Bronx High School For The Visual Arts

2040 Antin Pl
Bronx, NY 10462
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 30%
Serving 442 students in grades 9-12, Bronx High School For The Visual Arts ranks in the top 30% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 65-69% (which is higher than the New York state average of 55%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 75-79% (which is higher than the New York state average of 62%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is equal to the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 89% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New York state average of 59% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 442 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 89%
  • : 75-79% (Btm 50% in NY)
  • : Top 30%
  • : 65-69% (Top 30%)
  • : 75-79% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

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

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School Overview

Bronx High School For The Visual Arts's student population of 442 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 42 teachers has grown by 31% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
442 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
42 teachers
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School Rankings

Bronx High School For The Visual Arts ranks within the top 30% of all 4,093 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Bronx High School For The Visual Arts is 0.55, 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.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
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State Level (NY)
#1071 out of 4093 schools
(Top 30%)
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65-69%
55%
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75-79%
62%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
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Asian
2%
10%
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Hispanic
63%
29%
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Black
22%
16%
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White
11%
41%
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Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
1%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
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0.55
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75-79%
85%
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
83%
51%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
3%
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Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Bronx High School For The Visual Arts's ranking?
Bronx High School For The Visual Arts is ranked #1071 out of 4,093 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in New York.
What schools are Bronx High School For The Visual Arts often compared to?
Bronx High School For The Visual Artsis often viewed alongside schools like Bronx Preparatory Charter School, Bronx High School For Writing And Communication Arts, Celia Cruz Bronx High School Of Music by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
65-69% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 55% NY state average), while 75-79% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 62% NY state average).
What is the graduation rate of Bronx High School For The Visual Arts?
The graduation rate of Bronx High School For The Visual Arts is 75-79%, which is lower than the New York state average of 85%.
How many students attend Bronx High School For The Visual Arts?
442 students attend Bronx High School For The Visual Arts.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
63% of Bronx High School For The Visual Arts students are Hispanic, 22% of students are Black, 11% of students are White, 2% of students are Asian, 1% of students are Hawaiian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Bronx High School For The Visual Arts?
Bronx High School For The Visual Arts has a student ration of 11:1, which is equal to the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Bronx High School For The Visual Arts offer ?
Bronx High School For The Visual Arts offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Bronx High School For The Visual Arts part of?
Bronx High School For The Visual Arts is part of New York City Geographic District #11 School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 442 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 89%
  • : 75-79% (Btm 50%)
  • : Top 30%
  • : 65-69% (Top 30%)
  • : 75-79% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education

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