Bronx Aerospace High School

Bronx Aerospace High School, serving grades 9-12 in the Bronx, is recognized for its dynamic Career and Technical Education (CTE) pre-engineering program, with a particular focus on aviation. This program offers students hands-on learning, opportunities to earn college credits through Vaughn College, flight simulator training, and preparation for the FAA Written Exam, aiming to provide pathways to both college and career. The school emphasizes paid work-based learning and internships, providing stipends for student participation. The school's four-year graduation rate of 92% is above the citywide median, which is a notable strength. However, its college enrollment rate of 53.3% is at the 25th percentile citywide, indicating that a smaller proportion of graduates pursue higher education compared to many other schools. Academic performance on Regents exams is a significant concern, with pass rates in subjects like Algebra I (6.5%), Geometry (15.8%), Chemistry (0.0%), and English (37.6%) being notably low. External rankings place the school in the bottom 50% of New York schools for overall test scores. Parent satisfaction is exceptionally high, with survey results showing 97-100% positive responses across various questions. Student surveys, however, reveal concerns regarding bullying, alcohol and drug use, physical fights, and gang activity. The school operates within a co-located building.