Public School 11, also known as Highbridge School, is a historic school located in The Bronx, New York City. It is a part of the New York City Department of Education. Located in the Highbridge neighborhood, it is a brick and stone building in the Romanesque Revival style.
Serving 421 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, P.s. 11 Highbridge ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20-24% (which is lower than the New York state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25-29% (which is lower than the New York state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 421 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NY
- Math Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 65-69% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
P.s. 11 Highbridge ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
P.s. 11 Highbridge's student population of 421 students has declined by 23% over five school years.
The teacher population of 36 teachers has declined by 23% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
421 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
36 teachers
School Calendar
School Motto
Two Buildings, One School, One Family
School Rankings
P.s. 11 Highbridge ranks within the bottom 50% of all 4,346 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of P.s. 11 Highbridge is 0.44, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#3906 out of 4346 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
78%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
10%
Hispanic
70%
30%
Black
28%
16%
White
1%
40%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
95%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is P.s. 11 Highbridge's ranking?
P.s. 11 Highbridge is ranked #3906 out of 4,346 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New York.
What schools are P.s. 11 Highbridge often compared to?
P.s. 11 Highbridgeis often viewed alongside schools like P.s. 114 Luis Llorens Torres School, Lucero Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% NY state average), while 25-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
How many students attend P.s. 11 Highbridge?
421 students attend P.s. 11 Highbridge.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
70% of P.s. 11 Highbridge students are Hispanic, 28% of students are Black, 1% of students are White, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of P.s. 11 Highbridge?
P.s. 11 Highbridge has a student ration of 12:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does P.s. 11 Highbridge offer ?
P.s. 11 Highbridge offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is P.s. 11 Highbridge part of?
P.s. 11 Highbridge is part of New York City Geographic District # 9 School District.
In what neighborhood is P.s. 11 Highbridge located?
P.s. 11 Highbridge is located in the Highbridge neighborhood of Bronx, NY. There are 6 other public schools located in Highbridge.
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