Dr. Richard Izquierdo Health and Science Charter School

Dr. Richard Izquierdo Health and Science Charter School in the Bronx serves students in grades 6-12, offering a distinctive focus on health and science careers. The school provides unique opportunities such as EMT certification courses, early college classes, and STEM-related internships, aiming to prepare students for college and employment as certified healthcare professionals. Parents express overwhelmingly positive sentiment, highlighting strong family engagement and satisfaction with the school environment. Teachers are frequently praised as dedicated, caring, and supportive, often providing extra help to students. Academically, the school's middle school ELA and Math proficiency rates are below citywide medians, with math proficiency significantly lower. However, the high school demonstrates a strong commitment to college readiness, with a college enrollment rate well above the citywide median. The graduation rate is solid, though Regents exam pass rates are mixed, with some subjects performing below state averages. Student survey results indicate that while many students feel safe, there are concerns regarding school cleanliness, fairness in conflict resolution, and instances of bullying or physical altercations. The school also addresses a high-needs population, with a high Economic Need Index.