NORTH BRONX SCHOOL OF EMPOWERMENT
370 Students
Middle School 6th - 8th
School Overview
The **North Bronx School of Empowerment (NBSE)** is a public secondary school located in the Olinville neighborhood of the Bronx, New York. Serving students in grades 6 through 12, the school operates with a mission rooted in the belief that academic success is driven by strong relationships and a supportive, structured environment. NBSE emphasizes a personalized approach to education, aiming to cultivate students who are not only academically prepared for college and careers but also socially conscious and empowered to contribute to their communities.
The school is known for its "small school" philosophy, which allows for more individualized attention and a close-knit campus culture. The curriculum is designed to foster critical thinking, collaboration, and civic engagement. In addition to core academic subjects, NBSE typically offers a variety of extracurricular activities, sports, and enrichment programs designed to provide students with a well-rounded experience. By focusing on both the intellectual and personal development of its students, the North Bronx School of Empowerment seeks to bridge the achievement gap and provide equitable opportunities for the diverse youth of the Bronx.
The school is known for its "small school" philosophy, which allows for more individualized attention and a close-knit campus culture. The curriculum is designed to foster critical thinking, collaboration, and civic engagement. In addition to core academic subjects, NBSE typically offers a variety of extracurricular activities, sports, and enrichment programs designed to provide students with a well-rounded experience. By focusing on both the intellectual and personal development of its students, the North Bronx School of Empowerment seeks to bridge the achievement gap and provide equitable opportunities for the diverse youth of the Bronx.
370
Total Students
32.3
Full-Time Teachers
11.5
Student/Teacher Ratio
80.0%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
Student Demographics Data Table
| Demographic | Student Count |
|---|---|
| White | 11 |
| Hispanic | 179 |
| Black | 165 |
| Asian | 6 |
| Two or More | 5 |
| American Indian | 2 |
| Pacific Islander | 2 |
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Hispanic179 (48.4 %)
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Black165 (44.6 %)
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White11 (3.0 %)
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Asian6 (1.6 %)
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Two or More5 (1.4 %)
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American Indian2 (0.5 %)
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Pacific Islander2 (0.5 %)
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 #11 |
| Phone: | (718)652-0519 |
| Grade Range: | 6th - 8th |
| Total Students: | 370 |
| Full-Time Teachers (FTE): | 32.3 |
| Pupil/Teacher Ratio: | 11.5 |
| NSLP Participation:1 | N/A |
| Qualified Free Lunch: | 295 |
| Qualified Reduced Lunch: | 1 |
Grades Taught
Grade 6
117
Grade 7
114
Grade 8
139
Grades Taught Data Table
| Grade | Student Count |
|---|---|
| Grade 6 | 117 |
| Grade 7 | 114 |
| Grade 8 | 139 |
Gender Ratio
Student Gender Ratio Data Table
| Gender | Student Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Female | 185 | 50% |
| Male | 185 | 50% |
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