Bronx School of Law and Finance

The Bronx School of Law and Finance is known for its welcoming and supportive environment, often enrolling siblings, cousins, neighbors, and friends through word of mouth. Parents and students consistently describe the school atmosphere as encouraging, with teachers who foster positive relationships and push students to do their best. The school offers a rigorous instructional program with specialized majors in Law and Finance, featuring unique facilities like a Trading Floor and a model Court Room to provide hands-on learning experiences. It is a Future Ready school, aiming to equip students with skills for higher education and careers in these fields, with a curriculum enriched by a partnership with Barnard College. The school demonstrates a strong commitment to student success, reflected in its graduation rate of 93.0%, which is well above the citywide median. Its college enrollment rate of 64.0% is slightly below the citywide median. Regents pass rates are mixed; English (67.2%) and Languages Other Than English (87.5%) are strong, but Math (Algebra I, Algebra II, Geometry) and Living Environment pass rates are notably low. Student surveys indicate high satisfaction with post-school support and inclusivity, and most students feel safe in common areas. However, a lower percentage of students report that physical fights are rare. While staff are praised for being supportive, some feedback suggests that organizational aspects and communication could be improved.