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What’s Special
Four years of math and science; community work in health and science positions
The Downside
Metal detectors
Tucked into a wing of the behemoth Truman High School in Co-op City, Bronx Health Sciences is a tiny, safe, well-run high school that offers four years of math and science and requires many hours of community service in the fields of health and science. The school does a good job of preparing students for college, even though many arrive in 9th grade unprepared to do high school-level work.
Children are required to do 420 hours of community service during their four years. They choose from a community handbook, and may apply to nursing homes, rehabilitation centers, hospitals or associations to benefit children or the homeless. Some volunteer at the Bronx Zoo and get firsthand experience with animal behavior, anatomy and physiology, according to the Quality Review. Others volunteer at Montefiore Hospital, The American Cancer Society and Beth Abraham Center for Rehabilitation and Nursing, among other locations.
In school, children are assessed not only with traditional testing but also through projects they complete both individually and in groups.
Miriam Rivas has been principal since the school opened in 2004. Most teachers say she is an effective manager and most would recommend the school to other families.
College preparation begins in 9th grade and includes mentoring of students having difficulties. Students in grades 11 and 12 have a college advisor who helps them work through the college admissions process.
Students are required to wear uniforms. All students must pass through metal detectors. (Lydie Raschka, web reports and DOE data, September 2018)
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School Stats
Academics
Students
Race/Ethnicity
Safety & Vibe
Faculty & Staff
Advanced Courses
Calculus
Computer Science
Not offered in 2021-21Physics
Advanced Foreign Language
AP/IB Arts, English, History or Social Science
AP/IB Math or Science
Music
Not offered in 2021-21College Readiness
Programs & Admissions
From the 2024 High School DirectoryBronx Health Sciences High School (X88X)
Offerings
From the 2024 High School DirectoryLanguage Courses
Spanish
Advanced Courses
Algebra II (Advanced Math), AP Art History, AP English Language and Composition, AP Psychology, AP United States Government and Politics, Chemistry (Advanced Science), ELA (College Course [Uncredited]), World Languages (Advanced World Languages)
Boys PSAL teams
Baseball, Basketball, Cross Country, Football, Indoor Track, Outdoor Track, Soccer, Swimming, Tennis, Volleyball, Wrestling
Girls PSAL teams
Basketball, Cross Country, Flag Football, Indoor Track, Outdoor Track, Soccer, Swimming, Tennis, Volleyball, Wrestling
Coed PSAL teams
Stunt
Read about admissions, academics, and more at this school on NYCDOE’s MySchools
Contact & Location
Location
750 Baychester Avenue
Bronx
NY
10475
Trains: to Baychester Av
Buses: Bx12, Bx12-SBS, Bx23, Bx25, Bx26, Bx28, Bx30, Bx38, BxM7, Q50
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Other Details
This school shares the Harry S. Truman Educational Campus with one other school
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