downside: Students share an overcrowded building with troubled IS 158; no gym class; music program had a rocky start.
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Teacher Data Reports for Bronx Latin

Percent of school’s ratings that were “above average” or “high”

  • Math 25%
    •  About the same as NYC average (25%)
  • English 66%
    •  Much higher than NYC average (25%)

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  • Performance5 Average
  • Satisfaction 7 Above Average
  • Diversity 4 Average
5/9 Key indicators of this school's performance, including test scores and graduation rates. View All Data »
Performance Statistics
SAT Scores<br> 1292 / 2400
Average
Regents English
100%
Above Average
Regents Mathematics
57%
Average
Regents Science
53%
Average
Regents History
71%
Average
6th Grade English 657 / 800
Average
6th Grade Math 670 / 800
Average
7th Grade English 659 / 800
Average
7th Grade Math 681 / 800
Average
8th Grade English 650 / 800
Average
8th Grade Math 674 / 800
Average
8th Grade Science 54 / 100
Below Average
Regents Rate
78%
Above Average
10-Credit Rate
81%
Average
Weighted Diploma Rate 217.6 / 350
Average
Regents Completion 56.8 / 100
Average
College Enrollment Rate 70.0 / 100
Above Average
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More about Bronx Latin

Population 418 students
School Type Secondary
Grades 6th-12th
2012 Progress
Report		 A
Avg. Attendance Rate 91%
Advanced Placement Courses
  • English Literature and Composition
  • Latin: Vergil
Language Classes
  • Latin
  • Spanish
Program Highlights
  • Interdisciplinary course units culminating in a Socratic Seminar
  • Advisory - Career and College Readiness (Roads to Success)
  • College Counseling
  • Math Lab (self-paced online math class)
Cultural & Arts Partners)
  • Salvadori Center
  • Learning through an Expanded Arts Program (LEAP)
Higher Education Partnerships
  • Mercy College
  • Fordham University
Community Organization Partners
  • Kips Bay Boys &amp; Girls Club
Sports
  • Sports Club includes Basketball
  • Soccer
  • Flag Football; Fitness (Boot Camp)
  • Electric Guitar
  • Zumba
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