Bronx School of Law and Finance (10X284)

99 Terrace View Avenue, Bronx, NY 10463, Bronx
Phone: 718-561-0113
Hours: 08:10am - 02:20pm
School Website: https://www.bronxlawandfinance.org/
NYCDOE Website: https://www.myschools.nyc/en/schools/high-school/10X284/
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School Leader: Jessica Goring (jgoring@schools.nyc.gov)
Parent Coordinator: Rosa Rodriguez (rrodriguez130@schools.nyc.gov)
Respect for All Liaison: Aura Burgos (aburgos2@schools.nyc.gov)
Sexual Harassment Prevention Liaison: Barbara Polly (bpolly@schools.nyc.gov)
504 Coordinator: Tyrone Iton (titon@schools.nyc.gov)
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About

We are a school that many know by word of mouth. We enroll siblings, cousins, neighbors, and friends, and we are known for being welcoming and loving. We have a rigorous instructional program, and students select a major in either Law or in Finance. Come visit our Trading Floor or our model Court Room and follow our Instagram page at bxlsf_03 to learn more! As a Future Ready school, the mission of the Bronx School of Law and Finance is to provide students with the necessary skills to pursue employment and/or higher education through the introduction to careers in law and finance"

School Budget: View financial budget

Teachers with more than 3 years of experience: 88%

Academic Highlights: Finance courses (Business Management, Accounting, Financial Planning I and II, Financial Services I and II), Law classes (Criminology, Criminal Justice, Constitutional Law, Trial Practice and Procedures, Forensics), FutureReadyNYC: Business & Finance (Business Operations), College Now classes with Lehman College, CTE track including SYEP and other internships

Other Features: 10th Grade Seats Available, FutureReadyNYC School, Program(s) with 1 GE Applicant Per Seat

School Features:

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

AP Courses, Languages, Sports, Art
AP Courses
Algebra II (Advanced Math), AP English Literature and Composition, AP Spanish Language and Culture, AP Statistics, Chemistry (Advanced Science), ELA (College Course [Credited]), Math (College Course [Credited]), Other (College Course [Credited]), Physics (Advanced Science), World Languages (Advanced World Languages)
Languages Offered
Spanish
Diploma Endorsements
NYS Seal of Biliteracy
Boys PSAL Sports
Baseball, Basketball, Cross Country, Football, Indoor Track, Outdoor Track, Soccer, Volleyball
Girls PSAL Sports
Basketball, Cross Country, Flag Football, Golf, Handball, Indoor Track, Outdoor Track, Soccer, Softball, Tennis, Volleyball
Co-ed PSAL Sports
Golf, Stunt
Other Sports
Bowling, Cheerleading, Cross Country, Flag Football, Golf, Gymnastics, Running, Soccer, Track
Clubs
BIWOCA, Bracelet Making Club, Chess Club, Crochet Club, Dance Club, Edible Art, Explorers Club, Gaming Club, Homework Help, Mock Trial, Moot Court, Movie Club
Art
Our school relies on the talents and interests of our teachers for our arts provisions as well as our work with Manhattan School of Music. This year Manhattan School of Music provided one-on-one vocal coaching for six students and is giving one additional student a free summer class of her choice. Additionally, we offer art history, filmmaking, documentary art, and the ever-popular crocheting. We We also utilized a grant to bring dance to our school, which was very popular, took students to see several plays, on and off Broadway and hosted a string of movies as part of our community building.
Programs
Bronx School of Law and Finance(X28A)
Law & Government

Students will be exposed to law and finance for their first two years. Students will select a major course of study for junior and senior years.

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:42 / 103 (0.41)71 / 103 (0.69)
SWD applicants/seats:16 / 27 (0.59)8 / 27 (0.30)
Rank Avg: 6.06
OffersOffers - Waitlist
School Student & Admissions Statistics
School Year
2023-24
2022-23
2021-22
Total Students Across All Grades
334
343
315
    Grade 12 Students
72
86
70
    Grade 11 Students
84
71
85
    Grade 10 Students
91
92
70
    Grade 9 Students
87
94
90
Avg. Class Size
23.4
20.5
Safety Comp. / Susp. / NYPD
<5 / 19 / 2
<5 / 8 / 2
0 / 0 / 1
Attendance %
83%
83%
79%
Graduation %
84%
84%
83%
College %
46%
48%
55%
Total Applicants / Seats
Total Offers
558 (58) / 130
0
493 (79) / 130
0
613 / 130
118
Survey Summary & Data (2023-24)
Student Responses
Academic Rigor 
  72.29%
Academic Engagement 
  66.85%
Safety 
  75.50%
Bully Prevention 
  71.88%
Inclusivity 
  87.20%
Mental Support 
  71.44%
Environment 
  71.75%
Post-School Support 
  83.67%
Teacher Responses
Academic Rigor 
  88.40%
School Satisfaction 
  97.08%
Student Behavior 
  79.63%
Student Support 
  96.24%
School Leadership 
  98.85%
Instructional Clarity 
  100.00%
Instructional Development 
  96.86%
Post-School Support 
  97.80%
Family Responses
Education 
  98.33%
Teacher Support 
  95.14%
Safety 
  98.33%
School Community 
  78.11%
School Leadership 
  98.50%
Post-School Support 
  99.00%
IEP Support 
  97.00%

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. %
  84.00%
CC Regents
  58
Non-CC Regents
  58
Impact Score
  0.49
Performance Score
  0.44
College Aptitude
CCR
  29.50%
SAT Math
  397
SAT R/W
  405
Postsecondary
2-Year College 24.20%
4-Year College 42.90%
Unknown 32.90%

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 47.30%
Female 52.40%
Other 0.30%
English Language Learners:
  12.90%
Students with Disabilities:
  18.90%
Economic Need Index: 
  91.90%
Student Ethnicity:
Asian 1.80%
Black 21.30%
Hispanic 73.10%
White 3.00%
Other 0.80%
Teacher Ethnicity:
Hispanic 33.30%
White 40.70%
Other 26.00%
IEP Statistics (2023-24)
IEP Services
Students with IEPs
  19.20%
Students with SETSS
  0.90%
Students with ICT
  11.10%
Students with SC
  3.00%
Has all programs
  85.00%
Has some programs
  15.00%
Has no programs
  0.00%
Has all services
  88.00%
Has some services
  0.00%
Has no services
  13.00%
IEP Student Performance
Regents English
  58
Regents Gl. Hist.
  48
Regents Living Env.
  44
4-Year Grad. Rate
  60
IEP Movement
Needs Improvement
IEP Support 
  97.00%
Special Education Programs & Services (2023-24)
ProgramFully ReceivingPartially ReceivingNot Receiving
Integrated Co-Teaching Services38 (88%)<=5 (?)<=5 (?)
SETSS<=5 (?)<=5 (?)0 (0%)
Special Class7 (88%)<=5 (?)<=5 (?)
ServiceFully ReceivingPartially ReceivingNot Receiving
Counseling Services>5 (92%)N/A (N/A)<=5 (8%)
Hearing Education Services<=5 (100%)N/A (N/A)0 (0%)
Occupational Therapy<=5 (100%)N/A (N/A)0 (0%)
Physical Therapy<=5 (100%)N/A (N/A)0 (0%)
Speech-Language Therapy>5 (80%)N/A (N/A)<=5 (20%)
Speech-Language Therapy Bilingual<=5 (100%)0 (0%)0 (0%)
TransportationNumber Receiving
Curb to School8 (73%)
Stop to School<=5 (?)
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
  49
Regents Gl. Hist.
  55
Regents Algebra I
  59
Regents Living Env.
  50
4-Year Grad. Rate
  64.3
ELL Progress
  58
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