Celia Cruz Bronx High School of Music (CCBXHSM) is the first comprehensive high school of music in the Bronx, New York. The current Principal is Mr. Jerrod Mabry, who became principal in March 2013 after having both taught English and acted as Assistant Principal since the school opened in 2003. Mr. Mabry replaced the founding principal, Dr. William Rodriguez upon his retirement. The school boasts a graduation rate near 90% with high rates of college enrollment amongst graduating students. This is compared to the NYC graduation rate of 64.7% in June 2013. For the second time in ten years, The Celia Cruz Bronx High School of Music has been rated as a "Best High School" by U.S. News and World & World Report, earning a Silver rating.