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BRONX ARENA HIGH SCHOOL

1440 STORY AVE, BRONX, NY 10473NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT # 8
Federal DataRegular SchoolGrades 0912Non-Charter
114
Students
Total enrolled
17%
Grad Rate
Nat'l avg 87%
80% vs nat'l
9.5 : 1
Student:Teacher
Nat'l avg 15.4:1
38% vs nat'l
41/100
Opportunity Score
Neighborhood outcomes
19% vs nat'l
Small public school
Serves 114 students in grades 09–12 in BRONX, New York.
Below-median opportunity
Children from this neighborhood historically reach the 41th income percentile as adults, per Harvard/Census Opportunity Atlas data.
9.5 : 1 student-teacher ratio
This is well below the national average — smaller classes of 15.4:1.
About This School

BRONX ARENA HIGH SCHOOL is a small high in BRONX, New York, serving grades 09–12 with 114 students. About 89% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, reflecting significant economic challenges in the surrounding community. The 17% graduation rate is below the national average of 87%, a data point worth exploring further during a school visit.

Student Body & Demographics at BRONX ARENA HIGH SCHOOL

114
Total Students
9.5 : 1
Student:Teacher
89%
Free Lunch
12
Teacher FTE
Grade Range
PK
K
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
Highlighted grades (0912) are served by this school
Gender Distribution56 male · 58 female
49%
51%
Male 49%Female 51%
Free / Reduced Lunch Eligibility89%
National avg 52% · 101 students
Student Composition
52%
41%
White2%
Hispanic / Latino52%
Black41%
Multiracial2%
Native American3%
Pacific Islander1%
NCES Common Core of Data · Race/ethnicity self-reported · NCES ID: 360008506258

Academic Outcomes at BRONX ARENA HIGH SCHOOL

Graduation Rate (Adjusted Cohort)
15-19
Below avg
National avg 87%
Graduation Rate Comparison
This school
17%
State avg
88%
National avg
87%
Neighborhood Opportunity Score
41
/ 100
Below-median opportunity

Children from modest-income families in this neighborhood reach the 41th income percentile as adults. This school is in the 32th percentile nationally.

0 — Low50 — MedianHigh — 100
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census) · Census tract · ZIP 10473

School Resources & Funding

Funding data not availableDistrict did not report fiscal data to NCES.
NCES F-33 Finance Survey · District-level data applied to this school
Strengths & Considerations
Strengths
  • 9.5:1 student-teacher ratio — smaller classes than the national norm of 15.4:1
  • Traditional public school — open enrollment, no application process required
Worth Considering
  • 17% graduation rate — below the national average of 87%
  • 89% of students on free or reduced lunch — a high share that can indicate resource pressure
Strengths and considerations are derived from federal data thresholds — not editorial judgements. See data sources below.
School Profile
TypeRegular School
LevelHigh
Grades09 – 12
Location
CountyBronx County
CharterNo
VirtualNo
Phone: (718)860-5056
NCES ID: 360008506258
Who Is This School For?

Best suited for families in BRONX seeking a public high school, especially those prioritizing smaller class sizes and more individualized teacher access. We always recommend an in-person visit and a conversation with current families before making any enrollment decision.

Location
1440 STORY AVE, BRONX, NY 10473
Data Sources & Transparency
Enrollment & Profile
NCES Common Core of Data. Grades, enrollment, demographics, school characteristics. Updated annually.
Funding & Spending
NCES F-33 Finance Survey. District-level spending data. School-level breakdowns are not publicly reported.
Graduation Rate
EDFacts Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR). High schools only. Small cohorts may be range-coded for privacy.
Opportunity Score
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census Bureau). Census tract outcomes for children born in the 1980s.
Fact-Based Rankings
Best-school rankings are computed from federal metrics only — enrollment, per-pupil spending, student-teacher ratio, opportunity score, and graduation rate. No editorial opinion or paid placements.
Equity Data (Coming Soon)
AP access, counselor ratios, and chronic absenteeism from the CRDC will be added in a future update.

Questions to Ask on Your School Visit

Research shows the most important factors are invisible in the data. Here is what to ask when you visit.

High
1
What percentage of students take AP or dual enrollment courses?
Indicates academic rigor and college prep
2
What college counseling and application support is provided?
Ratio of students per counselor matters
3
What career and vocational pathways are offered?
CTE programs, internships, industry partnerships
4
How does the school support students at risk of not graduating?
Credit recovery, attendance intervention
5
What's the school's culture around attendance and behavior?
Discipline approach, restorative practices
6
What happens after graduation — where do students go?
Ask about college, career, military outcomes
7
What does the school do with student performance data?
How data is used to personalize instruction
8
How would you describe teacher retention here?
High turnover can disrupt continuity of learning
9
What's the culture around student diversity and inclusion?
How differences are celebrated and managed

Frequently Asked Questions

About this school and the data on this page

About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.