BRONX HIGH SCHOOL FOR MEDICAL SCIENCE

BRONX HIGH SCHOOL FOR MEDICAL SCIENCE 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 432 students offering grade levels from 6th 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 29 teachers, BRONX HIGH SCHOOL FOR MEDICAL SCIENCE has a student/teacher ratio of about 14:1. 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.

The BRONX HIGH SCHOOL FOR MEDICAL SCIENCE (BHSMS) is a specialized public high school located in the Mount Eden section of the Bronx, New York. Designed to prepare students for rigorous careers in healthcare and biomedical research, the school integrates a traditional academic curriculum with a strong emphasis on science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM). By fostering partnerships with local medical institutions and universities, the school provides students with unique opportunities for hands-on learning, internships, and exposure to professional clinical environments.

The school is characterized by a supportive, college-preparatory culture that encourages students to pursue excellence in both their academic and extracurricular pursuits. Beyond its medical focus, BHSMS offers a variety of elective courses, clubs, and athletic programs, aiming to develop well-rounded individuals who are civic-minded and socially responsible. Through its dedicated faculty and focus on scientific inquiry, the BRONX HIGH SCHOOL FOR MEDICAL SCIENCE seeks to empower its diverse student body to become the next generation of medical professionals, researchers, and community leaders.

For more information, contact BRONX HIGH SCHOOL FOR MEDICAL SCIENCE at (718) 410-4040 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

240 E 172ND ST
BRONX, NY 10457
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BRONX HIGH SCHOOL FOR MEDICAL SCIENCE is a public Title I school in BRONX, NY with about 432 enrolled students. See other public high schools in New York

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
High School
Charter School:*
No
Total Students:
432
Teachers:
29.02
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
6th Grade
7th Grade
8th Grade
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 432 students

Hispanic/Latino
62.0%
Black or African American
27.8%
Asian
6.9%
White
1.2%
Two or more races
0.9%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
0.7%
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.5%

Female
53.9%
Male
46.1%

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.