BRONX COMMUNITY HIGH SCHOOL

BRONX COMMUNITY HIGH SCHOOL is a Title I public high school that is part of the NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT # 8 school district, located in BRONX, NY with about 147 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 14 teachers, BRONX COMMUNITY HIGH SCHOOL has a student/teacher ratio of about 10:1. 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.

BRONX COMMUNITY HIGH SCHOOL (BCHS), located at 1980 Lafayette Avenue in the Bronx, is a transfer school within the New York City Department of Education. It is specifically designed to serve students who have previously struggled in traditional high school settings or who have fallen behind in credit accumulation. The school’s primary mission is to re-engage these students by offering a supportive, personalized environment that prioritizes academic recovery, social-emotional development, and the successful attainment of a high school diploma.

As a transfer school, BCHS utilizes smaller class sizes and a more flexible instructional approach to help students navigate the path to graduation. The curriculum often emphasizes credit recovery programs, vocational guidance, and individualized learning plans tailored to each student’s unique circumstances. By fostering a close-knit school culture, the administration and staff work to address barriers to education—such as attendance challenges or work-life balance—providing the necessary resources to help students transition into post-secondary education, career training, or the workforce.

For more information, contact BRONX COMMUNITY HIGH SCHOOL at (718) 892-1026 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.