Bronx School of Law and Finance

State test proficiency data wasn't included in this dataset, but the school operates in District 10 where the average ELA proficiency is 45% and Math is 43.5% — both already below citywide benchmarks. With an economic need index of 89 (among the highest in the district), the school serves a student population facing significant out-of-school challenges. Class sizes match the district average at 22.9 students, and the program offerings include AP Courses alongside ELL support and world languages — a solid if not extraordinary academic footprint.

The survey data tells a striking story: 99% of parents report satisfaction, 99% trust teachers, and 98% trust the principal. Teachers mirror this — 99% trust the principal and 98% report collegial trust. Instruction quality scores 92%, above the district average. Most notably, there were zero suspensions in the reporting period — a rare find in any high school. The family survey response rate of 54% is healthy, though only 16 teachers completed the survey, making teacher-reported data less robust. The discipline picture appears transformative rather than merely improving — this is already a school where exclusionary discipline has been effectively eliminated.

With 73% Hispanic and 20% Black students, this school reflects the surrounding neighborhood's demographics. The diversity index sits at 44%, moderate for the Bronx. Nearly one in five students (21%) have IEPs, and the economic need index of 89 means nearly all families qualify for free or reduced lunch — the school serves a predominantly low-income population. At 317 students across four grades plus special education, it's a small high school where most students know each other.

Kingsbridge-Marble Hill sits in the northwest Bronx with excellent transit access (78.93 score) making it commutable across the borough. However, safety scores are notably low (20.69 percentile), and the poverty rate stands at 27.7% with median household income at $53,729. Only 16.8% of residents own homes, making this a heavily rental neighborhood. The family density score (51.72) indicates a moderately family-heavy area, and the stability score (81.61) suggests long-term residents. Educational orientation scores 50.57 — essentially average — indicating this isn't a neighborhood where schools are the primary draw.

The neighborhood is moderately walkable with good transit options. Families from across the Bronx and even upper Manhattan can reach the school via public transit, though walking from distant areas isn't practical. The school's location near major bus routes makes it accessible to families without cars.