NORTH BRONX SCHOOL OF EMPOWERMENT

318 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.

318

Total Students

34.5

Full-Time Teachers

9.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

93.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for NORTH BRONX SCHOOL OF EMPOWERMENT
Demographic	Student Count
White	8
Hispanic	158
Black	130
Asian	6
American Indian	15
Pacific Islander	1

Hispanic
158 (49.7%)
Black
130 (40.9%)
American Indian
15 (4.7%)
White
8 (2.5%)
Asian
6 (1.9%)
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 #11
Phone:	(718)652-0519
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	318
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	34.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	9.2
NSLP Participation:¹	N/A
Qualified Free Lunch:	295
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	1

* 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 88

Grade 7 114

Grade 8 116