Bronx High School of Science
| Bronx High School of Science | |
|---|---|
Bronx High School of Science in July 2006 | |
| Location | |
75 W 205th St , 10468 United States | |
| Coordinates | 40°52′42″N 73°53′27″W / 40.87833°N 73.89083°W |
| Information | |
| Type | Public, selective school |
| Motto | Inquire, Discover, Create |
| Established | 1938 |
| Founder | Morris Meister |
| School district | New York City Department of Education |
| School number | X445 |
| NCES School ID | 360008701922[2] |
| Principal | Rachel Hoyle[1] |
| Teaching staff | 141.42 (on an FTE basis)[2] |
| Grades | 9–12 |
| Enrollment | 2,951 (2022–2023)[2] |
| Student to teacher ratio | 20.87[2] |
| Campus | City: Large |
| Color(s) | Green and gold |
| Athletics conference | PSAL |
| Mascot | Wolverines |
| Newspaper | The Science Survey |
| Yearbook | The Observatory |
| Affiliation | National Consortium of Secondary STEM Schools |
| Nobel laureates | 9 |
| Website | www |
The Bronx High School of Science is a public specialized high school in the Bronx in New York City. It is operated by the New York City Department of Education. Admission to Bronx Science involves passing the Specialized High Schools Admissions Test.
Founded in 1938 in the Bronx, Bronx Science is located in what is now Kingsbridge Heights, also known as Jerome Park, a neighborhood in the northwest portion of the Bronx. Although originally known for its focus on mathematics and science, Bronx Science also emphasizes the humanities and social sciences.
The Bronx High School of Science is often called Bronx Science, Bronx Sci, BX Sci, and sometimes just Science.[3][4] It was formerly called Science High, and its founder, Morris Meister, is said to have frequently called the school "The High School of Science".[5]
- ^ "Staff - Administration/Organization - Educational Support Departments - The Bronx High School of Science". The Bronx High School of Science.
- ^ a b c d "Search for Public Schools - BRONX HIGH SCHOOL OF SCIENCE (THE) (360008701922)". National Center for Education Statistics. Institute of Education Sciences. Retrieved March 8, 2019.
- ^ Sederer, Lloyd I. (October 22, 2012). "A Safe Place to Be Smart: The Bronx High School of Science". Huffington Post.
- ^ "Eighteenth Commencement Exercises" (PDF). The Bronx High School of Science. January 30, 1950. Retrieved July 21, 2014.
- ^ "Mission". The Bronx High School of Science. Archived from the original on February 12, 2013. Retrieved July 21, 2014.