Bronx High School for Medical Science
Bronx, NY · New York City Geographic District # 9
Regular public school · Grades 6-12 · City, large
1,048th of 1,137 New York high schools statewide · better than 8%▼ Declining
240 E 172ND ST, Bronx, NY 10457
(718)410-4040NCES ID 360008605177Directory 2023–24
SchoolRow ranks Bronx High School for Medical Science 1,048th of 1,137 New York high schools for 2024–25, based on NYSED 3-8 assessments 2024–25; high schools: Regents 65+ rate English and Math results — better than 8% of high schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 60th in 2019 to 8th in 2025 — declining.
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, NYSED 3-8 assessments 2024–25; high schools: Regents 65+ rate
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 402 students (2023–24, NCES) — history since 2005, with comparable seven-category changes from 2010
| Group | Trend | 2010 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 56.5% | 74.4% | ▲ 17.9 pts | |
| Black | 35.9% | 19.7% | ▼ 16.2 pts | |
| Asian | 6.7% | 3.7% | ▼ 3.0 pts | |
| White | 0.0% | 0.7% | ▲ 0.7 pts | |
| American Indian | 0.9% | 0.7% | ▼ 0.2 pts | |
| Two or more races | 0.0% | 0.5% | ▲ 0.5 pts |
NCES history for this school begins in 2005. Race categories changed by 2010: earlier data combines Asian and Pacific Islander students and does not consistently identify multiracial students. The chart retains that history, while the change table uses 2010 onward.
Typical home value $519K in zip 10457 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
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What school district is Bronx High School for Medical Science in?
Bronx High School for Medical Science is part of the New York City Geographic District # 9 district in Bronx, New York.
Is Bronx High School for Medical Science a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Bronx High School for Medical Science 1,048th of 1,137 New York high schools (better than 8% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (NYSED 3-8 assessments 2024–25; high schools: Regents 65+ rate).
What is the racial makeup of Bronx High School for Medical Science?
Hispanic 74%, Black 20%, Asian 4% (402 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Bronx High School for Medical Science cost?
The typical home value in zip code 10457 is $519K as of 2026-05 (Zillow ZHVI).
Sources: state education department data (NYSED 3-8 assessments 2024–25; high schools: Regents 65+ rate, low-income, chronic absenteeism), National Center for Education Statistics via the Urban Institute (enrollment, demographics, staffing), Zillow Group (home values). Rankings are computed by SchoolRow from state English and Math results within grade level; they measure test performance, not everything that makes a school good.