Bronx High School For Writing And Communication Arts

800 E Gun Hill Rd
Bronx, NY 10467
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 30%
Serving 232 students in grades 9-12, Bronx High School For Writing And Communication 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 70-74% (which is higher than the New York state average of 55%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70-74% (which is higher than the New York state average of 62%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is higher than the New York state average of 59% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 232 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 97%
  • : 65-69% (Btm 50% in NY)
  • : Top 30%
  • : 70-74% (Top 30%)
  • : 70-74% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Bronx High School For Writing And Communication Arts ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:

School Overview

Bronx High School For Writing And Communication Arts's student population of 232 students has declined by 27% over five school years.
The teacher population of 23 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
232 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
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School Rankings

Bronx High School For Writing And Communication 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 Writing And Communication Arts is 0.59, 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)
#1127 out of 4093 schools
(Top 30%)
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70-74%
55%
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70-74%
62%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
11:1
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American Indian
1%
1%
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Asian
2%
10%
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Hispanic
47%
29%
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Black
44%
16%
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White
3%
41%
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Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
2%
3%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.59
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65-69%
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 (20-21)
1%
3%
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Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Bronx High School For Writing And Communication Arts's ranking?
Bronx High School For Writing And Communication Arts is ranked #1127 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 Writing And Communication Arts often compared to?
Bronx High School For Writing And Communication Artsis often viewed alongside schools like Bronx High School For The Visual Arts by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
70-74% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 55% NY state average), while 70-74% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 62% NY state average).
What is the graduation rate of Bronx High School For Writing And Communication Arts?
The graduation rate of Bronx High School For Writing And Communication Arts is 65-69%, which is lower than the New York state average of 85%.
How many students attend Bronx High School For Writing And Communication Arts?
232 students attend Bronx High School For Writing And Communication Arts.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
47% of Bronx High School For Writing And Communication Arts students are Hispanic, 44% of students are Black, 3% of students are White, 2% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Bronx High School For Writing And Communication Arts?
Bronx High School For Writing And Communication Arts has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Bronx High School For Writing And Communication Arts offer ?
Bronx High School For Writing And Communication Arts offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Bronx High School For Writing And Communication Arts part of?
Bronx High School For Writing And Communication Arts is part of New York City Geographic District #11 School District.
In what neighborhood is Bronx High School For Writing And Communication Arts located?
Bronx High School For Writing And Communication Arts is located in the Williamsbridge neighborhood of Bronx, NY. There are 8 other public schools located in Williamsbridge.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 232 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 97%
  • : 65-69% (Btm 50%)
  • : Top 30%
  • : 70-74% (Top 30%)
  • : 70-74% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education

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