ARCHIMEDES ACAD-MATH SCI TECH

www.archimedesacademy.org

530 Students

High School 6th - 12th

School Overview

Archimedes Academy for Math, Science, and Technology is a public middle school (serving grades 6–8) located in the Soundview neighborhood of the Bronx. As part of the New York City Department of Education, the school is designed to provide a rigorous academic environment with a specialized focus on STEM disciplines. It is widely recognized for its high academic standards and its commitment to preparing students for competitive high schools, including the city's specialized high schools.

The school is known for fostering a supportive yet challenging atmosphere, emphasizing critical thinking, problem-solving, and technology integration within the classroom. Beyond its core academic curriculum, Archimedes Academy typically offers a range of extracurricular activities and enrichment programs aimed at developing the "whole child." Because of its reputation for strong performance and structured learning environment, the school is often a sought-after choice for families in District 8 who prioritize math and science education.

530

Total Students

52.7

Full-Time Teachers

10.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

80.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for ARCHIMEDES ACAD-MATH SCI TECH
Demographic	Student Count
White	11
Hispanic	327
Black	144
Asian	35
Two or More	10
American Indian	3

Hispanic
327 (61.7 %)
Black
144 (27.2 %)
Asian
35 (6.6 %)
White
11 (2.1 %)
Two or More
10 (1.9 %)
American Indian
3 (0.6 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT # 8
Phone:	(718)617-5046
Website:	http://www.archimedesacademy.org
Grade Range:	6th - 12th
Total Students:	530
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	52.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	10.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	423
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	6

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 6 64

Grade 7 74

Grade 8 77

Grade 9 72

Grade 10 104

Grade 11 61

Grade 12 75

Ungraded 3