MARIE CURIE HIGH SCHOOL-NURSING
285 Students
High School 9th - 12th
School Overview
Marie Curie High School for Nursing, Careers, and Medicine (often referred to as Marie Curie High School) is a specialized public high school located in the Kingsbridge section of the Bronx, New York. As a Career and Technical Education (CTE) institution, the school is specifically designed to prepare students for post-secondary education and professional careers in the healthcare industry. Its curriculum integrates rigorous academic coursework with hands-on clinical training, providing students with a strong foundation in science, anatomy, and medical terminology.
The school is well-regarded for its collaborative partnerships with local hospitals and medical facilities, which often provide students with internship and shadowing opportunities that are rare at the high school level. By focusing on a "nursing and medical" pathway, Marie Curie High School aims to equip its diverse student body with industry-recognized certifications and the practical skills necessary to succeed in competitive nursing programs and medical colleges. The school fosters a professional environment that emphasizes empathy, clinical proficiency, and a commitment to patient care.
The school is well-regarded for its collaborative partnerships with local hospitals and medical facilities, which often provide students with internship and shadowing opportunities that are rare at the high school level. By focusing on a "nursing and medical" pathway, Marie Curie High School aims to equip its diverse student body with industry-recognized certifications and the practical skills necessary to succeed in competitive nursing programs and medical colleges. The school fosters a professional environment that emphasizes empathy, clinical proficiency, and a commitment to patient care.
285
Total Students
28.6
Full-Time Teachers
10.0
Student/Teacher Ratio
87.0%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
Student Demographics Data Table
| Demographic | Student Count |
|---|---|
| White | 8 |
| Hispanic | 185 |
| Black | 86 |
| Asian | 2 |
| Two or More | 1 |
| American Indian | 2 |
| Pacific Islander | 1 |
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Hispanic185 (64.9 %)
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Black86 (30.2 %)
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White8 (2.8 %)
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Asian2 (0.7 %)
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American Indian2 (0.7 %)
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Two or More1 (0.4 %)
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Pacific Islander1 (0.4 %)
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 #10 |
| Phone: | (718)432-6491 |
| Website: | http://www.mchsbronx.org |
| Grade Range: | 9th - 12th |
| Total Students: | 285 |
| Full-Time Teachers (FTE): | 28.6 |
| Pupil/Teacher Ratio: | 10.0 |
| NSLP Participation:1 | N/A |
| Qualified Free Lunch: | 240 |
| Qualified Reduced Lunch: | 8 |
Grades Taught
Grade 9
106
Grade 10
86
Grade 11
50
Grade 12
42
Ungraded
1
Grades Taught Data Table
| Grade | Student Count |
|---|---|
| Grade 9 | 106 |
| Grade 10 | 86 |
| Grade 11 | 50 |
| Grade 12 | 42 |
| Ungraded | 1 |
Gender Ratio
Student Gender Ratio Data Table
| Gender | Student Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Female | 209 | 73.3% |
| Male | 76 | 26.7% |
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