WHO WE ARE.

Principal's Welcome

Welcome to Bronx Community High School! You are now part of a diverse and caring community dedicated to learning, growth, and providing real-life opportunities. As your principal, my vision for Bronx Community is to build upon my experiences, the rich history of our school, and the traditions upheld by our community. Together, we will ensure that students continue to receive an exceptional education while embracing opportunities for continued growth and innovation. I am proud to join a school where respect and effort are highly valued. As your principal, I am committed to collaborating closely with all of you to ensure our students receive a well-rounded education that nurtures their natural abilities and academic talents. At the same time, we will equip them with the skills and knowledge needed to excel as productive citizens in our country and community.

KEY EXPECTATIONS

Our school community is built on respect, where every student, staff member, and family is treated with dignity and care. We expect a strong commitment to attendance, active participation in classwork, and the pursuit of personal and academic goals. Each individual is responsible for their choices and the impact those choices have on others. Together, we share responsibility for creating and maintaining a safe, supportive learning environment.

SUPPORT & OPPORTUNITIES

Students receive personalized guidance from teachers, counselors, and mentors who are invested in their growth and success. Academic support is available through tutoring, targeted interventions, and credit recovery options to ensure every student stays on track. We prioritize college and career readiness by helping students explore postsecondary pathways with confidence and clarity. Through advising, internships, and skill-building opportunities, students are prepared for life beyond the classroom.

PARTNERSHIPS

Our partnerships extend learning beyond the classroom by connecting students with organizations that support personal growth, leadership, and real-world experience. Through collaborations with community-based and mission-driven partners, students gain access to mentorship, creative outlets, academic enrichment, and social-emotional support. These relationships help reinforce our commitment to whole-child development and meaningful engagement. Together with our partners, we create pathways that empower students to thrive in school and beyond.

OUR Mission


At the Bronx Community High School, we believe that students learn best and are able to achieve their highest potential when they are known, accepted and cared about by the adults in the community. We believe that students achieve when we assess their prior knowledge, build upon their understanding and connect their learning in an authentic and relevant way as we provide multiple opportunities for college and career readiness. We believe that the school environment must be structured, such that clear expectations for student behavior and performance are consistently articulated and reinforced through frequent, transparent feedback that will reestablish our students’ confidence in schools as a place of success. Our goal is to develop critical thinking skills in our students and inspire them to feel a sense of urgency towards making a positive contribution to their community and society. 

COMMITTED TO YOU

Every student who walks through our doors gets a personalized graduation plan built around their goals, their credits, and their timeline. No one gets lost here.

REASONS STUDENTS CHOOSE BCHS

  1. Small class sizes where teachers actually know your name.
  2. Real arts and career programs that lead somewhere.
  3. A community that shows up for you every single day.

STAFF MEMBERS IN YOUR CORNER

Teachers, counselors, coordinators, and Mission Society staff — every one of them dedicated to BCHS students. You will never have a shortage of adults in your corner.

meet our faculty & staff

DR.HECKETHORNE

PRINCIPAL

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MR.ROEBUCK

ASSISTANT PRINCIPAL

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MR.MAURO

DEAN OF STUDENTS | FRESHMAN HOUSE LEADER

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MS.RIVERA

ELA Teacher| SENIOR HOUSE LEADER

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