School Name
Bronx High School of Science
Phone Number
718-817-7700
School Email
golanc@bxscience.edu
Bus
Bx1, Bx10, Bx2, Bx22, Bx26, Bx28, Bx3, BxM3, BxM4
Subway
B, D to Bedford Park Blvd ; 4 to Bedford Park Blvd - Lehman College
Primary Address Line 1
75 WEST 205 STREET
Website
www.bxscience.edu
School Type
Specialized High School
Overview Paragraph
Our primary educational objective is to teach gifted students to think scientifically. We accomplish this goal by providing research opportunities in many disciplines, numerous Advanced Placement (AP) and post-AP courses, hands-on lab experiences and individualized attention in a warm, caring learning environment. We provide an enriched and diverse program to prepare students for leadership positions in science and society. Students enjoy a well-rounded education and the experience of a college-like atmosphere on an open campus.
Program Highlights
Intel Research Program, Post-AP Genetics, Post-AP Psychology Courses, Game Programming, Quantum Mechanics, Quantitative Analysis, Linear Algebra, Multivariable Calculus, Digital Music, Four Performing Musical Groups, Speech and Debate, Abnormal Behavior, Forensic Science, Electronics, Holocaust Studies, Animal Behavior with the Bronx Zoo, Astronomy (planetarium on-site), Computer Science Sequence, Digital Photography
Language Classes
Chinese (Mandarin), French, Greek, Italian, Japanese, Latin, Spanish
Advancedplacement Courses
Art History, Biology, Calculus, Chemistry, Chinese Language and Culture, Computer Science A, Economics, English, French Language and Culture, Italian Language and Culture, Japanese Language and Culture, Latin, Music Theory, Physics, Spanish, Statistics, Studio Art, United States Government and Politics, United States History, World History
Diplomaendorsements
Math, Science
Extracurricular Activities
Over 80 clubs: Arista Honor Society, Big Sibs, Bridge Building, Biology, Math; Physical Science, English and Social Studies Journals, Envirothon, Euro Challenge, Fed Challenge, Mock Trial, Model United Nation, Math Team, S!NG, Musical and Dramatic Theater Productions, Oceanography, Robotics Teams, School Newspaper, Yearbook, Science Olympiad, Speech and Debate Teams; Students can start new clubs.
Psal Sports Boys
Badminton, Baseball, Basketball, Bowling, Cross Country, Fencing, Gymnastics, Handball, Indoor Track, Lacrosse, Outdoor Track, Soccer, Swimming, Table Tennis, Tennis, Volleyball, Wrestling
Psal Sports Girls
Badminton, Basketball, Bowling, Cross Country, Fencing, Flag Football, Golf, Gymnastics, Handball, Indoor Track, Lacrosse, Outdoor Track, Soccer, Softball, Swimming, Table Tennis, Tennis, Volleyball, Wrestling
Psal Sports Coed
Cricket, Golf
School Sports
Please visit the Bronx Science Homepage for a list of sports, coaches and achievements.
Partner Cbo
Riverdale Young Men/Women Hebrew Association (YMWHA), Kiwanis International
Partner Hospital
The Hebrew Home for the Aged
Partner Highered
State University of New York (SUNY) Albany, Columbia University, New York University, Rockefeller University, Weill Cornell Medical College, Hospital for Special Surgery, The Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art, City University New York (CUNY), Albert Einstein College of Medicine, Mount Sinai School of Medicine, Fordham University, Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center, Manhattan College
Partner Cultural
ArtsConnection, Scholastic Arts and Writing, Museum of Modern Art (MoMA), Museum of Jewish Heritage, The Jewish Museum, Alexander S. Onassis Public Benefit Foundation
Partner Nonprofit
Bronx Zoo, Hennessy Family Foundation
Partner Corporate
Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld LLP, Con Edison
Partner Financial
Credit Suisse
Partner Other
U.S. Department of State, New York State Supreme Court, The New York City Bar Association, New York City School Construction Authority, Metropolitan Transit Authority, Council on Foreign Relations
Se Services
This school will provide students with disabilities the supports and services indicated on their IEPs.
School Accessibility Description
Functionally Accessible
Priority01
Open to New York City residents
Nta
Van Cortlandt Village