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Fordham High School For The Arts

500 E Fordham Rd
Bronx, NY 10458
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 5%
Serving 350 students in grades 9-12, Fordham High School For The Arts ranks in the top 5% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 90-94% (which is higher than the New York state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≥95% (which is higher than the New York state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 350 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 97%
  • : ≥95% (Top 10% in NY)
  • : Top 5%
  • : 90-94% (Top 10%)
  • : ≥95% (Top 1%)
  • : ≥95% (Top 5%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title" id="top-rankings">Top Rankings

Fordham High School For The Arts ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:

<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="overview">School Overview
Fordham High School For The Arts's student population of 350 students has grown by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 40 teachers has grown by 29% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
350 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
40 teachers
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Students by Grade
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<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="school-rankings">School Rankings
Fordham High School For The Arts ranks within the top 5% of all 4,377 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Fordham High School For The Arts is 0.52, 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.
This School
State Level (NY)
#99 out of 4377 schools
(Top 5%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Fordham High School For The Arts, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
90-94%
46%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Fordham High School For The Arts and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in New York by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
≥95%
49%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Fordham High School For The Arts and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of New York by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
≥95%
78%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Fordham High School For The Arts and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in New York by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
11:1
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American Indian
1%
1%
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Asian
3%
10%
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Hispanic
63%
30%
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Black
29%
16%
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White
3%
40%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
3%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.52
This chart displays the diversity score of Fordham High School For The Arts and the public school average diversity score of New York by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
≥95%
87%
This chart displays graduation rate of Fordham High School For The Arts and public school graduation rate of New York by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
80%
54%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Fordham High School For The Arts and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in New York by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
3%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Fordham High School For The Arts and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in New York by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
School Statewide Testing
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What is Fordham High School For The Arts's ranking?
Fordham High School For The Arts is ranked #99 out of 4,377 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in New York.
What schools are Fordham High School For The Arts often compared to?
Fordham High School For The Artsis often viewed alongside schools like Eagle Academy For Young Men by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
90-94% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% NY state average), while ≥95% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
What is the graduation rate of Fordham High School For The Arts?
The graduation rate of Fordham High School For The Arts is 95%, which is higher than the New York state average of 87%.
How many students attend Fordham High School For The Arts?
350 students attend Fordham High School For The Arts.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
63% of Fordham High School For The Arts students are Hispanic, 29% of students are Black, 3% of students are Asian, 3% of students are White, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Fordham High School For The Arts?
Fordham High School For The Arts has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Fordham High School For The Arts offer ?
Fordham High School For The Arts offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Fordham High School For The Arts part of?
Fordham High School For The Arts is part of New York City Geographic District #10 School District.
In what neighborhood is Fordham High School For The Arts located?
Fordham High School For The Arts is located in the Belmont neighborhood of Bronx, NY. There are 19 other public schools located in Belmont.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 350 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 97%
  • : ≥95% (Top 10%)
  • : Top 5%
  • : 90-94% (Top 10%)
  • : ≥95% (Top 1%)
  • : ≥95% (Top 5%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education

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