UNIVERSITY HEIGHTS SECONDARY SCHOOL-BRONX COMMUNITY COLLEGE

UNIVERSITY HEIGHTS SECONDARY SCHOOL-BRONX COMMUNITY COLLEGE is a Title I public high school that is part of the NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT # 7 school district, located in BRONX, NY with about 486 students offering grade levels from 9th Grade to 12th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 24 teachers, UNIVERSITY HEIGHTS SECONDARY SCHOOL-BRONX COMMUNITY COLLEGE has a student/teacher ratio of about 20:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

University Heights Secondary School (UHSS), located on the Bronx Community College campus in the Mott Haven neighborhood of the Bronx, is a unique public school that emphasizes a rigorous, college-preparatory curriculum. As a member of the New York Performance Standards Consortium, the school utilizes a "performance-based" assessment model. Instead of relying solely on traditional standardized testing, students demonstrate their mastery of subjects through extensive research papers, oral defenses, and complex projects, which fosters critical thinking and deep subject-matter engagement.

The school is defined by its strong academic culture and its commitment to social-emotional learning. By being situated on the Bronx Community College campus, UHSS provides students with a collegiate atmosphere, offering many the opportunity to take college-level courses and gain exposure to higher education environments before graduation. With a focus on small class sizes and personalized instruction, University Heights aims to prepare its diverse student body for long-term success in college and professional careers by emphasizing literacy, inquiry, and community responsibility.

For more information, contact UNIVERSITY HEIGHTS SECONDARY SCHOOL-BRONX COMMUNITY COLLEGE at (718) 292-0578 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.