United Charter High School for Advanced Math and Science ll

Standardized proficiency data for this school isn't included in the figures provided, so a direct reading of ELA or math outcomes isn't possible here. What does stand out is the strength teachers and families perceive in classroom instruction: 96% of teachers rate instruction quality at their school positively, compared to a district average of roughly 88%. The school's STEM-mission identity shapes what students encounter daily, and class sizes sit at 22.6 — essentially identical to the district's 22.5 average — so students aren't getting unusually small cohorts.

The climate picture is unusually strong for a high-poverty Bronx campus. Parent satisfaction is 97% (vs. a district average near 93%), parent-teacher trust is 97%, and parent-principal trust climbs to 98% — rare figures for any NYC public school. Teachers report similarly high confidence in instruction quality (96%) and strong trust in school leadership (90%). The family survey response rate of 38% suggests these aren't just the opinions of a tiny vocal minority. Teacher collegial trust at 86% and teacher-principal trust at 90% are slightly lower than the family-side numbers, hinting that adult-to-adult relationships are strong but not quite as unanimously positive.

The student body closely mirrors the surrounding Morrisania community: 53% Hispanic and 42% Black, with smaller shares of other groups and a diversity index of 50%. With an economic need index of 84.3, the school draws overwhelmingly from low-income families. About 16% of students have IEPs, in line with citywide norms and consistent with a school that serves a meaningful share of students with disabilities. The 552-student enrollment is mid-sized for a high school — large enough to offer a full slate of classes but small enough that students are unlikely to disappear into the crowd.

Morrisania is a dense, working-class corner of the South Bronx where the median household income is around $33,000 and roughly 35% of residents live below the poverty line. Homeownership is rare (under 9%), meaning most families rent, and only about 11.5% of households include children — so the families sending kids here are a focused slice of the area. Fewer than 15% of adults hold a bachelor's degree, which is part of why families tend to value a school that openly prioritizes math and science preparation for college.

The school is well-served by the 2 and 5 lines: Prospect Av is about a 4-minute walk, Intervale Av about 7 minutes, and Jackson Av about 9 minutes — all running along a single corridor.