Bronxdale High School

Bronxdale High School is a 9-12 public high school in the Bronx, known for its small, community-oriented environment within the larger Christopher Columbus Educational Campus. The school emphasizes a hands-on, collaborative, and inquiry-based educational experience, focusing on critical thinking and real-world applications. It offers an extended school day with tutoring and maintains small class sizes, averaging 26 students for academic courses and 15 for advisory sections. The curriculum includes Advanced Placement (AP) courses and College Now programs, providing opportunities for college credit. While the four-year graduation rate (79%) and college enrollment rate (54.4%) are near the citywide 25th percentile, Regents pass rates are strong in Languages Other Than English (92.3%). Parents report very high satisfaction with the school, and students generally feel safe and that conflicts are resolved fairly. The school prioritizes Social Emotional Learning and is described as inclusive and accepting of diverse identities. Distinctive offerings include specialized arts programs like Dance with a diploma endorsement, Visual and Graphic Arts, and a culinary department.