JONAS BRONCK ACADEMY

www.jonasbronckacademy.org

271 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Jonas Bronck Academy (JBA), located in the Fordham section of the Bronx, is a specialized middle school (serving grades 6–8) that operates with a focus on rigorous academics and college readiness. As an NYC public school, it is known for its selective admissions process and its commitment to fostering a challenging, supportive environment that prepares students for competitive high schools and beyond. The school places a heavy emphasis on literacy, critical thinking, and character development, aiming to provide a high-quality educational experience in a structured, small-school setting.

Beyond its core curriculum, Jonas Bronck Academy is distinguished by its strong community culture and its partnership with the surrounding neighborhood. The school strives to bridge the gap between middle school education and future academic success by maintaining high expectations for its student body. By focusing on individualized attention and a robust set of extracurricular and enrichment opportunities, JBA seeks to cultivate well-rounded students who are prepared to navigate the complexities of higher education and become active, responsible citizens.

271

Total Students

25.2

Full-Time Teachers

10.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

134.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for JONAS BRONCK ACADEMY
Demographic	Student Count
White	9
Hispanic	197
Black	52
Asian	10
Two or More	2
Pacific Islander	1

Hispanic
197 (72.7 %)
Black
52 (19.2 %)
Asian
10 (3.7 %)
White
9 (3.3 %)
Two or More
2 (0.7 %)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.4 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle 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)365-2502
Website:	http://www.jonasbronckacademy.org
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	271
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	25.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	10.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	357
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	7

* 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 89

Grade 7 94

Grade 8 88