SCHOOL FOR EXCELLENCE
SCHOOL FOR EXCELLENCE is a Title I public high school that is part of the NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT # 9 school district, located in BRONX, NY with about 372 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, SCHOOL FOR EXCELLENCE has a student/teacher ratio of about 15:1. 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.
**SCHOOL FOR EXCELLENCE** (located at 1100 Boston Rd in the Bronx) is a public school that operates as part of the New York City Department of Education. It is specifically recognized as a district-based program designed to support students with diverse learning needs. The school primarily serves students who require specialized academic settings, focusing on providing individualized instruction to help them achieve their personal and educational goals within a structured, supportive environment.
The school is noted for its commitment to inclusive education and its mission to foster social, emotional, and academic growth. By maintaining smaller class sizes and utilizing a multidisciplinary approach, the staff at SCHOOL FOR EXCELLENCE works to create a safe space where students can build confidence and develop essential life skills. Their programs are tailored to meet the unique challenges of their student body, emphasizing community, consistency, and student-centered development.
For more information, contact SCHOOL FOR EXCELLENCE at (718) 860-1385 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
BRONX, NY 10456
(718) 860-1385
SCHOOL FOR EXCELLENCE is a public Title I school in BRONX, NY with about 372 enrolled students. See other public high schools in New York
School Details
- Level:
- High School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT # 9
- Total Students:
- 372
- Teachers:
- 24.81
- 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
* 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.
School Demographics for 372 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending SCHOOL FOR EXCELLENCE is predominantly Hispanic/Latino, representing about 71% of the student body.
- Hispanic/Latino
- 71.2%
- Black or African American
- 25.3%
- White
- 1.1%
- Asian
- 1.1%
- Two or more races
- 0.8%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.3%
- Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
- 0.3%
- Female
- 44.4%
- Male
- 55.6%
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.