Serving 588 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Bronx Charter School For The Arts ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 52% (which is equal to the New York state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 44% (which is lower than the New York state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New York state average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 588 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 98%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NY
- Math Proficiency: 52% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 44% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 45-49% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
School Overview
Bronx Charter School For The Arts's student population of 588 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 49 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
588 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
49 teachers
Showing 2015–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
2002
School Calendar
Campus Size
2 acres
School Rankings
Bronx Charter School For The Arts ranks within the bottom 50% of all 4,346 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Bronx Charter School For The Arts is 0.44, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.73. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2251 out of 4346 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
52%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
44%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
78%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
11:1
Showing 2015–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
1%
1%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
71%
31%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
Black
25%
15%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
White
2%
39%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)67.2%
34.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
88%
55%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
2%
Showing 2011–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
School Mascot
Blazers
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Bronx Charter School For The Arts's ranking?
Bronx Charter School For The Arts is ranked #2251 out of 4,346 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New York.
What schools are Bronx Charter School For The Arts often compared to?
Bronx Charter School For The Artsis often viewed alongside schools like Leaders In Our Neighborhood Charter School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
52% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% NY state average), while 44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
How many students attend Bronx Charter School For The Arts?
588 students attend Bronx Charter School For The Arts.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
71% of Bronx Charter School For The Arts students are Hispanic, 25% of students are Black, 2% 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 Bronx Charter School For The Arts?
Bronx Charter School For The Arts has a student ration of 12:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Bronx Charter School For The Arts offer ?
Bronx Charter School For The Arts offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Bronx Charter School For The Arts part of?
Bronx Charter School For The Arts is part of Bronx Charter School For The Arts School District.
In what neighborhood is Bronx Charter School For The Arts located?
Bronx Charter School For The Arts is located in the Hunts Point neighborhood of Bronx, NY. There are 4 other public schools located in Hunts Point.
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