BRONX RIVER HIGH SCHOOL

www.bronxriverhighschool.org

434 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Bronx River High School, located on East Tremont Avenue in the Bronx, is a public secondary school that emphasizes a personalized, inquiry-based approach to education. As a member of the New York City Department of Education’s network, the school is known for fostering a supportive community environment where students are encouraged to take an active role in their learning. The curriculum is designed to challenge students through project-based tasks, helping them build critical thinking skills while preparing them for the rigors of higher education and future career paths.

The school places a significant focus on social-emotional development and student-teacher relationships, often utilizing small-group instruction to ensure individual needs are met. Beyond the traditional classroom, Bronx River High School offers various extracurricular opportunities and partnerships intended to broaden students' experiences. By focusing on both academic excellence and holistic student growth, the school aims to cultivate responsible, well-rounded citizens who are prepared to contribute positively to their local community and beyond.

434

Total Students

35.6

Full-Time Teachers

12.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

81.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for BRONX RIVER HIGH SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	29
Hispanic	257
Black	83
Asian	28
Two or More	29
American Indian	5
Pacific Islander	3

Hispanic
257 (59.2 %)
Black
83 (19.1 %)
White
29 (6.7 %)
Two or More
29 (6.7 %)
Asian
28 (6.5 %)
American Indian
5 (1.2 %)
Pacific Islander
3 (0.7 %)

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)904-4210
Website:	http://www.bronxriverhighschool.org
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	434
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	35.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.2
NSLP Participation:¹	N/A
Qualified Free Lunch:	351
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	3

* 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 9 112

Grade 10 111

Grade 11 111

Grade 12 100