BRONX COMPASS HIGH SCHOOL

BRONX COMPASS 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 457 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 34 teachers, BRONX COMPASS HIGH SCHOOL has a student/teacher ratio of about 13:1. 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 COMPASS HIGH SCHOOL, located on Lafayette Avenue in the Bronx, is a public secondary school dedicated to fostering a supportive and inquiry-based learning environment. The school emphasizes a "compass" approach to education, aiming to provide students with the direction, skills, and critical thinking abilities necessary to navigate their academic and professional futures. By focusing on individualized instruction and student-centered learning, the school strives to prepare its diverse student body for post-secondary success, whether that leads to college, vocational training, or the workforce.

The school is characterized by its commitment to community and social-emotional development, often integrating project-based learning to keep students engaged with real-world issues. Bronx Compass encourages a collaborative culture where teachers and students work closely to build a curriculum that is both challenging and relevant. By maintaining a focus on personal growth alongside academic rigor, the school seeks to empower its students to become proactive, informed, and responsible members of their community.

For more information, contact BRONX COMPASS HIGH SCHOOL at (718) 828-1206 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

1980 LAFAYETTE AVE
BRONX, NY 10473
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BRONX COMPASS HIGH SCHOOL is a public Title I school in BRONX, NY with about 457 enrolled students. See other public high schools in New York

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
High School
Charter School:*
No
Total Students:
457
Teachers:
34.03
NSLP Status:1
Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Title I schoolwide school
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
9th Grade
10th Grade
11th Grade
12th Grade

* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.

1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch

2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.

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School Demographics for 457 students

Hispanic/Latino
62.8%
Black or African American
30.6%
Asian
3.1%
White
2.2%
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.7%
Two or more races
0.4%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
0.2%

Female
30.6%
Male
69.4%

Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.