Serving 596 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Bronx Charter School For The Arts 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 27% (which is lower than the New York state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 44% (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 (2024-25)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 596 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NY
- Math Proficiency: 27% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 44% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 45-49% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
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Bronx Charter School For The Arts ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
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Bronx Charter School For The Arts's student population of 596 students has grown by 38% over five school years.
The teacher population of 51 teachers has grown by 64% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
596 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
51 teachers
Students by Grade
Bronx Charter School For The Arts ranks within the bottom 50% of all 4,377 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Bronx Charter School For The Arts is 0.43, 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
#2938 out of 4377 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
27%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
44%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
78%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
11:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
n/a
10%
Hispanic
71%
29%
Black
26%
16%
White
1%
40%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
87%
53%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (20-21)
3%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
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Bronx Charter School For The Arts is ranked #2938 out of 4,377 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New York.
What schools are Bronx Charter School For The Arts often compared to?
Bronx Charter School For The Artsis often viewed alongside schools like Leaders In Our Neighborhood Charter School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
27% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% NY state average), while 44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
How many students attend Bronx Charter School For The Arts?
596 students attend Bronx Charter School For The Arts.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
71% of Bronx Charter School For The Arts students are Hispanic, 26% of students are Black, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are White, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Bronx Charter School For The Arts?
Bronx Charter School For The Arts has a student ration of 12:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Bronx Charter School For The Arts offer ?
Bronx Charter School For The Arts offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Bronx Charter School For The Arts part of?
Bronx Charter School For The Arts is part of Bronx Charter School For The Arts School District.
In what neighborhood is Bronx Charter School For The Arts located?
Bronx Charter School For The Arts is located in the Hunts Point neighborhood of Bronx, NY. There are 4 other public schools located in Hunts Point.
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