BRONX HIGH SCHOOL FOR MEDICAL SCIENCE
453 Students
High School 6th - 12th
School Overview
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.
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.
453
Total Students
42.5
Full-Time Teachers
10.6
Student/Teacher Ratio
81.0%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
Student Demographics Data Table
| Demographic | Student Count |
|---|---|
| White | 5 |
| Hispanic | 314 |
| Black | 106 |
| Asian | 19 |
| Two or More | 4 |
| American Indian | 4 |
| Pacific Islander | 1 |
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Hispanic314 (69.3 %)
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Black106 (23.4 %)
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Asian19 (4.2 %)
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White5 (1.1 %)
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Two or More4 (0.9 %)
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American Indian4 (0.9 %)
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Pacific Islander1 (0.2 %)
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 # 9 |
| Phone: | (718)410-4040 |
| Website: | http://www.bxhsmedicalscience.org |
| Grade Range: | 6th - 12th |
| Total Students: | 453 |
| Full-Time Teachers (FTE): | 42.5 |
| Pupil/Teacher Ratio: | 10.6 |
| NSLP Participation:1 | N/A |
| Qualified Free Lunch: | 362 |
| Qualified Reduced Lunch: | 5 |
Grades Taught
Grade 6
58
Grade 7
53
Grade 8
55
Grade 9
72
Grade 10
67
Grade 11
74
Grade 12
71
Ungraded
3
Grades Taught Data Table
| Grade | Student Count |
|---|---|
| Grade 6 | 58 |
| Grade 7 | 53 |
| Grade 8 | 55 |
| Grade 9 | 72 |
| Grade 10 | 67 |
| Grade 11 | 74 |
| Grade 12 | 71 |
| Ungraded | 3 |
Gender Ratio
Student Gender Ratio Data Table
| Gender | Student Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Female | 242 | 53.4% |
| Male | 211 | 46.6% |
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