Bronx Aerospace High School

The school lacks published state test score data, making direct academic comparisons difficult. However, the district averages (56.7% ELA and 55.6% math proficiency) give context: this is a district where even average performance means a majority of students are not yet meeting grade-level standards. What we can say: with only 171 students across four grades and an average class size matching the district average (23.8), the school has the small scale that often allows for more personalized attention — but families should understand they're choosing based on the aerospace theme and survey satisfaction rather than demonstrated test-score growth.

The survey numbers tell a striking story: parents are exceptionally happy (93% satisfaction, 95% trust in both teachers and the principal), and teachers report near-universal belief in instruction quality (95%). But there's a meaningful gap in how teachers view leadership — teacher-principal trust sits at 72%, notably lower than the parent-side numbers, while teacher collegial trust is stronger at 85%. This could reflect typical tension between front-line educators and administration, or it may hint at specific leadership dynamics. On discipline, the school reports zero suspensions — a sharp contrast to the district average of 0.49%, suggesting either very different behavior patterns or very different disciplinary approaches. Attendance data shows the school tracking almost exactly at the district average (91.2%), meaning chronic absenteeism is roughly on par with other District 11 schools.

The student body is predominantly Hispanic (56%) and Black (36%), with tiny Asian (3%) and White (4%) populations — reflecting the neighborhood's demographics. A quarter of students have IEPs, and the economic need index of 84.8% means nearly every student qualifies for free lunch. The diversity index of 55% places it in the middle range. This is a high-need, working-class student population in a school that feels small enough (171 students total) that families likely know each other — which may explain the extraordinary 86% family survey response rate, far above typical rates.

Williamsbridge-Olinville is a solidly working-class Bronx neighborhood with a stability score of 85 (very high) but a safety score of only 18 — notably below average. Transit access is moderate (41), and the family density score of 65 reflects a community where households with children (14.1%) mix with a significant senior population. Education orientation scores 43, suggesting moderate but not intense academic pressure. The area's median home value ($518k) and homeownership rate (31%) indicate a neighborhood of renters and modest homeowners rather than a wealth stronghold. Lead exposure (15.2% elevated rate) and asthma rates (75.5 per 1,000) are health concerns worth noting for families with respiratory issues.

The school sits near East Gun Hill Road in a transit-accessible part of the Bronx. Families from other parts of District 11 or the broader Bronx should expect commute times typical of Bronx secondary schools — reasonable by subway or bus but not walkable from most neighborhoods.