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Bronx School of Law and Finance

Public | 9-12 | 422 students

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Posted March 19, 2008

Its an average high school with a great learning environment and great students but with below average student discipline.
—Submitted by a parent


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About these ratings

The Community Rating is the school’s average rating from its community members (e.g., parents, students, and school staff). The highest possible rating is five stars; the lowest is one star.

The test results by subgroup show how the designated group of students is performing in comparison to the general population.
Algebra 2/Trigonometry

The state average for Algebra 2/Trigonometry was 64% in 2011.

19 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
37%
Chemistry

The state average for Chemistry was 78% in 2011.

12 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
33%
Earth Science

The state average for Earth Science was 72% in 2011.

85 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
47%
English

The state average for English was 85% in 2011.

113 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
78%
French

The state average for French was 95% in 2011.

2011

 
 
n/a
Geometry

The state average for Geometry was 75% in 2011.

90 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
49%
Global History and Geography

The state average for Global History and Geography was 70% in 2011.

101 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
57%
Integrated Algebra

The state average for Integrated Algebra was 73% in 2011.

116 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
61%
Italian

The state average for Italian was 98% in 2011.

2011

 
 
n/a
Living Environment

The state average for Living Environment was 81% in 2011.

105 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
69%
Physics

The state average for Physics was 79% in 2011.

2011

 
 
n/a
Spanish

The state average for Spanish was 94% in 2011.

27 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
100%
U.S. History and Government

The state average for U.S. History and Government was 80% in 2011.

147 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
55%
Scale: % passing

About the tests


In 2010-2011 New York used the New York State Regents Examinations to test high school students in english language arts, math, global history and geography, US history and government, living environment, chemistry, earth science, physics and several foreign languages. The results for english language arts, math, living environment, chemistry, earth science, physics, global history and geography, US history and government, french, italian, and spanish are displayed in GreatSchools profiles. Students must take at least five Regents Exams in order to graduate. Scores of 65 and above are passing; scores of 55 and above earn credit toward a local diploma (with the approval of the local board of education). The goal is for all students to pass the tests.

See New York's state standards

Source: New York State Education Department

Algebra 2/Trigonometry

All Students37%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
General population37%

Chemistry

All Students33%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
General population33%

Earth Science

All Students47%
Students with disabilities17%
General population50%

English

All Students78%
Students with disabilities70%
General population79%

French

All Studentsn/a
Students with disabilitiesn/a
General populationn/a

Geometry

All Students49%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
General populationn/a

Global History and Geography

All Students57%
Students with disabilities11%
General population61%

Integrated Algebra

All Students61%
Students with disabilities50%
General population63%

Italian

All Studentsn/a
Students with disabilitiesn/a
General populationn/a

Living Environment

All Students69%
Students with disabilities46%
General population72%

Physics

All Studentsn/a
Students with disabilitiesn/a
General populationn/a

Spanish

All Students100%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
General populationn/a

U.S. History and Government

All Students55%
Students with disabilities29%
General population59%
Scale: % passing

About the tests


In 2010-2011 New York used the New York State Regents Examinations to test high school students in english language arts, math, global history and geography, US history and government, living environment, chemistry, earth science, physics and several foreign languages. The results for english language arts, math, living environment, chemistry, earth science, physics, global history and geography, US history and government, french, italian, and spanish are displayed in GreatSchools profiles. Students must take at least five Regents Exams in order to graduate. Scores of 65 and above are passing; scores of 55 and above earn credit toward a local diploma (with the approval of the local board of education). The goal is for all students to pass the tests.

The different student groups are identified by the New York Department of Education. If there are fewer than 5 students in a particular group, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See New York's state standards

Source: New York State Education Department

In 2009-2010, this school was given a grade of "B" for the high school level.

About the tests


Progress Report Grades measure the school's contribution to student learning in three areas: School Environment, Student Performance and Student Progress. Schools can receive additional credit for achieving exemplary performance progress among high-needs students. Progress Report Grades range from A to F.

See New York's state standards

Source: New York City Department of Education

Breaking down the GreatSchools Rating

GreatSchools Ratings are based on the most recent standardized test results for schools. Use the breakdown ratings below to compare types of students at this school. Learn more »


Student ethnicity

Ethnicity This school State average
Hispanic 55% 21%
Black 40% 19%
White 3% 51%
Asian/Pacific Islander 2% 8%
American Indian/Alaska Native 0% 0%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program 87%N/A44%
Limited English proficient 8%N/A7%
Source: NYSED, 2007-2008

Graduation rate

  This school District averageState average
All Students 82%N/A76%
Female 80%N/A79%
Male 87%N/A71%
Black or African American 81%N/A61%
Hispanic or Latino 83%N/A59%
Economically disadvantaged 82%N/A65%
Not economically disadvantaged 83%N/A80%
Students with disabilities 80%N/A56%
General-Education students 82%N/A79%
Source: NYSED, 2007-2008

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 18N/A13
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Teacher experience

  This school District averageState average
Fewer than 3 years experience 19%N/A10%
Source: NYSED, 2007-2008

Teacher education levels

  This school District averageState average
Master's degree and above 30%N/A33%
Source: NYSED, 2007-2008

Teacher credentials

  This school District averageState average
Teachers with no valid teaching certificate 19%N/A5%
Source: NYSED, 2007-2008
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99 Terrace View Ave
Bronx, NY 10463
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Phone: (718) 561-0113

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