At a Glance
A small screened high school with exceptional family trust and teacher quality in a working-class Bronx neighborhood
Families seeking a small high school with strong family-school relationships and high teacher quality will thrive here. The screened admissions process attracts academically motivated students, and the 99% parent satisfaction suggests families who value engagement and trust will feel at home. Parents should be comfortable with the neighborhood's safety context and may need to supplement limited sports offerings outside school. Those wanting clear academic outcome data should contact the school directly, as proficiency metrics were not available.
- Zero suspensions — a notable achievement in a district with average suspension rates of 0.63%
- 99% parent satisfaction and 99% parent trust in teachers and principal — exceptional family-school relationships
- 96% teacher instruction quality, significantly above the district average of 88%
- Screened admissions with 207 applicants for 65 seats — demand indicates community value
- Small enrollment of 334 students creates intimate learning environment
- Academic proficiency data not available — parents should request outcome data directly from the school
- Limited sports offerings (only table tennis) — few extracurricular athletics options
- Low teacher survey response rate (35 responses) may make teacher climate metrics less reliable
- Neighborhood safety scores are below average (41.76) with elevated crime density
- Program richness score of 53.9/100 is moderate for a high school — less robust than some peers
- Only 33.3% offer rate means this is a selective school — not all applicants will be admitted
Based on 2025 data
School SummaryDistrict 8
Bronx Bridges High School does not have comparative quality metrics (like overall ratings) in the peer school list, which includes charter schools and early childhood programs. However, its 99% parent satisfaction and 96% teacher instruction quality place it well above district averages in these key measures. The school's screened admissions process and moderate program offerings position it as a selective option within District 8, though the absence of academic proficiency data makes direct performance comparison difficult.
Academic proficiency data is not available for this school, so a direct comparison to the district averages (ELA: 46%, Math: 48%) cannot be made. The school offers AP Courses and a Humanities program, with program richness scoring 53.9/100 — moderate for a high school. Without test score data, parents should seek additional information about student outcomes directly from the school.
This is where Bronx Bridges truly shines. Parent satisfaction sits at an exceptional 99% compared to the district average of 93%, with parent-teacher trust and parent-principal trust both at 99%. Teacher instruction quality is 96% — well above the district average of 88%. Teacher-principal trust is solid at 83%, and teacher collegial trust is 86%. The school reports zero suspensions, which is notable in a district where the average suspension rate is 0.63%. Teacher survey response rate was low (35 responses), which may introduce some caution in interpreting those numbers. The family survey response rate of 59% is healthy and suggests strong family engagement.
The student body is 76% Hispanic, 11% Asian, 9% Black, 3% White, and 1% Native American, with a diversity index of 45%. Twelve percent of students have IEPs. This reflects the neighborhood demographics of Soundview-Clason Point, which has a 21.8% poverty rate, 28.3% homeownership, and 22.4% of residents with a BA+ education. The school draws from a community where only 13.6% of households have children, suggesting many students may come from outside the immediate neighborhood.
Soundview-Clason Point in the Bronx has a safety score of just 41.76 (below median), with a crime density over 2,000 — notably high. The neighborhood scores poorly on education orientation (19.92) but high on stability (73.95). Transit access is moderate at 46.36. The median home value is $513,209 and median household income is $64,402. Environmental health indicators show elevated asthma rates (75.5 per 1,000) and some lead exposure concerns (15.2% elevated lead rate). Families should consider these neighborhood factors when evaluating the school.
Walkability data not provided, but the neighborhood's moderate transit score (46.36) suggests families likely rely on public transportation or car to reach the school.
Survey Results
NYC School Survey (2025) · 201 families responded (59% rate)
Programs & Activities
Admissions Demand
Racial & Ethnic Diversity
NYC DOE InfoHub · 2022-23
Economic Need & Special Populations
Discipline
NYSED Student & Educator Database
Frequently Asked Questions
- Is Bronx Bridges High School a good school?
- Published quality ratings aren't available for Bronx Bridges High School yet on Motley. It's a public school serving grades 9 to 12 in Soundview-Clason Point.
- What grades does Bronx Bridges High School serve?
- Bronx Bridges High School serves grades 9 to 12.
- How do students get into Bronx Bridges High School?
- Bronx Bridges High School is a screened school — it admits by application, weighing grades, attendance, and sometimes a test or interview.
- Is Bronx Bridges High School public, charter, or private?
- Bronx Bridges High School is a public school in NYC Community School District 8.
- What neighborhood is Bronx Bridges High School in?
- Bronx Bridges High School is in Soundview-Clason Point, Bronx.
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