BRONX LAB SCHOOL

BRONX LAB SCHOOL is a Title I public high school that is part of the NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT #11 school district, located in BRONX, NY with about 390 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 32 teachers, BRONX LAB SCHOOL has a student/teacher ratio of about 12:1. 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 LAB SCHOOL, located on E Gun Hill Road in the Bronx, is a secondary school that emphasizes a rigorous, inquiry-based curriculum designed to prepare students for college and career success. Operating as part of the New York City Department of Education, the school is known for its commitment to "lab-style" learning, which focuses on critical thinking, collaborative projects, and the development of analytical skills. By fostering a supportive and academically challenging environment, the school aims to help students navigate complex challenges and cultivate a sense of intellectual curiosity.

Beyond its academic focus, BRONX LAB SCHOOL places a high value on community and personal growth. The school integrates social-emotional learning into its daily operations, encouraging students to take responsibility for their educational journeys while building strong relationships with faculty and peers. Through a variety of extracurricular activities and a personalized approach to instruction, BRONX LAB SCHOOL seeks to empower a diverse student body, ensuring that graduates are not only ready for higher education but are also prepared to be engaged and thoughtful citizens in their local communities.

For more information, contact BRONX LAB SCHOOL at (718) 696-3700 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

800 E GUN HILL RD
BRONX, NY 10467
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BRONX LAB SCHOOL is a public Title I school in BRONX, NY with about 390 enrolled students. See other public high schools in New York

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
High School
Charter School:*
No
Total Students:
390
Teachers:
32.01
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 390 students

Hispanic/Latino
59.2%
Black or African American
33.8%
White
2.8%
American Indian or Alaska Native
1.5%
Asian
1.3%
Two or more races
1.0%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
0.3%

Female
38.5%
Male
61.5%

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.