Fordham High School For The Arts

500 E Fordham Rd
Bronx, NY 10458
(School attendance zone shown in map)
10/
10
Top 1%
Serving 400 students in grades 9-12, Fordham High School For The Arts ranks in the top 1% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≥95% (which is higher than the New York state average of 55%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≥95% (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 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New York state average of 59% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 400 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 97%
  • : ≥95% (Top 10% in NY)
  • : Top 1%
  • : ≥95% (Top 5%)
  • : ≥95% (Top 1%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

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

School Overview

Fordham High School For The Arts's student population of 400 students has grown by 25% over five school years.
The teacher population of 37 teachers has grown by 19% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
400 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
37 teachers
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School Rankings

Fordham High School For The Arts ranks within the top 1% of all 4,093 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 0.53, 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)
#36 out of 4093 schools
(Top 1%)
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≥95%
55%
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≥95%
62%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
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American Indian
1%
1%
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Asian
3%
10%
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Hispanic
61%
29%
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Black
32%
16%
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White
3%
41%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.53
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≥95%
85%
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
75%
51%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
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 Fordham High School For The Arts's ranking?
Fordham High School For The Arts is ranked #36 out of 4,093 schools, which ranks it among the top 1% 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 For Young Men by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≥95% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 55% NY state average), while ≥95% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 62% 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 85%.
How many students attend Fordham High School For The Arts?
400 students attend Fordham High School For The Arts.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
61% of Fordham High School For The Arts students are Hispanic, 32% of students are Black, 3% of students are Asian, 3% of students are White, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Fordham High School For The Arts?
Fordham High School For The Arts has a student ration of 11:1, which is equal to 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.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 400 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 97%
  • : ≥95% (Top 10%)
  • : Top 1%
  • : ≥95% (Top 5%)
  • : ≥95% (Top 1%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education

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