High School of World Cultures
Bronx, NY · New York City Geographic District #12 · Grades 9-12
447th of 1,137 New York high schools statewide · better than 61%· Stable
High School of World Cultures ranking
SchoolRow ranks High School of World Cultures 447th 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 61% of high schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 64th in 2022 to 61th in 2025.
High School of World Cultures test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, NYSED 3-8 assessments 2024–25; high schools: Regents 65+ rate
High School of World Cultures students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 387 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 80.1% | 88.1% | ▲ 8.0 pts | |
| Black | 10.4% | 6.5% | ▼ 3.9 pts | |
| Asian | 5.6% | 2.3% | ▼ 3.3 pts | |
| White | 0.9% | 1.3% | ▲ 0.4 pts | |
| Two or more races | 0.0% | 0.8% | ▲ 0.8 pts | |
| Pacific Islander | 0.0% | 0.8% | ▲ 0.8 pts | |
| American Indian | 3.0% | 0.3% | ▼ 2.7 pts |
Homes near High School of World Cultures
Typical home value $701K in zip 10472 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
High schools near High School of World Cultures
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- 8Pan American International High School at MonroeNew York City Geographic District #12 · 0 mi away230th of 1,137
ELA 88% · Math 68% - 1Metropolitan Soundview High School (The)New York City Geographic District #12 · 0 mi away1,119th of 1,137
ELA 30% · Math 14% - –Urban Assembly Charter School for Computer ScienceUrban Assembly Charter School for Computer Science · 0 mi away · charter
- 3Mott Hall VNew York City Geographic District #12 · 0.1 mi away876th of 1,137
ELA 38% · Math 48% - 1Cinema School (The)New York City Geographic District #12 · 0.1 mi away1,067th of 1,137
ELA 46% · Math 12% - 5Fannie Lou Hamer Freedom High SchoolNew York City Geographic District #12 · 0.4 mi away606th of 1,137
ELA 57% - –PS 811NYC Special Schools - District 75 · 0.4 mi away
- 2East Bronx Academy for the FutureNew York City Geographic District #12 · 0.6 mi away1,009th of 1,137
ELA 40% · Math 28%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is High School of World Cultures in?
High School of World Cultures is part of the New York City Geographic District #12 district in Bronx, New York.
Is High School of World Cultures a good school?
SchoolRow ranks High School of World Cultures 447th of 1,137 New York high schools (better than 61% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (NYSED 3-8 assessments 2024–25; high schools: Regents 65+ rate).
What is the racial makeup of High School of World Cultures?
Hispanic 88%, Black 7%, Asian 2%, White 1% (387 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near High School of World Cultures cost?
The typical home value in zip code 10472 is $701K 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.