For the 2025 school year, there are 6 public high schools serving 2,517 students in 10472, NY.
The top ranked public high schools in 10472, NY are Urban Assembly Charter School For Computer Science, High School Of World Cultures and Cinema School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
high schools in zipcode 10472 have an average math proficiency score of 49% (versus the New York public high school average of 67%), and reading proficiency score of 44% (versus the 59% statewide average). High schools in 10472, NY have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New York public high schools.
high school in zipcode 10472 have a Graduation Rate of 89%, which is more than the New York average of 88%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Cinema School, with ≥95% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in New York or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New York public high school average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Best 10472, NY High Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Urban Assembly Charter School For Computer Science
Charter School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1300 Boynton Ave-3rd Fl
Bronx, NY 10472
(646) 421-4523
Bronx, NY 10472
(646) 421-4523
Grades: 9-12
| 449 students
Rank: #22.
High School Of World Cultures
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 60-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1300 Boynton Ave
Bronx, NY 10472
(718) 860-8120
Bronx, NY 10472
(718) 860-8120
Grades: 9-12
| 387 students
Rank: #33.
Cinema School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1551 E 172nd St
Bronx, NY 10472
(718) 620-2560
Bronx, NY 10472
(718) 620-2560
Grades: 9-12
| 323 students
Rank: #44.
Pan American International High School At Monroe
(Math: 90-94% | Reading: 40-49% )
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1300 Boynton Ave
Bronx, NY 10472
(718) 991-7238
Bronx, NY 10472
(718) 991-7238
Grades: 9-12
| 318 students
Rank: #55.
Metropolitan Soundview High School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1300 Boynton Ave
Bronx, NY 10472
(718) 860-8240
Bronx, NY 10472
(718) 860-8240
Grades: 9-12
| 386 students
Rank: #66.
Mott Hall V
(Math: 23% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1551 E 172nd St
Bronx, NY 10472
(718) 620-8160
Bronx, NY 10472
(718) 620-8160
Grades: 6-12
| 654 students
10472, New York Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Borough Academy-bronx (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
730 Bryant Ave-4th Fl
Bronx, NY 10472
(718) 365-7602
Bronx, NY 10472
(718) 365-7602
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
1300 Boynton Ave
Bronx, NY 10472
(718) 860-8200
Bronx, NY 10472
(718) 860-8200
Grades: 9-12
| 65 students
Group Home 1 (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
880 Thieriot Ave
Bronx, NY 10472
Bronx, NY 10472
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Group Home 4 Apt 3c (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
880 Thieriot Ave
Bronx, NY 10472
Bronx, NY 10472
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Group Home 5 Apt 1c (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
880 Thieriot Ave
Bronx, NY 10472
Bronx, NY 10472
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
1111 Pugsley Ave
Bronx, NY 10472
(718) 822-5186
Bronx, NY 10472
(718) 822-5186
Grades: 6-8
| 354 students
1300 Boynton Ave
Bronx, NY 10472
(718) 860-8140
Bronx, NY 10472
(718) 860-8140
Grades: 9-12
| 49 students
1300 Boynton Ave
Bronx, NY 10472
(718) 860-8160
Bronx, NY 10472
(718) 860-8160
Grades: 9-12
| 336 students
St. Lawrence Group Home (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
419 St Lawrence Ave
Bronx, NY 10472
Bronx, NY 10472
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in 10472, NY?
The top ranked public high schools in 10472, NY include Urban Assembly Charter School For Computer Science, High School Of World Cultures and Cinema School.
How many public high schools are located in 10472?
6 public high schools are located in 10472.
What is the racial composition of students in 10472?
10472 public high schools minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New York public high schools average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
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