The Bronx High School of Science

No state test proficiency data is available for this school, which is typical for specialized high schools that admit students through the SHSAT rather than geographic zone. The school offers an 80/100 program richness score with AP courses, extensive world languages (French, Italian, Japanese, Latin, Mandarin, Spanish), and a dedicated STEM program. The average class size of 22.9 matches the district average, providing moderate personal attention across a large enrollment of nearly 3,000 students.

This is where the data tells a remarkable story: zero suspensions in the most recent year, paired with extraordinarily high survey responses. Parents report 95% satisfaction, 97% trust in the principal, and teachers rate instruction quality at 95% with 89% trust in leadership. The family survey response rate of 35% (1,028 responses) is robust for a large high school, suggesting strong community engagement. With no suspensions and near-universal positive sentiment, the day-to-day culture appears collaborative and academically focused rather than punitive.

The student body is notably diverse — 63% Asian, 22% White, 8% Hispanic, 4% Black — with a diversity index of 62%. Only 2% of students have IEPs, reflecting the academically selective admissions process through SHSAT. The economic need index of 40.6% indicates a mix of backgrounds, though the highly competitive admissions process naturally selects for students with strong academic preparation. The PTA raised $425,616 ($143 per student), far above the district average of $74 per student, demonstrating active family investment.

Bedford Park is a transit-rich, family-dense neighborhood in the northwest Bronx with strong stability scores (76.25 percentile) and high family density (80.46 percentile). However, the safety score of 9.2 is notably low — parents should be aware of this when planning commutes and after-school activities. The median household income of $44,438 and homeownership rate of just 7% reflect a working-class to middle-class community. The neighborhood offers solid transit access (75.1 percentile) making the school accessible from across the borough.

The school is accessible via Metro-North and Bx1/Bx2 bus lines; families from across the Bronx and beyond rely on public transit given the school's citywide draw. The surrounding area is pedestrian-friendly but parents should consider safety factors, particularly for after-school activities.