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Bronx Center for Science and Mathematics |
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1363 Fulton Avenue Bronx, NY 10456 Phone: (718) 992-7089 Fax: (718) 590-1052 Website Map |
Principal: Edward Tom Parent Coordinator: Lillian Marrero (718) 992-7089 |
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WHAT'S SPECIAL: Modeled after a successful Manhattan high school; high expectations and congenial atmosphere. DOWNSIDE: There is only one science lab, shared with another school in the building. |
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Grade levels: 9 to 12 Class size: 27 Enrollment: 435 Ethnicity %: 1 W; 22 B; 71 H; 6 A |
4 year graduation rate: 78.0% |
District 9 HS Supt: Alexis Penzell Admissions: Bronx priority Neighborhood: Morrisania More school data |
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Wearing blue blazers with a school logo, coordinating ties, and gray trousers or pleated skirts, students at Bronx Center for Math and Science look more like prep school kids than public school students. That's exactly the goal of Principal Edward Tom, who hopes to re-create the atmosphere of an elite institution in a public setting. Formerly a math teacher at Manhattan Center for Math and Science, a successful  |
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See all 7 user comments | Post Your Comment |
| Mar 21, 2008 | "This school's education is all right, but there are many things wrong with the school," writes a student. "They put a bit too much pressure on the students and the school is in need of many things... read more | |
| Apr 11, 2006 | "I want to make history and create an environment of high standards," said Principal Edward Tom. "A loving environment and a support net to hold them up when they fall, as opposed to dumbing down... read more | |
| Apr 11, 2006 |
"Education is going on here as compared to some other schools," said a teacher who left retirement to teach at Bronx Center. "The staff is great. Learning is going on." (February 2006)
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| This page was last updated on Nov 30, 2009. |
