Bronx High School of Science

Bronx High School of Science
Bronx High School of Science in July 2006
Location
75 W 205th St

,
10468

United States
Coordinates40°52′42″N 73°53′27″W / 40.87833°N 73.89083°W / 40.87833; -73.89083
Information
TypePublic, selective school
MottoInquire, Discover, Create
Established1938 (1938)
FounderMorris Meister
School districtNew York City Department of Education
School numberX445
NCES School ID360008701922
PrincipalRachel Hoyle
Teaching staff141.42 (on an FTE basis)
Grades912
Enrollment2,956 (2024–2025)
Student to teacher ratio20.8
CampusCity: Large
ColorsGreen and gold
   
Athletics conferencePSAL
MascotWolverines
NewspaperThe Science Survey
YearbookThe Observatory
AffiliationNational Consortium of Secondary STEM Schools
Nobel laureates9
Websitewww.bxscience.edu

The Bronx High School of Science is a public specialized high school in the Bronx in New York City. It is operated by the New York City Department of Education. Admission to Bronx Science involves passing the Specialized High Schools Admissions Test.

Founded in 1938 in the Bronx, Bronx Science is located in what is now Kingsbridge Heights, also known as Jerome Park, a neighborhood in the northwest portion of the Bronx. Although originally known for its focus on mathematics and science, Bronx Science also emphasizes the humanities and social sciences.

The Bronx High School of Science is often called Bronx Science, Bronx Sci, BX Sci, and sometimes just Science. It was formerly called Science High, and its founder, Morris Meister, is said to have frequently called the school "The High School of Science".