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Best High Schools in Zip Code 10461


At a glance
9
Schools
4,034
Students
3
Districts
Top rankedRenaissance High School For Musical Theater And The Arts599th of 1,234 New York high schools
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Biggest riser
Renaissance High School For Musical Theater And The Arts up 133 spots statewide this year
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Smallest classes
Ps 721 Stephen McSweeney School 5.4 students per teacher
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SchoolDigger ratings
3★
2★
1★
2 schools without a SchoolDigger rating (too few tested students)
Summary:

The 10461 zip code area of the Bronx, New York is home to 8 high schools serving grades 9-12, with a mix of public and specialized schools. While the schools face consistent challenges like low statewide rankings, high chronic absenteeism, and a large proportion of economically disadvantaged students, a few standout schools like Renaissance High School for Musical Theater and the Arts and Bronx River High School are performing better than others in the area.

The data reveals that all 8 schools have a consistent 4-year graduation rate of 84.3% and a dropout rate of 4.5%. However, there are significant disparities in academic performance, with some schools excelling in certain subject areas like Westchester Square Academy in Chemistry and Bronx River High School in Common Core Algebra II. The two specialized schools, which are part of Nyc Special Schools - District 75, also have significantly higher per-student spending compared to the other public high schools.

Overall, the data highlights both the challenges and potential of the high schools in the 10461 zip code. By understanding the practices and strategies employed by the higher-performing schools, district leaders and policymakers can work to address the systemic issues and implement targeted interventions to support student success across all schools in the area.

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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau, the WNYC and the New York State Department of Health and the NY State Education Department.

IMPORTANT DISCLAIMERS: Not all boundaries are included. We make every effort to ensure that boundaries are up-to-date. But it's important to note that these are approximations and are for general informational purposes only. To verify legal descriptions of boundaries or school locations, contact your local tax assessor's office and/or school district.

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