Bronx High School of Science

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The Bronx High School of Science is a public specialized high school founded in 1938 in the Bronx in New York City. Admission involves passing the Specialized High Schools Admissions Test. The school is operated by the New York City Department of Education. Founded by science educator Morris Meister who served as its first principal, Bronx Science is located in what is now Kingsbridge Heights, also known as Jerome Park, a neighborhood in the northwest portion of the Bronx. 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 founder Morris Meister is said to have frequently called the school "The High School of Science".

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