Careers in Sports High School

Academic performance data was not available for this school in the dataset, which limits our ability to compare it directly to the district's ELA average of 51% and Math average of 49%. The school does offer AP courses and ELL support, and its program richness score of 67/100 suggests a moderate range of academic offerings beyond the sports-focused curriculum. Families will want to request recent state test results directly from the school.

This is where the school truly stands out — the survey numbers are extraordinary. Teachers report 100% instruction quality, 99% trust in the principal, and 95% collegial trust among staff. Families are equally positive: 94% parent satisfaction, 94% parent-teacher trust, and 96% trust in leadership. With zero suspensions and a 60% family survey response rate (well above typical), these numbers feel authentic rather than inflated. The day-to-day feel appears collaborative and supportive, with strong relationships between families, teachers, and leadership.

With 513 students, the school reflects its neighborhood's demographics: 69% Hispanic, 27% Black, 2% White, and 1% Native American. The diversity index of 41% is moderate, and notably 30% of students have IEPs — a higher proportion than many schools, suggesting robust special education services. The student body is entirely grades 9-12 plus SE (special education), creating a four-year high school experience. Nearly all students take public transit or walk, given only 11% homeownership in the area.

Concourse Village in the Bronx sits in one of the city's most transit-connected areas (66th percentile for transit) but faces real challenges. The median household income of $40,255 is well below city averages, and 34% of residents live in poverty. Only 15.8% of residents have a BA or higher, and homeownership is just 11%. The area scores very low on safety (2.68 percentile) and education orientation (32nd percentile), though stability is high (72nd percentile). For families, this is a working-class neighborhood where school choice is highly valued — hence the intense competition for seats.

The school is highly walkable given its transit hub location, and most students commute via subway or bus. Families should factor in commute time, as students come from across the borough.