ELIGIBILITY
  • Priority to students who attend an information session
  • Then to New York City residents

SITE ACCESSIBILITY
  • Not Accessible

SPECIAL EDUCATION SERVICES
  • Collaborative Team Teaching (CTT)
  • SETSS

ELL PROGRAMS
  • ESL

ENROLLMENT (10/31/2008)
  • School Opened: Sep 2004
  • Grades Served (2010 - 2011): 09,10,11,12

SCHOOL STATISTICS AND REPORTS
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IN THEIR OWN WORDS
To prepare for college and life, Bronx Lab School students engage in meaningful and contextual academic work, participate in a nurturing community, explore their passions and learn to value effort as a means to success. We offer a liberal arts program that prepares students for college and the world of work.

COURSES AND PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS
Programs: Interdisciplinary instruction in the Humanities, Math/Science and Technology, semi-annual Explore Week (instruction will take place outside of the school building), Advisory, credit bearing internship opportunities, Saturday SAT Prep
Language Classes: Chinese (Mandarin), Spanish

PARTNERSHIPS
  • Community-Based Organizations: Caribbean Cultural Center, Chess in the Schools, International Photography Center at The Point, Latino Educational Media Center, El Maestro Cultural Center and Boxing Club, Peter Westbrook Fencing Association
  • Hospital Outreach: Montefiore Medical Center
  • Higher Education Institutions: Lehman College, Teachers College Columbia University
  • Cultural/Arts Organizations: Ballet Hispanico, Alvin Ailey Dance Company, Big Apple Circus
  • Other: The Hotchkiss School, The Island School, The Mountain School, The Lawrenceville School, Eagle Rock School and Professional Development Center
EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES
Leadership & Support: Community Council, Debate
Academic: Chess, Academic Enrichment, Tutoring, PSAT and SAT Preparation
Artistic: Music, Dance, Spoken Word, Drama/Film, Visual Arts
Clubs: Dance, Drama, Culture Club, Community Council

PSAL SPORTS TEAMS
Boys: Baseball, Basketball & JV Basketball, Cross Country, Football & JV Football, Indoor Track, Outdoor Track, Soccer, Swimming, Volleyball
Girls: Basketball, Indoor Track, Outdoor Track, Softball, Volleyball

SCHOOL SPORTS
Basketball (Boys and Girls), Boxing, Swimming, Conditioning

PROGRAM CODE SELECTION METHOD GRADE 2008 PROGRAM SEATS 2008 TOTAL APPLICANTS
Bronx Lab School (Humanities & Interdisciplinary)
X64X Limited Unscreened 9 N/A N/A
10 10 N/A
Humanities & Interdisciplinary Limited Unscreened
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
  • Bronx Lab is located on the fourth floor of the Evander Childs Educational Campus
  • Extended Day Program (school day may end at 5:00 PM)
  • Students are expected to participate in a week-long camping trip in their first year of high school
  • Our school requires Presentations of Learning at the conclusion of grades 9 and 12

HIGH SCHOOL DIRECTORY
Bronx Lab School, DBN 11X265 , Borough of Bronx