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What’s Special

Project-based school for new immigrants learning English

The Downside

Few arts classes

Bronx International is a small high school that serves students who have been in the country for four years or less who are learning English. Founded in 2001, it opened in partnership with International Network for Public Schools, an organization with long experience preparing new immigrants for college, including those who have had little schooling in their home country. Students primarily come from the Dominican Republic, Honduras, Ecuador and West African countries. 

Academics & Instruction: Because students arrive at the school with different educational backgrounds and degrees of English fluency, classes mix age groups. Ninth- and 10th-graders study together with the same teachers for two years to improve their language skills. In all grades, teens work together in groups where they often collaborate on projects and translate for one another.

The school is a member of the New York Performance Standards Consortium. Most high schools require students to take five Regents exams to graduate, but Consortium schools only require the English language arts exam. In the other subjects, students present portfolios of their work to a panel of teachers, students and visitors to demonstrate what they have learned and provide evidence of progress. These may take the form of an essay or research paper, an original science experiment or the application of higher-level mathematics. 

In 11th grade, students participate in internships to acquaint them with the world of work and to help them develop their English skills in a non-school setting. Students may take college classes through Howard University, Bronx Community College or Hostos Community College. 

Students who struggle may work one-on-one with a paraprofessional, in small groups, and during after school tutoring. A Saturday enrichment program is open to all students. 

Themes and programs: The school offers three CTE (career and technical education) programs.  Historic Preservation builds skills in carpentry, electrical wiring, masonry and plumbing. Digital Design is an introduction to the skills of a graphic designer, video game designer, and social media marketer. (These students can graduate with Adobe ACA Certification.) Urban Farming is a mix of coursework and hands-on learning at Morris Campus Farm. All students study career and financial management. The school offers visual art. 

Culture & Environment: Each student is assigned a mentor who checks in on their academic progress toward graduation. A team of six teachers work with roughly 100 students who travel from class to class together to build support and community. Students take part in Restorative Justice circles, where they talk through conflicts and build strategies for healthy relationships. 

Building & Facilities: The school is housed on the third floor of the Morris Educational Campus. Built in 1897, the building boasts high ceilings, stained-glass windows, two gymnasiums, a dance studio and a beautiful auditorium with a pipe organ. 

Four small high schools share the building. Sports teams are campus-wide and the schools share the free Montefiore Health Clinic, complete with exam rooms, a dental suite and a counseling area.  

College & Career: Volunteers from the NYU College Advising Corps, along with teachers and staff who speak French, Spanish, Arabic and various Western African languages work in the computer lab to go over necessary documentation to complete financial aid applications. Several workshops for families are geared towards college and financial aid. (Lydie Raschka, web reports and interview, August 2023)

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School Stats

Citywide Average Key
This school is Better Near Worse than the citywide average

Academics

School
Citywide
How many students graduate in 4 years?
 
92%
How many English language learners graduate in 4 years?
 
91%
Average daily attendance
 
79%
How many students miss 18 or more days of school?
 
58%
From the 2022-23 School Quality Guide and 2022-23 NYC School Survey

Students

342
Number of students
Citywide Average is 615

Race/Ethnicity


School
Citywide
Low-income students
 
84%
Students with disabilities
 
3%
Multilingual learners
 
88%
From the 2022-23 Demographic Snapshot

Safety & Vibe

School
Citywide
How many students were suspended?
 
0%
How many students say they feel safe in the hallways, bathrooms and locker rooms?
 
90%
How many students think bullying happens most or all of the time at this school?
 
26%
How many students say that some are bullied at their school because of their gender or sexual orientation?
 
21%
How many teachers say they would recommend this school to other families?
 
82%
From the 2022-23 NYC School Survey and 2019-20 NY State Report Card

Faculty & Staff

School
Citywide
How many teachers say the principal is an effective manager?
 
47%
17.2
Years of principal experience at this school
Citywide Average is 7
333
Number of students for each guidance counselor or social worker
Citywide Average is 191
How many teachers have 3 or more years of experience teaching?
 
96%
Are teachers effective?
From the 2022-23 NYC School Survey, 2022-23 School Quality Guide, 2021-22 Report on School-Based Staff Demographics, 2023 Guidance Counselor Report, and this school's most recent Quality Review Report

Advanced Courses

Which students have access to advanced courses at this school? Learn more

Calculus

Not offered in 2021-21

Computer Science

 
3%

Physics

 
37%

Advanced Foreign Language

 
15%

AP/IB Arts, English, History or Social Science

 
15%

AP/IB Math or Science

 
3%

Music

Not offered in 2021-21
From unpublished, anonymized data from the 2021-22 school year provided by the New York State Education Department, brought to you by

College Readiness

School
Citywide
How many students graduate with test scores high enough to enroll at CUNY without remedial help?
 
27%
How many students take a college-level course or earn a professional certificate?
 
66%
How many students who have graduated from this high school stay in college for at least 3 semesters?
 
30%
From the 2020-21 and 2022-23 School Quality Guide

How many graduates who are eligible received Tuition Assistance Program (TAP) funding to attend a NYS college?
 
29%
This shows how well this school supports low-income students to get funding for college.
How many of those TAP recipients made it through college? Learn more
From unpublished, anonymized student-level data for the class of 2016-17 provided by the New York State Higher Education Services Corporation (HESC) in coordination with the National Student Clearinghouse (NSC), brought to you by
How many students filled out a FAFSA form by the end of their senior year?
 
42%
From the 2022-23 FAFSA data released by Federal Student Aid, brought to you by Visit Understanding FAFSA for help with the FAFSA and financial aid.
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Programs & Admissions

From the 2024 High School Directory

Bronx International High School (X36A)

Admissions Method: Screened: Language

Offerings

From the 2024 High School Directory

Language Courses

French, Spanish

Advanced Courses

Algebra II (Advanced Math), AP French Language and Culture, AP Spanish Language and Culture, Chemistry (Advanced Science), Other (College Course [Credited]), Physics (Advanced Science)

Boys PSAL teams

Baseball, Basketball, Soccer

Girls PSAL teams

Badminton, Basketball, Soccer, Softball, Volleyball

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Contact & Location

Location

1110 Boston Road
Bronx NY 10456

Buses: Bx13, Bx15, Bx17, Bx21, Bx35, Bx41, Bx41-SBS, Bx6, Bx6-SBS


Contact

Principal: Joaquin Vega Vargas

Parent Coordinator: Janet Dweh

Phone: 718-620-1053

Website

Other Details

Shared campus? Yes

This school shares the Morris Educational Campus with three other schools

Uniforms required? No
Metal detectors? Yes

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