Bronx Compass High School (08X561)

1980 Lafayette Avenue, Bronx, NY 10473, Bronx
Phone: 718-828-1206
Hours: 8:15am - 2:35pm
School Website: https://www.bronxcompass.org/
NYCDOE Website: https://www.myschools.nyc/en/schools/high-school/08X561/
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School Leader: Steven Neal (sneal4@schools.nyc.gov)
Parent Coordinator: Charlene Nieves (cnieves18@schools.nyc.gov)
Respect for All Liaison: Adebowale Oshodi (aoshodi3@schools.nyc.gov)
Sexual Harassment Prevention Liaison: Jose Martinez Elias (jmartinez-elias@schools.nyc.gov)
504 Coordinator: Genelly Cornelio (gcornelio@schools.nyc.gov)
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About

Bronx Compass High School's mission is for all students to graduate equipped to succeed in the college and career of their dreams. We instill in our students to have GRIT: Guts, Responsibility, Integrity and Tenacity, and our entire staff works closely with individual students to demonstrate these core values. Students receive consistent guidance and support from our team of school counselors to obtain scholarships/grants, visit college campuses, and strive for their college and career goals. Students take four years of seminar classes that support them in literacy, health, and college and career readiness. Our teachers and staff also provide many opportunities for clubs and trips and learning outside of the classroom.

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Teachers with more than 3 years of experience: 71%

Academic Highlights: LITERACY Seminar Classes to support literacy, health, and College and Career Readiness, Civics For All: Students engage in Civics classes that support them in developing their leadership in their school and community. Students can graduate with the Seal of Civic Readiness., Financial Literacy; A focus on mastering literacy and skills in all content areas

Other Features: 10th Grade Seats Available, College Trips, Health Center, Internships Available, Orientation, Program(s) with 1 GE Applicant Per Seat, Program(s) with 2 SWD Applicants Per Seat, Saturday Programs, Student Parent Orientation, Summer Bridge, Summer Internships, Summer Orientation, Weekend Programs

School Features:

  • Offers 10th Grade Seats
  • School whose primary location is co-located with another school
  • Guidance Counselors, Social Workers, Bilingual Guidance Counselors

AP Courses, Languages, Sports, Art
AP Courses
Algebra II (Advanced Math), AP Art History, AP Computer Science A, AP Computer Science Principles, AP English Literature and Composition, AP Psychology, AP United States Government and Politics, AP United States History, Chemistry (Advanced Science), Other (College Course [Credited]), Social Studies (College Course [Credited]), World Languages (Advanced World Languages)
Boys PSAL Sports
Baseball, Basketball, Football, Outdoor Track, Soccer
Girls PSAL Sports
Badminton, Basketball, Indoor Track, Outdoor Track, Soccer, Softball, Tennis, Volleyball
Other Sports
Cheerleading, Fitness, Volleyball
Clubs
Arts and Crafts Club, Cheerleading, Culinary Arts Club, Dance club, Drama Club, Environmental Club, Gender Sexuality Alliance (GSA), Hispanic Culture Club, Journalism Club, Mental Health Awareness Club, Mentors Club, Music Club, National Honor Society, NYPD Explorers, Soccer Club, Student Council (Dragons of the Round Table!), Video Game Club, Weightlifting Club, Yearbook
Art
Bronx Compass High School provides arts classes for students at every grade level, including Music Production, Ableton Beats Drama, and Digital arts. Music, dance, and crafts are also offered as afterschool clubs. Performance opportunities include our annual showcase concerts that are collaborative productions featuring students and staff.
Programs
Bronx Compass High School(Y61A)
Humanities & Interdisciplinary

We pride ourselves on students graduating College and Career ready for 21st century careers by taking rigorous college courses in Advanced Placement Computer Science, Advanced Placement Literature, Advanced Placement Government, Advanced Placement US History, Advanced Placement Psychology, Advanced Placement Environmental Science, Advanced Placement Human Geography, taking College Now courses at local colleges for FREE College Credits and offering FREE PSAT/SAT Prep after school and weekends.

10th Grade seats available

Method:
Requirement:
Ed. Opt. programs admit students across all academic levels. Students are grouped into Low, Middle, and High categories based on a composite of their academic data. One-third of offers are made to students in each category.
Priority:
  • (Group 1) Bronx students or residents
  • (Group 2) New York City residents

Applicant Analysis
2023-242022-23
GE applicants/seats:47 / 103 (0.46)93 / 95 (0.98)
SWD applicants/seats:23 / 27 (0.85)38 / 25 (1.52)
Rank Avg: 5.50
OffersOffers - Waitlist
School Student & Admissions Statistics
School Year
2023-24
2022-23
2021-22
Total Students Across All Grades
400
395
379
    Grade 12 Students
88
75
82
    Grade 11 Students
107
88
77
    Grade 10 Students
112
122
97
    Grade 9 Students
93
110
123
Avg. Class Size
24.8
22.5
Safety Comp. / Susp. / NYPD
51 / 39 / 1
58 / 88 / 0
61 / 88 / 7
Attendance %
84%
81%
78%
Graduation %
92%
76%
87%
College %
28%
34%
54%
Total Applicants / Seats
Total Offers
520 (70) / 130
0
728 (131) / 120
0
921 / 120
155
Survey Summary & Data (2023-24)
Student Responses
Academic Rigor 
  73.57%
Academic Engagement 
  66.00%
Safety 
  71.25%
Bully Prevention 
  59.00%
Inclusivity 
  86.40%
Mental Support 
  74.67%
Environment 
  66.63%
Post-School Support 
  75.56%
Teacher Responses
Academic Rigor 
  79.40%
School Satisfaction 
  91.33%
Student Behavior 
  60.50%
Student Support 
  89.14%
School Leadership 
  88.46%
Instructional Clarity 
  84.33%
Instructional Development 
  80.37%
Post-School Support 
  96.40%
Family Responses
Education 
  92.89%
Teacher Support 
  89.57%
Safety 
  93.67%
School Community 
  79.00%
School Leadership 
  95.00%
Post-School Support 
  93.00%
IEP Support 
  92.67%

Note: Yellow bars indicate city-wide averages for the associated category

View Full NYC DOE Survey Results:

This data was gathered from the NYC DOE's yearly school surveys: https://infohub.nyced.org/reports/students-and-schools/school-quality/nyc-school-survey

Academic Summary & Data (2023-24)
Academic Proficiency
4-Year Grad. %
  90.90%
CC Regents
  62
Non-CC Regents
  60
Impact Score
  0.42
Performance Score
  0.41
College Aptitude
CCR
  34.60%
SAT Math
  410
SAT R/W
  415
Postsecondary
2-Year College 17.80%
4-Year College 16.50%
Unknown 65.70%

View Full Academic Data:

This data was gathered from the NYC DOE's yearly quality reports: https://infohub.nyced.org/reports/students-and-schools/school-quality/school-quality-reports-and-resources

School Demographics (2023-24)
Student Population:
Male 61.00%
Female 39.00%
English Language Learners:
  10.80%
Students with Disabilities:
  27.50%
Economic Need Index: 
  90.90%
Student Ethnicity:
Asian 7.80%
Black 26.00%
Hispanic 61.30%
White 2.30%
Other 2.60%
Teacher Ethnicity:
Black 28.10%
Hispanic 43.80%
White 25.00%
Other 3.10%
IEP Statistics (2023-24)
IEP Services
Students with IEPs
  27.00%
Students with SETSS
  1.50%
Students with ICT
  19.50%
Students with SC
  0.30%
Has all programs
  98.00%
Has all services
  92.00%
Has some services
  0.00%
Has no services
  8.00%
IEP Student Performance
Regents English
  59
Regents Gl. Hist.
  59
Regents US Hist.
  59
Regents Algebra I
  55
Regents Living Env.
  46
4-Year Grad. Rate
  90.5
IEP Movement
Good
IEP Support 
  92.67%
Special Education Programs & Services (2023-24)
ProgramFully ReceivingPartially ReceivingNot Receiving
Integrated Co-Teaching Services81 (98%)<=5 (?)<=5 (?)
SETSS7 (100%)0 (0%)0 (0%)
Special Class7 (100%)0 (0%)0 (0%)
ServiceFully ReceivingPartially ReceivingNot Receiving
Counseling Services>5 (92%)N/A (N/A)<=5 (8%)
Counseling Services Bilingual<=5 (100%)0 (0%)0 (0%)
Hearing Education Services<=5 (100%)N/A (N/A)0 (0%)
Occupational Therapy<=5 (100%)N/A (N/A)0 (0%)
Speech-Language Therapy>5 (91%)N/A (N/A)<=5 (9%)
TransportationNumber Receiving
Curb to School<=5 (?)
Stop to School0 (0%)
Unassigned<=5 (?)

This data was gathered from the NYC DOE's Special Education Reports: https://infohub.nyced.org/reports/government-reports/special-education-reports

ELL Performance (2023-24)
Regents English
  62
Regents Algebra I
  61
Regents Living Env.
  51
ELL Progress
  68
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