Collegiate Institute for Math and Science

Test scores aren't included in this data snapshot, so parents should look for the most recent state results elsewhere — the district averages (57% ELA, 56% Math) give a baseline but don't tell this school's full story. What we can see: the school offers AP Courses, math programming, and STEM tracks, but teacher-reported instruction quality (83%) falls below the district average (92%). This gap between parent perception and teacher perspective is notable and worth asking about at open houses.

This is where the school stands out. Ninety-four percent of families report satisfaction, and trust between parents and both teachers and principals hits that same high mark. Teachers report strong collegial trust (84%) and decent instruction quality perceptions (83%), though trust in the principal (72%) lags — a common dynamic in schools where teachers have high standards for leadership. The zero suspension rate is remarkable in a district averaging nearly 0.5% suspensions, suggesting either very different disciplinary approaches or very different student behavior. Attendance data isn't provided, but the school culture clearly works for the families who got in.

With 567 students across four grades and a 21% IEP population, this is a mid-sized high school with a diverse student body: 40% Hispanic, 31% Black, 15% White, 13% Asian, and 1% Native American. The 74% diversity index reflects a genuinely mixed community. Economic need sits at 75% — a majority of families here qualify for free or reduced lunch — which means this school serves students who face real challenges outside school walls. The fact that nearly 3,100 families applied for 45 seats tells you this community values math and science rigor.

Allerton is a dense, working-class Bronx neighborhood with a family density score of 72.8 — it's the kind of place where you see kids walking to school and neighbors on stoops. Transit access is decent (56th percentile), making the school reachable without a car. But the safety score (12th percentile) is low, reflecting real concerns about crime density and environmental health factors (elevated lead and asthma rates). The median household income ($46,623) and low homeownership (16%) confirm this is a neighborhood where public schools serve as anchors. Families should know the area's challenges while recognizing many students here thrive despite them.

The area is walkable and well-served by transit, though parents familiar with the neighborhood note that safety perceptions vary by time of day. Students come from across the Bronx, not just the immediate area, given the specialized admissions.