BRONX ACADEMY OF HEALTH CAREERS
306 Students
High School 9th - 12th
School Overview
The Bronx Academy of Health Careers (located at 800 E Gun Hill Rd, Bronx, NY) is a specialized public high school focused on preparing students for professional roles within the medical and healthcare industries. The school curriculum is designed to bridge the gap between traditional secondary education and post-secondary clinical training, offering students a rigorous academic foundation alongside specific career and technical education (CTE) pathways. By integrating health-related coursework into the daily schedule, the academy aims to cultivate a pipeline of skilled, compassionate, and knowledgeable students ready to enter fields such as nursing, health informatics, or therapeutic services.
Beyond its core academic offerings, the school emphasizes professional development and community readiness. Students are typically encouraged to participate in internships, clinical simulations, or partnerships with local healthcare facilities, allowing them to gain hands-on experience before graduation. The Bronx Academy of Health Careers is dedicated to creating a supportive learning environment that fosters critical thinking and empathy, ultimately empowering its diverse student body to succeed in an evolving global healthcare economy.
Beyond its core academic offerings, the school emphasizes professional development and community readiness. Students are typically encouraged to participate in internships, clinical simulations, or partnerships with local healthcare facilities, allowing them to gain hands-on experience before graduation. The Bronx Academy of Health Careers is dedicated to creating a supportive learning environment that fosters critical thinking and empathy, ultimately empowering its diverse student body to succeed in an evolving global healthcare economy.
306
Total Students
24.6
Full-Time Teachers
12.4
Student/Teacher Ratio
88.2%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
Student Demographics Data Table
| Demographic | Student Count |
|---|---|
| White | 10 |
| Hispanic | 144 |
| Black | 130 |
| Asian | 11 |
| Two or More | 4 |
| American Indian | 6 |
| Pacific Islander | 1 |
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Hispanic144 (47.1%)
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Black130 (42.5%)
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Asian11 (3.6%)
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White10 (3.3%)
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American Indian6 (2.0%)
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Two or More4 (1.3%)
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Pacific Islander1 (0.3%)
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 #11 |
| Phone: | (718)696-3340 |
| Grade Range: | 9th - 12th |
| Total Students: | 306 |
| Full-Time Teachers (FTE): | 24.6 |
| Pupil/Teacher Ratio: | 12.4 |
| NSLP Participation:1 | N/A |
| Qualified Free Lunch: | 265 |
| Qualified Reduced Lunch: | 5 |
Grades Taught
Grade 9
84
Grade 10
91
Grade 11
67
Grade 12
64
Grades Taught Data Table
| Grade | Student Count |
|---|---|
| Grade 9 | 84 |
| Grade 10 | 91 |
| Grade 11 | 67 |
| Grade 12 | 64 |
Gender Ratio
Student Gender Ratio Data Table
| Gender | Student Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Female | 203 | 66.3% |
| Male | 103 | 33.7% |
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