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West Bronx Academy For The Future

500 E Fordham Rd
Bronx, NY 10458
(School attendance zone shown in map)
2/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 638 students in grades 6-12, West Bronx Academy For The Future 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 16% (which is lower than the New York state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 27% (which is lower than the New York state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is equal to 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: Magnet School
  • Grades: 6-12
  • Enrollment: 638 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 99%
  • : ≥95% (Top 10% in NY)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 16% (Btm 50%)
  • : 27% (Btm 50%)
  • : 60-64% (Btm 50%)
  • 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

West Bronx Academy For The Future ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:

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Attribute
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="overview">School Overview
West Bronx Academy For The Future's student population of 638 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 59 teachers has grown by 25% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
638 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
59 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
West Bronx Academy For The Future 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 West Bronx Academy For The Future is 0.32, 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)
#3920 out of 4377 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of West Bronx Academy For The Future, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
16%
46%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of West Bronx Academy For The Future 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.
27%
49%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of West Bronx Academy For The Future 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.
60-64%
78%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of West Bronx Academy For The Future 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
11:1
11:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
This chart displays the percentage of American Indian students in West Bronx Academy For The Future and percentage of American Indian public school students in New York by year, with the latest 2013-14 school year data.
Asian
1%
10%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in West Bronx Academy For The Future and the percentage of Asian public school students in New York by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hispanic
81%
29%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in West Bronx Academy For The Future and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in New York by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
17%
16%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in West Bronx Academy For The Future and the percentage of Black public school students in New York by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
1%
40%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in West Bronx Academy For The Future and the percentage of White public school students in New York by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in West Bronx Academy For The Future and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in New York by year, with the latest 2019-20 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in West Bronx Academy For The Future.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in New York.
0.32
This chart displays the diversity score of West Bronx Academy For The Future 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 West Bronx Academy For The Future 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
92%
53%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in West Bronx Academy For The Future 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 (21-22)
2%
3%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in West Bronx Academy For The Future and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in New York by year, with the latest 2021-22 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 West Bronx Academy For The Future's ranking?
West Bronx Academy For The Future is ranked #3920 out of 4,377 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New York.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
16% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% NY state average), while 27% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
What is the graduation rate of West Bronx Academy For The Future?
The graduation rate of West Bronx Academy For The Future is 95%, which is higher than the New York state average of 87%.
How many students attend West Bronx Academy For The Future?
638 students attend West Bronx Academy For The Future.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
81% of West Bronx Academy For The Future students are Hispanic, 17% of students are Black, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of West Bronx Academy For The Future?
West Bronx Academy For The Future has a student ration of 11:1, which is equal to the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does West Bronx Academy For The Future offer ?
West Bronx Academy For The Future offers enrollment in grades 6-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is West Bronx Academy For The Future part of?
West Bronx Academy For The Future is part of New York City Geographic District #10 School District.
In what neighborhood is West Bronx Academy For The Future located?
West Bronx Academy For The Future is located in the Belmont neighborhood of Bronx, NY. There are 19 other public schools located in Belmont.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 6-12
  • Enrollment: 638 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 99%
  • : ≥95% (Top 10%)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 16% (Btm 50%)
  • : 27% (Btm 50%)
  • : 60-64% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education

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