Astor Collegiate Academy

School-level proficiency scores aren't reported in this dataset, so it's hard to benchmark academics directly. What is visible is breadth: AP courses, a dedicated STEM track, world languages in Italian and Spanish, and ELL support for the many students who need it. Class size of 23.8 matches the district average exactly — neither intimate nor overcrowded. The 100/100 program richness score is rare for a Bronx high school, signaling a catalog that goes well beyond the minimum.

Zero suspensions is the headline number here, well below the district average of roughly 0.49% — that's a real climate marker for a high school, where discipline issues are common. Teachers rate instruction quality at 100%, above the district average of 92.4%, suggesting a faculty that feels well-supported in the classroom. There's a modest trust gap worth noting: parent-principal trust sits at 94% while teacher-principal trust is 84%, meaning families and staff don't fully agree on how leadership is running the school. Parent satisfaction at 90% is a tick below the district average of 93%, though the family survey response rate was only 17% (66 families), so the parent perspective reflects a small subset of the community.

The student body is 46% Hispanic, 27% Black, 15% White, 9% Asian, and 1% multi-racial or Native American — with a diversity index of 73%, this is one of the more racially integrated high schools in the borough. The economic need index of 77.9 means roughly four out of five students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, pointing to a predominantly working-class enrollment. 22% of students have IEPs, a meaningfully higher share than the citywide average, suggesting the school serves a notable population of students with disabilities.

Allerton is a working-class Bronx neighborhood where the median household income hovers around $46,623 and the poverty rate sits just under 25%. About 15.5% of households include children, and roughly 20.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. Homeownership is around 16%, with median home values near $535,000 — modest by city standards but reflective of a community where long-time owners have seen rising equity. The area reads as settled and residential, not transient.

Three subway options are within walking distance: Pelham Pkwy on the 5 line (about a 7-minute walk), Morris Park on the 5 (about a 9-minute walk), and Pelham Pkwy on the 2/5 (about a 9-minute walk). The residential streets also make car drop-offs straightforward.