HIGHBRIDGE GREEN SCHOOL (THE)

www.highbridgegreen.com

383 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

The Highbridge Green School (MS 361) is a public middle school located in the Highbridge neighborhood of the Bronx, serving students in grades 6 through 8. The school is widely recognized for its strong emphasis on sustainability, environmental literacy, and social-emotional learning. Its curriculum is designed to integrate academic rigor with hands-on, community-focused projects, often utilizing the school’s own rooftop garden and greenhouse as “living laboratories” to teach students about biology, nutrition, and environmental stewardship.

Beyond its focus on science and sustainability, Highbridge Green is known for its collaborative school culture and commitment to restorative justice practices. The school prioritizes building deep relationships between staff, students, and families, aiming to foster a supportive environment that encourages leadership and civic engagement. By combining high academic expectations with a culture of mindfulness and community responsibility, the school seeks to prepare its students not only for high school success but also to become active, conscious citizens in their local and global communities.

383

Total Students

42.0

Full-Time Teachers

9.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

99.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for HIGHBRIDGE GREEN SCHOOL (THE)
Demographic	Student Count
White	8
Hispanic	288
Black	84
Asian	1
Two or More	1
Pacific Islander	1

Hispanic
288 (75.2%)
Black
84 (21.9%)
White
8 (2.1%)
Asian
1 (0.3%)
Two or More
1 (0.3%)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.3%)

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 # 9
Phone:	(718)410-5770
Website:	http://www.highbridgegreen.com
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	383
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	42.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	9.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	382
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* 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 6 122

Grade 7 128

Grade 8 132

Ungraded 1