BRONX RIVER HIGH SCHOOL

www.bronxriverhighschool.org

419 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Bronx River High School, located on East Tremont Avenue in the Bronx, is a public secondary school that emphasizes a personalized, inquiry-based approach to education. As a member of the New York City Department of Education’s network, the school is known for fostering a supportive community environment where students are encouraged to take an active role in their learning. The curriculum is designed to challenge students through project-based tasks, helping them build critical thinking skills while preparing them for the rigors of higher education and future career paths.

The school places a significant focus on social-emotional development and student-teacher relationships, often utilizing small-group instruction to ensure individual needs are met. Beyond the traditional classroom, Bronx River High School offers various extracurricular opportunities and partnerships intended to broaden students' experiences. By focusing on both academic excellence and holistic student growth, the school aims to cultivate responsible, well-rounded citizens who are prepared to contribute positively to their local community and beyond.

419

Total Students

32.6

Full-Time Teachers

12.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

84.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for BRONX RIVER HIGH SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	17
Hispanic	268
Black	85
Asian	37
Two or More	4
American Indian	7
Pacific Islander	1

Hispanic
268 (64.0%)
Black
85 (20.3%)
Asian
37 (8.8%)
White
17 (4.1%)
American Indian
7 (1.7%)
Two or More
4 (1.0%)
Pacific Islander
1 (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 # 8
Phone:	(718)904-4210
Website:	http://www.bronxriverhighschool.org
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	419
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	32.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.9
NSLP Participation:¹	N/A
Qualified Free Lunch:	351
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	3

* 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 9 115

Grade 10 93

Grade 11 104

Grade 12 106

Ungraded 1