Bronx Latin

Bronx Latin (12X267) is a public school in District 12, Longwood, Bronx, serving grades 6–12. In 2026, 36% of tested students were proficient in reading and 24% were proficient in math (NYC DOE). Enrollment was 445 students in 2025–26 (NYC DOE).

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At a glance for families

  • Grades served: 6–12
  • Neighborhood: Longwood
  • Non-zoned

Locations (1)

Bronx Latin
800 Home St, Bronx, NY 10456, USA
Bronx, Longwood

School Quality

The one thing to remember

2026 math proficiency is 24%, lower than most NYC middle schools, including those with similar economic need; math is down 18 points since 2023, while citywide math rose 6 points.

What the numbers say

  • Students here gain less than at most schools serving similar students (2024–25).
  • Reading is down 6 points since 2023, while citywide reading fell 2 points; about typical for NYC middle schools with similar economic need.
  • English learners rose from 10% in 2023–24 to 14% in 2025–26, a larger increase than at most district middle schools.

What its own parents say

95%

of parents trust the principal

96%

trust their child's teachers

94%

satisfied with the education overall

NYC School Survey 2026. 61% of families answered.

Test scores in context

Student progress (2024–25)

DOE School Quality Report

Students here gain less than at most schools serving similar students

Impact score: 0.34 · 11th percentile

The DOE compares results with those of students with similar starting points and backgrounds.

View this school's official NYC DOE School Quality Snapshot

Reading

36%

2026

students scored at Level 3 or 4

153 students tested

Level 130%
Level 234%
Level 323%
Level 413%

Results for students in special education and general education students (2026)

Students in special education15%

48 students tested

General education students46%

105 students tested

See grade-by-grade results
Grade 629%
Grade 738%
Grade 840%

Mathematics

24%

2026

students scored at Level 3 or 4

91 students tested

Level 147%
Level 229%
Level 318%
Level 47%

Results for students in special education and general education students (2026)

Students in special education16%

31 students tested

General education students28%

60 students tested

See grade-by-grade results
Grade 618%
Grade 730%

Grade 8 math not reported by the DOE.

Reading benchmarks

2026
This school36%
District 1235%
NYC public schools (DOE)51%

Math benchmarks

2026
This school24%
District 1240%
NYC public schools (DOE)58%

Excludes charter schools. Weighted by students tested.

Proficiency over time

0%25%50%75%100%New state tests26%36%23%24%2018201920222023202420252026
ReadingMath

New York changed its grades 3–8 tests in 2023. Compare years from 2023 onward with each other, not with earlier years.

Citywide reading scores fell sharply in 2026; NYC Public Schools is reviewing the results. Source: NYC Public Schools

View the data behind this chart
YearReadingMath
201826%23%
201933%31%
202245%18%
202341%42%
202438%43%
202537%25%
202636%24%

Proficiency means scoring at Level 3 or above. Test scores are one measure of a school, not the whole experience.

How it ranks nearby

Reading · 2026

  1. Bronx Latin (this school)36%

    Economic need index: >95%

  2. Economic need index: >95%0.5 mi away

  3. Economic need index: >95%0.8 mi away

  4. Economic need index: >95%0.8 mi away

Math · 2026

  1. Economic need index: >95%0.8 mi away

  2. Economic need index: >95%0.8 mi away

  3. Economic need index: >95%0.5 mi away

  4. Bronx Latin (this school)24%

    Economic need index: >95%

Bronx Latin vs Bronx Career and College Preparatory High School

MeasureBronx LatinBronx Career and College Preparatory High School
Enrollment (2025–26)445112
Student–teacher ratio (2025–26)10.05.9
Family satisfaction (2026)94%96%
Principal trust (2026)95%97%
Teacher trust (2026)96%97%
Leadership (2026)95%97%
4-year graduation rate (2025)96%55%
Regents diploma rate (2025)92%52%
Distance between schools<0.01 mi

Bronx Latin has higher 4-year graduation rate (2025) than Bronx Career and College Preparatory High School (96% vs 55%) and higher Regents diploma rate (2025) (92% vs 52%).

Student body

Enrollment

445 students

6–12 · down 89 over five years

NYC DOE · 2025–26

Students per teacher

10.0

students per teacher

NYC DOE · 2025–26

English learners

14%

was 10% in 2024–25

NYC DOE · 2025–26

Economic need

94% of students live in poverty (2025–26)

Economic need index: >95% — the measure we use to compare similar schools.

NYC DOE · 2025–26

Special education

29%

of students here are in special education

NYC DOE · 2025–26

Student body: 1% White, 77% Hispanic, 1% Asian, 20% Black, 0% multiracial, 53% female, 47% male.

Economic need index: >95% — the measure we use to compare similar schools. It combines measures of students’ economic circumstances; it is not a measure of school quality.

More from the family survey

Leadership
95%
Disability support services
91%
Outreach
92%
Facilities
91%
Parent involvement
83%

NYC DOE · 2026 survey

School zone

NYC DOE · 2024–25

Know before you tour

Admissions

Admissions for NYC public schools go through MySchools. This school has no attendance zone; admission is through MySchools.

Address

800 Home St, Bronx, NY 10456, USA

How to read this page

  • Test scores measure one week in April. They say nothing about the art room, recess or whether your child will be happy. Tour the school.
  • Averages hide gaps. In 2026, students in special education here scored 15% in reading (48 tested), compared with 36% schoolwide. If that's your family, ask how the school will support your child.

Frequently Asked Questions

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Quick Facts

What is this provider?

  • Subject: K–12 Schools
  • Sub-Subjects: Elementary School, High School, Middle School
  • Location: Longwood, Bronx
  • Address: 800 Home St, Bronx, NY 10456, USA